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🌲Large, high-severity wildfires have dramatically altered California’s landscape, including vital ecosystems like the giant sequoia’s habitat. Today, 1.5 million burned acres across the state await reforestation. Conifer seed shortages, a shrinking workforce, and limited nursery space are slowing efforts. American Forests, USDA Forest Service and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are teaming up to break down these barriers and accelerate restoration! Together, we can bring back our forests. 🌲🌎 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dgWPDZpR 

⏳ Time is running out for applications for the NatureScot deer management incentive pilot schemes. These schemes are a pilot project looking to assess whether the provision of direct financial support, to those culling red and roe deer, can lead to an increase in the annual culling of these species. 🦌 Participation in the incentive scheme is open to those holding the legal right, to take or kill deer, on specified land within the Central Scotland Pilot Scheme Areas 🦌 Participants may live outside the pilot area but must operate within it, on land on which they have the legal right to take or kill deer. 🦌 All participants must hold Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC) Level 1 (or equivalent) as a minimum requirement. We expect that participants, who are currently only qualified to DSC Level 1, will be working towards DSC Level 2 (or equivalent) through the duration of the pilot scheme. 🦌 The scheme will not apply to deer culled on the National Forest Estate, or land on which deer management is integral to planning conditions, or to NatureScot staff. The closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2024. Follow the link in the article for full details. #deermanagement #wildlife #animalwelfare #standards #education #habitatmanagement

When you see a deer, what do you see? 1 - wildlife roaming free in its habitat 2 - an invasive species threatening woodland regeneration 3 - venison pie, sustainably sourced 4 - Bambi It turns out, all of the above are true. As often, things are very nuanced when it comes to nature and conservation. Human action is largely the cause - we introduced new deer species while reducing forest cover to <10% in England, and suppressing predators. But the dilemma today is no less real, with deer populations at 3 to 4 times what they were as recently as the '70s according to Forestry Commission. It's also real that most of us process information first with our heart, and only later look for rational explanations. So, while few of us will dare pick #4, it still is a large part of why many are willing to protect deer and bears rather than, say, foxes and bats. What it means : - nature conservation messages need to be engaging, stirring our feelings as well as our rational minds - we can't over-simplify. Single-mind focus on carbon or any other specific aspect of conservation must be balanced within systems-thinking - there are no easy "rights" and "wrongs". It's essential to engage with stakeholders and hear the other perspectives. In the meantime, enjoy this colorful video in night vision, courtesy of our Walk Wood HP5 team. #systemsthinking #factchecking #conservation

Long Point Walsingham Forest PriorityPlace Invasive Species Periwinkle, native to Europe and widely used in North American gardens, is an invasive species threatening our local ecosystems. Its easy maintenance, dense growth, and ability to thrive in dry shade make it a gardener's favorite, but it can escape cultivation and dominate large forested areas. Periwinkle grows to 10-15 cm, showcasing glossy evergreen leaves and blue-violet flowers. Its shallow roots allow it to spread quickly, outcompeting native plants and disrupting natural habitats. Consider planting these beautiful native species instead of Periwinkle: - Wild Geranium - Starry Solomon’s Seal - Large-leaved Aster - Zigzag Goldenrod Let's protect our forests by choosing native plants that support our local ecosystems. Invasive Species Working Group: Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada (NCC), Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Birds Canada (BC), and the Long Point Phragmites Action Alliance (LPPAA). #InvasiveSpecies #Periwinkle #Conservation #PriorityPlace #ProtectOurForests #NativePlants #LongPointWalsingham

How can we balance wildlife conservation with the needs of local communities? CIFOR-ICRAF’s Chief Operating Officer, Robert Nasi, addresses this critical question and more. Watch to learn: 🌱 Why studying wildlife and biodiversity is essential for forestry and agroforestry 🗺️ The impact of the 2017 CBD roadmap for bushmeat on national policies 📊 The latest innovations in wildlife data collection and reporting 👥 How these advancements can improve outcomes for people and forests #TreesPeoplePlanet #Biodiversity #WildMeatResearch

Urban Forestry Benefits for People and Planet

New Episode! 451 - Is There a Real White Oak Shortage? with Danna Baxley of The Nature Conservancy The barrel is a magical component to the creation of bourbon and nearly 95% of all bourbon goes into white oak. But what's the problem with this? Bourbon can only be used in a charred barrel once. After that, it needs to find a new home. Now that may sound wasteful but the bourbon market is only a very small contributor to the current white oak problem. To help us better understand about forestry and the white oak supply I've invited Daana Baxley from the Nature Conservancy in Kentucky to join the show. She gives some great insight into the current state of white oak trees and what is currently being done to protect our forests. I've never known what it takes to manage forests and this episode will give you an insight into grading and how invasive species of trees continue to decline the white oak population. But more so, Daana gives us some insight if we will ever experience a white oak shortage in the future and what we can do to help protect it. 🎧 brbn.at/451

GUARD - SWIFT PARROTS Protect the Swift Parrot, End Logging in Critical Habitats The swift parrot, one of the world's most endangered species, is on the brink of extinction with a mere 750 individuals remaining in the wild. Essential habitats in Tasmania's Eastern Tiers are being destroyed due to logging, threatening the survival of these magnificent birds. The Bob Brown Foundation and the community have taken bold steps to halt logging and protect the swift parrot's habitat. Yet, without broader support, these efforts might not be enough. We call on the government and forestry industries to immediately cease logging in critical swift parrot habitats, ensuring the survival of this precious species. Join us in demanding action and change to save the swift parrot from extinction. https://lnkd.in/g7mVsK8P

Tackling the snaring crisis together! The inaugural Snare Mitigation Symposium in Pretoria brought 140 experts together to address the growing threat of wildlife snaring. Co-led by key organisations like Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), EWT, South African National Parks (SANParks), SANBI and Cape Leopard Trust, the Snare Mitigation Symposium explored the complexities behind snaring. By working together, we can tackle this critical issue and protect our wildlife. #PotectingForeverTogether #Snares #SavingSpecies #WildlifeProtection #Endangered #WildlifeResearch #SaveWildlife #WildlifeSnaring #SnareMitigationSymposium

Did you know the pandemic altered human behaviour, which in turn affected wildlife patterns? 🦊 Dr. Cole Burton from UBC Faculty of Forestry and his team used wildlife cameras to observe these changes, uncovering diverse animal responses to human activity shifts and highlighting the importance of managing human-wildlife interactions to promote coexistence. 🔗 Learn more about the steps we can take to peacefully co-exist with the wildlife we cherish: https://bit.ly/45Yk38E #CoExist #Wildlife #COVID19