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Urban #trees are powerful solutions to combat extreme heat, purify our air, and enhance public health and well-being. As an Urban Forestry Grant awardee, we’re working to bring urban trees to neighborhoods where they’re needed most to ensure every community can enjoy the benefits they offer. Join us in celebrating this step forward for tree equity this Arbor Day! #ArborDay #FundingUrbanForestry USDA Forest Service Establishing healthy urban forests provide numerous benefits, including: • Reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. • Lowering energy consumption by providing shade and reducing heat island effects. • Improving water quality and reducing stormwater runoff. • Enhancing property values and economic vitality. • Improving public health and well-being.

THE POWER OF GRAZING 🐄 🐏 Many practices characteristic of modern conventional farming have negative impacts for wildlife and biodiversity. The disappearance of mixed agricultural systems, traditional rotations and the separation of arable/pastoral systems has contributed to the loss of plants, birds, mammals and insects from our landscapes. Nature-friendly, pasture-fed methods of farming animals and land management, such as those promoted by the Pasture for Life standards, are based upon the principle of ensuring #wildlife habitats are no longer declining but maintained and #regenerated. Many important and threatened species of native wildlife depend on grasslands as a habitat and food source, meaning their conservation can be supported through appropriate management. Whereas, it can be difficult to reverse biodiversity decline in intensive, high-input systems. If you are looking to move to a more pasture-fed system or learn more about the positive impacts of pastoral systems, find out more here - https://lnkd.in/gjRQ9ak8 📸 PfL certified Hill Top Farm Yorkshire #biodiversity #grazing #animals #nature #pastureforlife #pasture #farming

World Migratory Day 2024 The World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will stress the need for proactive conservation measures. This includes reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and where possible, switching to organic farming. Other measures include maintaining and connecting areas of natural vegetation which provide food and shelter for birds and other species, in agricultural landscapes.  Birds play crucial roles in pollination and pest control, and a lack of insects disrupts these ecosystem functions. Overpopulation of certain insects, without natural predators from birds, can also cause outbreaks that damage plant health and agriculture. #landscape #landscapearchitecture #architecture #environment #migratory #birds #planning #planting #wildlife #landscapeplanning

What are the best ways to protect our forests? Let's share ideas and make a difference together! Here are some effective ways to get started: 1. Plant more trees 2. Support sustainable forestry practices 3. Reduce paper consumption 4. Advocate for stronger environmental policies 5. Participate in or donate to conservation programs... Join the conversation and share your thoughts!...... #Sustainability #ProtectTreesNow #ActOnClimate!

Have you ever wondered how to enhance the value of your forested land? 🌳 Start implementing sustainable management practices today! Regularly thinning overcrowded areas, planting diverse species, and maintaining healthy ecosystems not only benefit wildlife but also increase the overall value of your forestland. #TimberTips #SustainableForestry #ForestManagement

Unlike traditional tree removal — which results in the death and discarding of a tree — relocation offers a method to preserve mature, valuable trees while accommodating urban expansion and landscape redesigns. Read our latest article on #planthealthcare in the Summer '24 issue of ArborTIMES: https://lnkd.in/eHxisxvs #arbortimes #arboriculture #treecare #treerelocation #treeremoval #landscapedesign #preservation #environmentaldesign

🌳 The power of Plant Health Care - checking in on a Sycamore that was previously treated. Preserving this giant was an honor. For property owners and managers,investing in PHC isn’t just about aesthetics ; it’s about safeguarding an irreplaceable asset. 🌎 When we take care of our trees, they take care of us. What’s your proudest moment in PHC? #planthealthcare #treepreservation #landscapemanagement #urbanforestry Arborjet | Ecologel

Building with wood helps keep working forests working and drives investment in forest health and sustainability. In fact, Washington's working forests are carefully managed to ensure a reliable and renewable supply of wood to meet society demands while promoting forest health, improving air and water quality, and providing wildlife habitat. #AmericanForestProducts #ModernForestry #workingforests

Wildfires are more intense than ever, but fuels reduction projects like selective harvesting, fire-prone vegetation removal, mechanical raking, piling, masticating and prescribed fire help manage unhealthy forest density and reduce wildfire risks in the west. In this video, Duane Vaagen of Vaagen Bros. Lumber shares how these practices create healthier forests, protect wildlife, and strengthen rural economies. #WildfirePrevention #SustainableForestry #FuelsReduction #HealthyForests #doge #USDA #LAFD #PrayForLA #lafires #climateaction

Beware of the Spongy Moth! 🦋🌿   The Spongy Moth, an invasive pest, poses a serious threat to New Zealand’s forests and native plant life. This moth, known for its voracious appetite, can cause widespread defoliation, stripping trees of their leaves and leaving them vulnerable to disease and death.   If the Spongy Moth were to establish itself here, it could have devastating effects on our forestry industry and the health of our natural ecosystems.   The caterpillars of the Spongy Moth are particularly destructive, feeding on the foliage of over 500 different plant species, including many of New Zealand’s native trees. This could lead to significant damage to our unique biodiversity, increased costs for pest control, and the potential collapse of affected ecosystems.   Protecting New Zealand from such invasive species is vital to preserving our environment and maintaining the integrity of our forests.   Stay alert and if you spot one, catch it, snap it, and report it to MPI on 0800 80 99 66! 🚨🌳 #Pest #NewZealand #NativeLife #ProtectNZ #SpongyMoth