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🌿🦅 Exciting News Alert! 🦅🌿 Lacy Consulting Services wrapped up an incredible project with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share the results! 🎉 You can now cite our work. Just follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gaM3tUGH Our team dove deep into interviews, focus groups, and demographic reports to promote equity in outdoor recreation at the Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. 🏞️ From understanding diverse perspectives to pinpointing crucial gaps, we've crafted a comprehensive report that's ready to make waves! 💦 But wait, there's more! Our approach was as diverse as the ecosystems we aim to protect - blending environmental science with social insights to create actionable strategies for a more inclusive outdoor experience. 🌍 Ready to revolutionize how society engages with nature? Go to our website and fill out an intake form so we can chat about how our environmental social science services can make a difference for your organization! 🌱 #Conservation #EquityInRecreation #EnvironmentalScience #WildlifeRefuge #LetNatureThrive 🌳

🌿🦅 Exciting News Alert! 🦅🌿 Feel free to repost and spread the word. Lacy Consulting Services wrapped up an incredible project with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share the results! 🎉 You can now cite our work. Just follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gyreTUah Our team dove deep into interviews, focus groups, and demographic reports to promote equity in outdoor recreation at the Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. 🏞️ From understanding diverse perspectives to pinpointing crucial gaps, we've crafted a comprehensive report that's ready to make waves! 💦 But wait, there's more! Our approach was as diverse as the ecosystems we aim to protect - blending environmental science with social insights to create actionable strategies for a more inclusive outdoor experience. 🌍 Ready to revolutionize how society engages with nature? Go to our website and fill out an intake form so we can chat about how our environmental social science services can make a difference for your organization! 🌱 #Conservation #EquityInRecreation #EnvironmentalScience #WildlifeRefuge #LetNatureThrive 🌳

It's a great time of year to get ahead of the plants you no longer want to take up space in your garden! Check out this quick read for tips for some of the most common nuisances.

Interesting info from our friends at Milwaukee County Parks-Natural Areas Program, whose restoration work dramatically (and positively) impacts their slice of the Lake Michigan Basin: "Mapping tree dbh (diameter at breast height) is one of the types of plant surveys our staff conducts. This data allows us to capture tree size by species, the overall composition of the forest canopy, and the diversity of tree species present. With this data we can identify gaps in the canopy that may need to be filled in, determine if some species of trees are failing to regenerate and are aging out, and whether a single species of tree dominates the site or if there is a healthier mix of species. Through this type of mapping our team is better able to plan future restoration efforts in our Parks."

🌿🌆 Did you know that the past still shapes our urban landscapes? 🤔 Discover how historical redlining affects urban wildlife in California's biggest cities! 🐦🦝 🏙️ From LA to SF, a new UC Berkeley study reveals shocking differences in biodiversity between neighborhoods. 🌱🦉 Why do some areas flourish while others lag behind? 🧐 🔍 Uncover the invisible barriers that continue to impact our furry and feathered friends. 🐾🌼 Is nature suffering from our historical decisions? 🚫🌳 🌟 Imagine what we could achieve with more green spaces in every neighborhood! 🏞️💚 What steps can we take to bring balance back to urban nature? 🔄🌍 https://lnkd.in/gKeuWx5k 👉 Follow Karmactive for more eye-opening insights and join the conversation on how we can all make a difference! 📲💬 #UrbanWildlife #RedliningImpact #BiodiversityCrisis #EcoAwareness #SustainableCities

What are the links between urban landscapes, biodiversity, and environmental justice? 🏙 🌳 This is the question asked by a recent study highlighted in The New York Times. This study reveals that urban areas, like Hampton Roads, lacking #GreenSpace often coincide with historical redlining and racist urban policies. The lack of #GreenSpaces in these communities not only creates “pernicious landscape features like urban heat islands”, but also results in an unequal distribution of bird populations and biodiversity in these areas. Access to green spaces, especially in formerly redlined neighborhoods, will result in a healthier, more equitable future for wildlife and people. Read more at the article below. #NewportNews #GreenFoundation #GreenSpacesInUrbanPlaces #Birds

Please join myself and Gabor Goertz for our webinar on the 25th of January, exploring greehill's #SmartTreeInventory technology.

Uncovering Evidence of Pre-Colonial Life in the Murray River Floodplain Wetlands In a paper co-authored by #Archaeologist Colin Pardoe and #Ecologist Dan Hutton*, significant evidence has emerged shedding light on the pre-colonial human habitation patterns in the wetlands of the Murray River Floodplain. The research suggests a picture of communal living, with evidence indicating the presence of villages and hamlets strategically located around water bodies within the forested areas. These areas, identified as #ecological 'hot spots', were crucial hubs of activity for the indigenous communities residing in the region, notably in the renowned Pollack Swamp. Spanning across 700 hectares, the Pollack Swamp stands as a remarkable testament to the ecological richness of our region. While access to this site is not open to the general public due to its sensitive ecological status, we are delighted to announce two exclusive tours aimed at providing a first hand glimpse into this historic landscape. Pollack Tour Organiser Karen Lyons says ‘’These tours offer a unique opportunity for enthusiasts, and the local community to explore the Pollack, guided by Traditional Owners of the Land’’. As stewards of our environmental heritage, it is important that we recognise and celebrate the profound connections between past civilisations and the landscapes they inhabited. The discoveries unearthed through this research not only deepen our understanding of history but also underscore the importance of preserving and protecting our wetland ecosystems for generations to come. For more information and to reserve your spot on the upcoming tours, please contact 03 5453 1577 [End of Release] *Australasian Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 28 #pastcivilisations #traditionalowner #PollackSwamp #ecologicalstatus #murrayriverfloodplain Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Nine

On #EarthDay, we're celebrating M&T Business Banking Customer Chesapeake Conservancy, a nonprofit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland. The Conservancy believes the Chesapeake is a national treasure that should be accessible to everyone and where wildlife can thrive. It uses technology to enhance the pace and quality of conservation and helps build parks, trails, and public access sites. “Habitat loss is the greatest threat to biodiversity in the United States. In the 25 years before establishing the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Protected Land goals, the watershed was losing tree canopy cover faster each year, and urban areas increased by 14%. Such habitat loss represents the primary threat to the sustainability of wildlife populations and the livelihoods and local economies that depend upon them. Without a sustainable relationship with protected lands, we will not have clean air, clean water, or abundant food to eat. Joint Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation initiatives have proven to be effective. Already, 22% of the lands have been protected, yet there is a long way to go. Chesapeake Conservancy has supported this effort through data science and global information systems (GIS) technology. Our team has mapped the entire watershed to 1 meter by 1 meter resolution and identified what is on the land and what it is being used for. These precision conservation tools allow governments to make informed policy decisions and increase efficiencies, telling us which lands would be the most beneficial to protect, why, and how. This technology is being deployed throughout the watershed, particularly with our teams and partners in Pennsylvania, to create healthy streams through sustainable methods and move them off the impaired streams list.” Learn more at: http://ms.spr.ly/6041YGPdL #earthmonth #sustainability #planetvsplastics

I was cheeky; I was audacious; I “led with my chin”, 😉. The line up was settled, there were 14 speakers; a mixture of Government, Councils, Academia/Research & 5 Community Groups talking to their efforts & well deserved pride in their results. “Ask & ye shall receive” is a very, very old phrase… I asked, “is there room for one more, it’ll be worth your while”. I received an initial, “like your energy; we’ll see what we can do”. That transformed into, “we’ve made a slot, you’ve got 10 minutes; please be conscious that there’s a lot of speakers & we want to fit everything in”… Those that turn up, change history….is a phrase I’ve heard more than once. I turned up: it was SO well worth “the price of admission”, 👍🏻, Green Adelaide Chris Daniels. There were 15 speakers; I was the second last. I did a lot of listening, to a lot of varied subjects & angles. The common topic? Trees & the shade they provide. I took a very different approach in my presentation… I talked about “double shading”; seeding or planting native broadleaf groundcovers on street verges at the same time as planting the trees. I showed data of up to a 32 degree Celsius difference between bare & compacted street verges compared with the combination with a green “living” mulch of (mostly) low growing saltbush under established street trees. My take home message? Street trees take a very long time to provide their shade & affect temperatures on a substantial scale; a living green understorey/mulch can provide powerful temperature reductions within 6-12 months. Combine the two though; understory & street trees & you get the best temperature reductions. Take home message in one sentence? “Street trees good, double shading better”. PS for those of you who know me; I got my 10 minute slot across in 7 1/2 minutes….😂 Outrageous, 🌱. Gayle Dallaston Tim Pilbrow, PhD