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🌱 Let's talk Rhizophora. Rhizophora is a mid- and low-mid mangrove species. Many mangrove restoration projects jump straight into planting this species, but it’s not always the best option. Here’s why 👉 #MangroveRestoration #Planting

Dynamic grazing boosts Highland rewilding https://lnkd.in/eYJkbh4D

The vegetation you see at the Green Highways Becher St. Overpass project site is the beginning of revegetation of the site with native plants. The native plant seeds establish themselves in year one and take two to three years to mature. Early species to take hold this summer are the grasses, such as rye grass, little bluestem, and Indiangrass. Other additional native plant species that you’ll see this summer and in following years include wild bergamot, yellow coneflower, and prairie blazing star. The photo shows native plant growth at MMSD Headquarters: year one native plant growth on the left and year three native plant growth on the right. https://lnkd.in/gQFmdaP4 Wisconsin Department of Transportation #greeninfrastructure

Fall Fertilization: Preparing Your Trees for Spring Success As we enter autumn, it's crucial to consider how we can set our trees up for a vibrant spring. Fall fertilization is a key strategy that many overlook. In our latest newsletter, we explore: • The benefits of fall fertilization • Best practices for application • When to consult experts • Sustainable practices like repurposing fallen trees • Creating urban wildlife gardens Read the full newsletter here: https://loom.ly/s5d_AVw Not subscribed? Join our community for regular insights on urban forestry and tree care: https://loom.ly/0gO4Ma0 #ArboristNow #TreeCare #UrbanForestry

‼️ Many mangrove restoration projects jump straight into planting Rhizophora sp., a mid- and low-mid mangrove species, in the wrong spots. This often fails or, at best, produces stunted mangroves. For the best possible outcomes, we have to consider which species are expected to grow on a given restoration site, and their preferences including zoning. 👉 Swipe to learn more #Mangrove #Species #BestPractices

Check out these 2.5 year old trees planted by a landowner in Pennsylvania! These trees are already regenerating an abandoned mineland, where over time they will establish shade for other species, and restore soil quality as their roots grow. 🌱 This is an example of a successful control planting of wild-type hybrid poplar. We started planting wild-type trees early on to evaluate the suitability of sites based on many factors, including soil, terrain, climate, competition, and predation. Our learnings from these test sites help us optimize conditions for the planting of photosynthesis-enhanced poplars alongside a diverse mix of native species. 🌳 #landrestoration #successfulplanting

One of the most gratifying parts of what we do at Living Carbon is seeing the early signs of progress toward restoring degraded land to thriving forests that deliver high-quality carbon removal to our planet 🌳 🌎.

Discover the art of maple tree planting! 🍁 Explore essential tips for nurturing vibrant maple trees and creating your own maple haven today. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gmWGhVsQ #caledonontario #mapletree #treecare #treework #treesupplier #treeplanting

A common observation from the last decade of wildfires is how poorly static reserves are faring. Old growth, ungulate winter range, riparian areas, wildlife tree patches and habitat areas; if they are in a significant departure condition to how that ecosystem has evolved at either the stand or landscape scale they are being lost at a very high rate to high severity fire. Riparian areas are being especialy hard hit and are even facilitating the spread of wildfires (wicking) through the landscape. Old growth was either in a state of structure and fuels to survive fire (and dependent on it) as in dry forests, or it moved across the landscape over time as in moist and wet forests. https://lnkd.in/gZxCDhAT