Centre for Invasive Species Solutions’ Post

This video features Alice Muchugi, Theme Leader - Biodiversity and Trees Genetic Resources at CIFOR-ICRAF, explaining how trees act as natural buffers against flooding. Trees absorb rainwater, slow down runoff, and prevent erosion, keeping our waterways healthy. However, not all trees are suitable for all locations. Choosing the right species and planting them in the right places is critical to maximizing flood-protection benefits and ensuring the plantings survive long-term. #Trees4Resilience

With CXC's innovative biocontrol solutions, tackle the challenge of invasive species head-on. Our targeted biocontrol methods provide effective and environmentally safe management options, preserving natural biodiversity and ecosystems. Discover how CXC is leading innovative strategies in the battle against invasive threats, and how our efforts support broader conservation goals. #InvasiveSpeciesManagement #BiocontrolSolutions #EcosystemConservation #CXCAgro

#FSCForestWeek is here! 🌳🌲 Responsible forest management not only prevents deforestation, but it also protects ecosystems and endangered species that inhabit the world’s forests. We have already accomplished a lot over the last 30 years, thanks to the unwavering support from our network and partners. But the mission to protect the world’s biodiversity remains as strong as ever. 🦋🐘🐅🐝🦧🦌 Learn more about why forests matter for biodiversity, and how you can help - https://lnkd.in/gMT6J6Nv FSC®-F000233 #FSCMalaysia #ForestsForAllForever #WeAreFSC

🌿 Exploring the Upland Condition Index 🌿 The Upland Condition Index evaluates the health of our upland habitats by assessing factors like forest cover, fire regime, and invasive species presence. Understanding these indicators is key to preserving the biodiversity and resilience of our watershed. Stay tuned as we unravel the intricacies of the Upland Condition Index! Learn more about the watershed report card at https://lnkd.in/gz45eRPN #VerdeWatershed #UpConditionIndex #UplandHabitat #ConservationEfforts #StateOfTheWatershed2024

Did you know? 👇 Around two-thirds of freshwater species use several waterbody types not just rivers or ponds or lakes or wetlands.  That’s why a network of clean, high quality freshwater habitats is essential for biodiversity. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eA-egWyE

Biodiversity is not evenly distributed on the planet: 2.5% of Earth’s land area is home to 43% of unique species. On the island of Manadagascar the hotspot of Vohimana hosts 5% of vertebrates of its unique fauna on just 5 square km. It is also home of 160 medicinal plants. 6 of them are being exported for the European and American cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Vohimana is now classified as a Humanity Intangible Cultural Heritage recognizing the knowledge of its traditional healer. The place had no conservation statut . The challenge was to involve the local communities into the sustainable management of the forest and in the degraded land restoration. It appeared possible through enhancing the value of the sustainable use of the natural resources. Setting up such sheme requires local NGOs in partnership with the private sector. Will the northern private sector funds such initiatives and their duplication quickly enough and with the opening mind required to experiment new models?

I was also surprised by the row planting, which really resembles monoculture, even with different species. In our project, we use a methodology where we create "diversity cores", planting species from different successional groups in different locations and at different times. We also apply techniques to accelerate the succession process and promote biodiversity, both in terms of fauna and other non-tree plant groups. The image is truly alarming because it seems that the successional process is not occurring, only restoration based on a deterministic successional model, restricted to conventional seedling planting. If this is the case, occasional phenomena find no space to express themselves, as the ecological system prevents the entry of external flows, such as natural regeneration mechanisms promoting a historical, physical, and biological barrier that prevents the expression of this phenomenon. Just to clarify, my comments are simply suggestions, given my limited knowledge of the project, and restoration ecology is a complex subject. Nonetheless, it's an admirable effort in the fight against climate change. Congratulations!

Why biodiversity is so important

Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is crucial for ecosystem stability and resilience. Unfortunately, environmental pollution, caused by factors like industrial emissions and plastic waste, poses a significant threat to biodiversity by disrupting ecosystems and endangering numerous species. Conservation efforts are essential to mitigate these impacts and safeguard the planet's rich biological diversit

We held a brief webinar on how planting trees on farm impacts on biodiversity and natural capital. The webinar canvassed benefits associated with planting environmentally appropriate species in terms of carbon sequestration, plant persistence, threatened species habitat and effective habitat condition. We briefly discussed tools for carbon and natural capital accounting, including the natural capital dashboard we have developed. #biodiversity #naturalcapital #environmentalstewardship #carbonneutal #netzero #carbonremovals #carbonstorage #soilcarbon #mitigation https://lnkd.in/gfcnBb8T