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Wildfires are devastating in the short run and have far-reaching effects in the long run. To understand how wildfires of different ages affect the distribution of owls in the Okanagan Valley, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and Forest Enhancement Society of BC have co-funded a two-year study. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gYTfnKKN #BCForests #wildfireimpacts

Buffel Grass is controversial in Australia. Once it was seen as the drought tolerant grass very useful for cattle production, but the reduced diversity of native grass species, increased fire risk biodiversity and concerns about soil erosion caused between the tussocks, mean it is now classified as a weed in two Australian states (NT & SA). Highlighting good land management practices is the key focus of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.

Pollinator wildflowers offer continuous flowers, pollen and nectar throughout the growing season. They are hardy and self-seeding, and ideal for reclamation and rehabilitation projects, conservation and pollinator habitats, roadside groundcover, and increasingly in home gardens and yards. Native pollinator plants are not only beneficial for bees, but also for the environment as a whole. They help to reduce erosion, conserve water, and improve soil quality. Moreover, native plants are more resistant to pests and diseases, which means that they require less maintenance and less use of harmful chemicals. By planting native plants, we are also supporting the local ecosystem by providing habitats for other native wildlife, including birds and butterflies. #hydroseedingcertified #hydroseedingcontractor #hydroseedingpro #hydroseedingspecialists #hydroseedingapplicator #hydroseedingcanada #hydroseeding #hydroseedingprofessional #hydroseedinglife #hydroseedingroadside #hydroseed #hydroseeders #hydromulch #hydromulching #landscaping #erosioncontrol #NewBrunswick #SprayItDontLayIt #erosioncontrolproducts #erosionprevention #stormwatersolutions #stormwaterrunoff #bioticearth #bioticsoil #bioticsoilamendment #landscapeconstruction #landscape_specialist #waterdelivery #bulkwater #NBRoadBuilders

TALT is the only land trust in the state to focus solely on the conservation of agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, or natural resources. Hear from TALT Chairman, Russell Marshall, on why we value the work we do so much. https://lnkd.in/g_hHNu9E

What is a wildlife habitat marketplace? Is this the same as rewilding? And as a funded marketplace initiative what’s the total cost versus benefit in terms of sequestration, yield and ecological benefit.

Although Split Oak Forest spans Orange and Osceola counties, a good 45-minute drive for most Lake County residents, it is the proverbial “canary in the coal mine” when it comes to the future of conservation land in Florida. If Split Oak falls, no other designated conservation land in the state is safe from those seeking to line their own pockets at the expense of the public’s interest. Let me put it this way: How would you feel if I forced you from your home and moved your family to what is essentially a barren landfill with no infrastructure, no food and no clean water? And my only justification for this was, “But it’s more land than the land you had before!” That is what Osceola County is asking the threatened and endangered wildlife in Split Oak Forest to do in its effort to have a toll road cut through the nature preserve. Why does this matter for Florida residents in other counties? Up until now, if conservation land is still of “high ecological value,” then the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s job is to maintain its conservation status and protect its easements. If FWC releases its easements within Split Oak for the toll road, then there is now a legal precedent. Nothing will stop the same from happening anywhere else in Florida. Split Oak Forest was set aside 30 years ago by a contractual agreement between Orange and Osceola counties as mitigation land for the ongoing development around the forest. Since then, it has been managed with taxpayer dollars and is a natural wild preserve where visitors can enjoy walking nature trails. It also houses some of the rarest and most endangered habitats and wildlife species in central Florida. Split Oak Forest was intended to be kept as conservation land “in perpetuity,” as per the Florida State constitution, but Osceola County commissioners, Tavistock – a large development company – and the Central Florida Expressway Authority have decided it is prime real estate to drive a toll road through. They are seeking to extend the Osceola Parkway through the forest. (Continued in the comments) . Read here: https://lnkd.in/ge2cpp8u

Although Split Oak Forest spans Orange and Osceola counties, a good 45-minute drive for most Lake County residents, it is the proverbial “canary in the coal mine” when it comes to the future of conservation land in Florida. If Split Oak falls, no other designated conservation land in the state is safe from those seeking to line their own pockets at the expense of the public’s interest. Let me put it this way: How would you feel if I forced you from your home and moved your family to what is essentially a barren landfill with no infrastructure, no food and no clean water? And my only justification for this was, “But it’s more land than the land you had before!” That is what Osceola County is asking the threatened and endangered wildlife in Split Oak Forest to do in its effort to have a toll road cut through the nature preserve. Why does this matter for Florida residents in other counties? Up until now, if conservation land is still of “high ecological value,” then the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s job is to maintain its conservation status and protect its easements. If FWC releases its easements within Split Oak for the toll road, then there is now a legal precedent. Nothing will stop the same from happening anywhere else in Florida. Split Oak Forest was set aside 30 years ago by a contractual agreement between Orange and Osceola counties as mitigation land for the ongoing development around the forest. Since then, it has been managed with taxpayer dollars and is a natural wild preserve where visitors can enjoy walking nature trails. It also houses some of the rarest and most endangered habitats and wildlife species in central Florida. Split Oak Forest was intended to be kept as conservation land “in perpetuity,” as per the Florida State constitution, but Osceola County commissioners, Tavistock – a large development company – and the Central Florida Expressway Authority have decided it is prime real estate to drive a toll road through. They are seeking to extend the Osceola Parkway through the forest. (Continued in the comments) . Read here: https://lnkd.in/ge2cpp8u

The U.S. House of Representatives Introduces the North American Grasslands Conservation Act The North American Grasslands Conservation Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Nancy Mace (R – S.C.), Sharice Davids (D – Kan.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R – Penn.) and Mike Thompson (D – Calif.). Once passed, the legislation will be one of the most significant steps for grassland conservation efforts in the 21st century. More than 70 percent of America’s tallgrass, mixed grass, and shortgrass prairies have vanished, followed by the precipitous decline of grassland bird populations – more than 40 percent since 1966. Additionally, grazing lands that have sustained generations of ranchers are dwindling and species from bobwhite quail and pheasants to monarch butterflies and elk to are struggling to navigate landscapes they used to call home. The Grasslands Act would kickstart the voluntary protection and restoration of grasslands and sagebrush shrub-steppe ecosystems – and the livelihoods and wildlife dependent upon them. Functionally, the legislation is modeled after the successful North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and would create a landowner-driven, voluntary, incentive-based program to conserve America’s critically imperiled grasslands. There’s urgency to maintain these grassland biomes for agriculture, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration and for future generations while supporting ranchers, farmers, Tribal Nations, sportsmen and women and rural communities. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/gxxDy53z

Take Action! 🗳️Vote YES for Prop 4! “Support Proposition 4 to inject $10 BILLION into California’s parks, energy, and water resources, with $2 billion dedicated to vital wetland restoration”. 🌾🌊🌊 95% of California’s wetlands are already gone and #DucksUnlimited strongly believes the funds designated for Prop 4 are critical to implement projects that restore, protect and enhance wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and water resiliency. DU has utilized similar bond funds, authorized by voters, to create lasting, and meaningful conservation projects. Please follow the link to see a list! 🌲🦆 #naturebasedsolutions

Artecology NatureBricks used to help White-claw crayfish in the River Lugg Wildlife Corridor. “Where a concrete walkway was needed for outfall inspections, the face of this was laid with NatureBricks. The random cracks and fissures displayed on each nature brick may seem haphazard however they act to disperse flow and provide shelter for invertebrates such as white-clawed crayfish. Plants can also establish in these crevices, increasing habitat niches which would be absent if smooth concrete was used.” https://lnkd.in/eRkRfCpW