Duncan Mizen certCM, BA(Hons)’s Post

Yesterday's ministerial announcement highlights the urgent need to address the vulnerability of mature trees. In response, it is crucial to intensify our efforts in promoting and implementing innovative urban forest projects. These will actively contribute to the protection and expansion of the urban canopy and ensure our communities are safeguarded from the impacts of urban heat. It is important to note: promoting these initiatives should go hand in hand with invaluable advocacy for the protection of existing mature canopy. #urbanforest #sustainabilityinitiatives #ProtectOurCanopy #urbanhealth #urbangreening Carbon Positive Australia

Land rights are fundamental to any REDD project, but what does that mean. In Tanzania the village land act enables a village to develop a village land use plan that creates by-laws governing land use. These plans are participatory in nature, and reflect the cultural uses of that area; grazing, farming, water sources, scared sites. The by-laws then allow communities to enforce the land use plans against people from outside of their village.

Fake nature is no replacement for wild spaces, we have far too few of those to n urban places. Although it's important that developments have more greenspaces, it mustn't be at the expense of nature. Community voices need to be heard and listened too, this resonates with the ongoing battle in #Macclesfield to save the critically important remaining lowland pearlland of #DanesMoss , we also need more genuine neighborhood plans, communities should be involved at all stages in deciding where developments should be and what they should look like not driven by money and developers. Our townscapes and fringe areas are awash with the ugly mediocrity of the majority of overpriced modern developments, people, communities deserve better places to live and above all #nature needs to have a seat at the table and be at the ❤️ of everything we do. We are slowly, far too slowly waking up to what happens when nature is harmed and planetary boundaries exceeded.Places matter, we need better community led smaller scale developments, communities aren't created by throwing up hundreds, even thousands of shortlife houses with little or no infrastructure and largely car centric. Communities are made by people. Andy Middleton Ken Moon Nigel Pugh Jane Davidson https://lnkd.in/eFBpEh9i

Charlotte City Council Approves Revised Piper Glen Development CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte City Council has approved the development near Piper Glen after over a year of discussions and adjustments. The 53-acre property at Rea Road and Elm Lane will now feature over 560 homes, down from the originally proposed 640. Key Changes: - Single-family homes reduced from 91 to 51. - The 15 single-family detached homes requirement removed. - Total housing units halved since the initial proposal. Environmental Considerations: - 32% tree-save area maintained. - 75-foot tree-save area on Elm Lane and a 50-foot landscape buffer on the southern boundary. - 12-foot multi-use path along Rea Road designed to avoid tree removal. Traffic Improvements: - Enhancements for 1,100 units remain in place, benefiting the current 566-unit plan. Community Response: - Opposition focused on preserving the natural environment. - Bald eagle nest concerns addressed; state wildlife officials confirmed no protected zone. Council Members’ Views: - Councilman Ed Driggs called the result a good compromise. - Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera praised the collaborative effort. The development falls within the district for the new Ballantyne Ridge High School off Johnston Road. For more updates, stay tuned to our news page.

The success of ecosystem restoration relies on the involvement of local communities. By prioritizing community engagement, capacity building, and self-sufficiency, local organizations can improve quality of life close to home — and by working together, create bigger impact across a region. https://refore.st/49QlV41

CALLING WEEMS CREEK RESIDENTS: Severn River Association is holding a Community Meeting to discuss future restoration projects. Mark your calenders for Friday May 3 at the Annapolis Unitarian Universalist Church in Annapolis, 333 Dubois Rd, Annapolis 21401. Doors open 5:30pm, meeting will be 6-8pm. During this meeting: - SRA will give a brief presentation about the Severn River Action Plan and describe how we arrived at Weems Creek being the #1 priority for restoration. - Center for Watershed Protection will give a brief overview of the potential restoration projects in the Weems Creek watersheds that have been identified and vetted thus far. - We will be looking for feedback and input from community members. We will have a poster printout of the location and types of potential projects and will be looking to attendees to help us identify additional ways we can address stormwater and nutrient/sediment pollution. - We want to know where there are opportunities that residents will be able to interact with projects, whether that's passive like walking/driving past, incidental (like stopping to read an informational sign), or active (e.g. interest in volunteering to help with planting or maintaining the projects once constructed). This is a free event, but please register here, https://lnkd.in/eqPhddwH This project is funded by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Small Watershed Grant. #sraontheriver #environmentaleducation #chesapeakewatershed #environmentalpartnerships #sustainability #environmentalrestoration #environmentalnonprofit #ProtectWhatYouLove #conservation #sraonthesevern #severnrivermd #severnriver #annapolismd #annearundelcountymd #community #outreach Center for Watershed Protection National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

It's always inspiring to see the impact of aligning your business with your deeper motives.🌱 This journey is for anyone curious enough to explore and grow. Check out the details in the comments!⬇️ #Permaculturelifestyle #RegenerativeCommunities #CommunityLiving #Holistic #Community #Ecovillage, #Cohousing

Throughout my career working with Indigenous People in consevation, I’ve often witnessed a recurring issue: Indigenous communities are sometimes the last to be consulted in decision-making processes. Rather than being fully engaged from the start, they are too often presented with plans that have already been developed. It's time for a shift toward genuine, participatory approaches like Healthy Country Planning here in Australia, which put community voices and aspirations at the forefront - ensuring long-lasting conservation impact. #Conservation #Indigenous #HealthyCountryPlanning #CommunityEngagement #30x30

As we continue to celebrate National Community Planning Month, we’re highlighting several key Michael Baker International Planning projects. We are spotlighting the Gila River Restoration Project in Buckeye, Arizona. The invasive Tamarix (Salt Cedar) tree was harming the Gila River and surrounding areas in Buckeye, Arizona, leading to federal floodplain designation and economic challenges. Michael Baker developed a master plan titled “Reclaim the River; Enliven the Banks: A Vision Plan for Buckeye’s El Rio District.” The plan aims to restore the river's natural state, enhance local recreation and boost economic development. Key elements include new land use planning, habitat preservation, Salt Cedar management, flood protection and transforming abandoned mining pits into recreational lakefront centers. To date, developers have reclaimed and developed the land around at least one of the former sand-and-gravel pits. Now area residents enjoy concerts, fishing and other forms of recreation along an attractive waterfront venue. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUwENRfy #EnvironmentalPlanning #CommunityPlanningMonth #SustainableCommunities

Countryside Curators Makes Strides in Remote Village Revitalization Project Funded through a HK$3 million allocation from the Government's Countryside Conservation Fund, the project aims to restore heritage buildings and facilitate community engagement in the remote northeast New Territories village. Significant achievements include the installation of an 800m pipeline to provide residents access to water for the first time. This has allowed expansion of agricultural and cultural activities in the village. A heritage building is also being redeveloped into a core community hub to encourage intergenerational exchange. Local elder Mr. Wan now passes on traditional skills from the building. Most notably, a real sense of hometown pride and vitality has been reinvigorated in Yung Shue Au. Participation in this New Years celebration doubled versus the previous year. Under the leadership of Prof. Thomas Chung, this tailored, community-driven approach ensures the sustainability of revitalization efforts. It's encouraging to witness such positive social impact and restoration of cultural traditions from a rural rehabilitation project. With continued support, Yung Shue Au's future as a thriving village is taking shape. #SocialInnovation #SKPF #CUHK #CountrysideCurators #FromValleytoPlain #CountrysideConservation #GoodHealthAndWellbeing #QualityEducation #ReducedInequalities #SustainableCitiesAndCommunities #CulturalAndHeritage