Time to start replanting trees back into our community. This will help with that planning. https://lnkd.in/ge33TCp8
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🌊🌍 Hey LinkedIn Community! Let's talk about something important: keeping our waterways clean. Did you know that in Florida, our storm drains don't have grates to stop trash from entering our rivers and oceans? This means that any litter on the streets can easily end up polluting our beautiful waterways. 🚯 Every piece of trash that makes its way into a storm drain has the potential to harm marine life, disrupt ecosystems, and degrade the natural beauty of Tampa Bay. By taking simple steps like properly disposing of waste, participating in our local clean-up efforts, and educating others about the impact of littering, we can all contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet. 🌿 Let's take pride in our community and set an example for others. Remember, every little bit helps, and together, we can make a big difference. 🌊💙Thank you Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council for funding our storm drain painting initiative. #KeepOurWaterwaysClean #NoTrashInStormDrains #ProtectFlorida #EnvironmentalAwareness #CommunityAction
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Impressive loss of forest as natural ecosystems. It proofs that ‘resilience’ is a highly relative concept when you as forest have been whiped-out, erased from the map. Alike, the next storm and floodings are coming to America’s society. We call it #donald. Yes there are many comparisons between the ecosystem of the forest and that of society, considering the aspect of coherence and balance in communities. So-called higher powers with rational and brutal interventions based on misinformation of fictive assumptions will feel like hurricanes for the vulnerable and do no good.
Where the trees once stood
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Firefighters in the Texas panhandle are currently fighting the largest wildfire in state history. Forests often are the first thing we think of when it comes to wildfire protection and #climateaction, but rural prairies and grasslands are also incredibly important ecosystems worthy of conservation. There would be outrage if someone bulldozed an old-growth forest to build a gas station and apartments, but many folks don't think twice when it comes to native grasslands in places like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. 🔺 Unlike trees, grasslands store their carbon underground via roots/soil (UC Davis, 2018) 🔺 Grasslands are more reliable "carbon sinks" than forests (UC Davis, 2018) 🔺 All native grasslands in the US could sequester up to 1 billion metric tons of CO2 each year (Jim Blackburn, Baker Institute, Rice University) 🔺 Funding is available to landowners for carbon stored in forests in places like California. Advocates believe the same should be done with grassland. I commend the first responders who are battling the fire and wish for the safety of the Panhandle communities affected, especially the towns of Borger and Pampa.
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David Elstone, RPF, GDBA on point, as always, on the growing risks of failing to address forest health through active, effective and truly sustainable forest management - and of failing to have real, fact-driven conversations about our #forests, #wildfire, and #publicsafety. Our forest ecosystems, northern and rural communities, and regional economies and infrastructure depend on us stepping up and getting this right. It's time for this conversation.
As we are saddened about the destruction in Jasper due to wildfire, it absolutely stuns me that there is continued resistance and even a lawsuit over the forest health restoration work in City of Vancouver ‘s Stanley Park which was damaged by an insect, the Hemlock Looper, a few years ago. The infestation killed a large number of western hemlock trees, which pose tangible public safety concerns as well as a potential hazard as prime fuel for a fire should one occur. Remember the trees being cut are already dead!!!!!!!!
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The roar of chainsaws and the snap of tree limbs mark Florida's ongoing battle against invasive species. Meet the foe: Australian pines. 🇦🇺🌲 Unlike the snakes and lizards in headlines, these trees pose a stealthy threat, spreading rapidly and risking property damage during storms. At Joshua Tree Inc, we're on the frontlines, removing these giants to safeguard homes and communities. Australian pines may not grab headlines like Burmese pythons, but their impact is significant. With their rapid growth, they provide shade but become vulnerable in extreme weather, posing dangers to nearby structures. Their needle-like leaves create a thick carpet, inhibiting native plant growth and disrupting ecosystems. Our ISA Certified Arborists tackle these challenges head-on, prioritizing the removal of Australian pines to mitigate risks. We urge homeowners to be proactive: remove saplings early to prevent future headaches, and consider professional help for established trees. Contact us today for a FREE estimate for tree removal on your property:
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We didn’t start the fire… But it was burning while our wheels were turning. We were camping just north of Baker County, OR when the Durkee Fire erupted last Wednesday. It was the first and only cloudy day we saw throughout our 3 week stay outside La Grande, OR. We were hoping the dark storm clouds would drop even a little rain to moisturize the bone dry landscape, But instead of rain, dry lightning showered the dry hills of Eastern Oregon, sparking dozens of fires. We saw the smoke from one such fire from the kitchen window of my sister in law’s house, and learned of two more surrounding her brother’s house as he helped us set up our family DnD game. So far, his home, kids, and animals are safe. Sunday was a travel day for my nomadic family, As we drove toward Idaho, the smoke from the Durkee fire inundated the Durkee Valley, providing a dark post apocalyptic backdrop to the monolithic Ash Grove Cement Plant. Now camped just southeast of Boise, the smoke from the Durkee and a dozen other fires still dominate our sky. Yet, while it may be the largest fire in the country, the Durkee fire is not an unusual occurrence in the arid western United States. And although we must protect property and lives from the devastation such fires inflict, Fire is a necessary element in the western ecosystem, removing waste, adding nutrients to the soil, and providing essential opportunities for new growth. So, the question is not how can we prevent fires altogether, It’s how to enable the essential benefits while limiting the negative externalities emanating from their raw power. #durkeefire #nomads #dnd #wildfiremitigation #wildfires #smokeyskies
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🔥🌲 From city skylines to forested landscapes, the proximity between urban spaces and wildlands demands action. This International Day of Forests, learn how the USDA Forest Service's Wildfire Crisis Strategy is tackling the blaze, reducing risks for communities across Southern California. #internationaldayofforests #forestconservation #forestprotection
Where the city meets the forest | US Forest Service
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Over 84% of the wildfires affecting communities are human-ignited and often occur in or near populated areas, where flammable structures and vegetation create even more hazardous conditions. As urban development expands into wildlands, the probability of human-started fires and the property potentially exposed to fire increase, creating a feedback loop of escalating wildfire risk. WUI fires, where neighborhoods intermingle with forest and grassland vegetation, has introduced new, highly flammable fuels. Buildings, vehicles and infrastructure often ignite easily and burn hotter and faster than natural vegetation. These changes have significantly altered fuel patterns, creating conditions conducive to more severe and harder-to-control wildfires. Research indicates that human-ignited fires start at locations with lower tree cover and during periods with more extreme fire weather. These characteristics contribute to more explosive growth in the first few days following ignition for human-caused fires as compared to lightning-caused fires. The faster fire spread, in turn, yields a larger ecosystem impact, with tree mortality more than three times higher for fast-moving fires (>1 km day−1) than for slow moving fires (<0.5 km day−1). #wildfire University of Colorado Boulder Jennifer Balch Earth Lab CU Boulder Elizabeth Johnson Natasha Stavros, Ph.D. Kelly Martin Steve Wolf Justice Jones Bob Horton Kevin Sofen James Blattler Trey Sprye
Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain
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Planting trees and shrubs in the right place is critical to preventing potential power issues. Let's work together to keep your garden flourishing and our communities powered. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZHUKGNy
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🔥🌲 Lessons from the Caldor Fire: Building Resilience for the Future 🌲🔥 The devastating Caldor Fire left its mark on communities and ecosystems, but it also provided critical lessons in wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. As highlighted in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, addressing wildfire risks requires a multi-faceted approach: - Fuel reduction and forest management to decrease fire intensity - Community collaboration and preparedness to protect lives and property - Investments in infrastructure and technology to enhance fire response The fire underscored the importance of proactive efforts to adapt to changing wildfire conditions fueled by climate change. By learning from events like the Caldor Fire, we can create more resilient landscapes and communities, ensuring a safer future for all. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHH7m22G #CaldorFire #WildfireResilience #ForestManagement #ClimateAdaptation #CommunityPreparedness #Tahoe #FirePrevention #EcosystemRestoration
Lessons learned from the Caldor Fire
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