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Conservation planning is an important part of our work at DNR. The State of Washington Natural Heritage Plan establishes a priority list of species and ecosystems and the process by which sites are selected for addition to the statewide system of natural areas. https://lnkd.in/gwDjevki

I can't access the link, but I can generate some general captions based on your previous links. Here are a few options: "Wildlife conservation, a noble pursuit!" "Protecting our planet, one species at a time!" "Preserving the beauty of nature, for future generations!" Or, here are some captions with a bit of Urdu flair: "Khushiyon ka moad, wildlife ki zaroorat! (Moment of happiness, need of wildlife!)" "Moad ki zaroorat nahi, conservation ho gai! (No need for delay, conservation has arrived!)"

Colonial Conservation Read: https://lnkd.in/gk3PN7AC By Tatenda Dlali “We saw a bleak future threatened by land selling, land grabs for commodification, by the collapse of our rivers and grasslands, and by unsustainable fragmentation as electric fences carved up and closed off wildlife migratory corridors.” This was what Nelson Ole Reiyia said to the United Nations Development Programme Team when asked about the forced evictions of the Maasai people from the Maasai Mara area and the future of the area without the Maasai. The Maasai people are a Nilo-Saharan nation of semi-nomadic pastoralists located in the south of Kenya and the north of Tanzania, the nation that Reiyia comes from. They find themselves increasingly displaced by the Tanzanian government through forced evictions to create space for game reserves (swathes of land where wild animals are hunted for recreational purposes in a controlled manner) and nature reserves for conservation, and Nelson Ole Reiyia is campaigning for the preservation of the Maasai people and culture in and around the Maasai Mara area. This article explores the ironic, colonial, and problematic nature of the type of conservation in Tanzania. This will be done by establishing demarcation as a colonial practice adopted by international conservation organisations, highlighting the heralding of Western expertise over indigenous knowledge systems in conservation, and studying the relationship that colonial powers in the West have historically had with African land. This will serve as a basis for understanding why Western conservation frameworks fundamentally don’t find human habitation to be compatible with conservation. To establish demarcation in the context of conservation as a colonial practice, it is necessary to understand its history in Kenya-Tanzania and the Serengeti area. The demarcation of the land which is now known as Kenya and Tanzania by Western colonial powers began in 1886 when upon an agreement between the German and British colonial governments, the border between Tanzania and Kenya was drawn for the first time. A later agreement between the United Kingdom and Germany led to a reiteration of almost the same boundary. The Maasai people, however, were dwelling in this area well before the border was discussed. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/gk3PN7AC

Always exciting to see catchment-scale conservation schemes in development. From "ecosystem engineers" in the form of pigs, to partnership with farmers to keep nitrate and phosphate on their land and out of waterways. "You can see how interconnected these things are. The idea is we move beyond preserving the last of what’s left in isolated, fragmented nature reserves and into a much more ambitious vision of a joined up, bigger, better, more connected landscape and seascape, with nature recovery rather than just nature conservation.” https://lnkd.in/ePUPAGMi #rewilding #naturerecovery #waterquality

Conservation easements are not for every landowner, but it is an important financial, tax and estate succession planning tool for families who wish to preserve their land and their legacy for future generations. A conservation easement protects the conservation values of the land. Examples of conservation values include open space, scenic landscapes, prime farm and ranch land, natural habitat for wildlife, native prairie, clean air and water, and historical significance. Some of the families who have worked with us to conserve their land say their greatest reward is the personal satisfaction that comes from knowing their land will remain forever a part of Kansas’ unique agricultural landscape. #conservingKansas #conservationeasements

I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on an article about "How Do You Engage Different Age Groups in Conservation Efforts?" thanks to Blue Mountain Land Trust and Featured! Check out the rest of the article below. https://lnkd.in/grzfSvRZ

Bill Alert! US House Bill HR 360 - To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Oyster Reef Restoration and Conservation Program. Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eJ9853e2 Bill 119 hr 360, also known as the Oyster Reef Restoration and Conservation Program, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the declining oyster populations in the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program specifically focused on restoring and conserving oyster reefs. The program will be tasked with conducting research on oyster reef ecosystems, developing strategies for restoring and conserving oys...

#DidYouKnow that the area surrounding Mount Wilhelm 🏔️ is home to a unique type of high altitude rainforest 🌳 that is found nowhere else in #PapuaNewGuinea? At the end of 2024, the Kuglkane Tribe from Mitnande LLG, Simbu Province made a historic decision to preserve these unique forests by signing a conservation deed to protect its customary lands. The signing of the deed made Mitnande LLG the first LLG in all of Papua New Guinea to be entirely covered by community-led conservation efforts as the two other major tribes in the area, Inaugl and Denglagu Maugagl, had already signed conservation deeds for their lands earlier with UNDP's and Wildlife Conservation Society's support. 🎥 WATCH the video below to learn from all three tribes what protecting the local ecosystems means for them and how UNDP's GEF-6 project will help the local communities develop sustainable livelihoods to complement their conservation efforts! Global Environment Facility

During a Daily Maverick webinar, experts explain how they’re conducting one of the largest rewilding projects in Africa and how the data collected can advance rhino conservation globally.

During a Daily Maverick webinar, experts explain how they’re conducting one of the largest rewilding projects in Africa and how the data collected can advance rhino conservation globally.