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Solution #3 Increase wildlife corridors. After hurricane Milton and Helene Floridians are finding more wildlife, including alligators in their homes and neighborhoods. While the flooding is a disturbance to us as humans, it is part of a natural cycle in Florida. Alligators have not evolved since the time of the dinosaurs yet we’re almost brought to extinction by development and hunting decades ago. Through conservation and breeding efforts their numbers have flourished and now can be found all over Florida. Other wild animals native to Florida, such as the Florida black bears are less common. Perhaps the most elusive and demanding of large territory is the Florida panther. There’s only known to be a couple hundred of them remaining in the wild. The program, the Florida wildlife corridor aims to keep wild land connected throughout the state. This is a great initiative, but more can be done. Wildlife corridors can exist on farms, communities, even backyards. By planting native species, reducing our lawn sizes, and keeping old growth forests we can increase the amount of wildlife corridors for wild animals. #FloridaWildlifeCorridor #Alligators #NativePlants https://lnkd.in/eWTh_eqJ

Good day all; Today is world mangrove day. Mangroves protect shorelines from damaging storm and hurricane winds, waves, and floods. Mangroves also help prevent erosion by stabilizing sediments with their tangled root systems. They maintain water quality and clarity, filtering pollutants and trapping sediments originating from land. Mangroves provide important nesting and breeding sites for fish and shellfish, migratory birds and sea turtles. This underscores their importance to coastal fishing communities. According to a global research, an estimated 80% of the global fish catch relies on mangrove forests either directly or indirectly. Let's all protect and use water sparingly and wisely and manage our waste as this is the lifeblood of key ecosystems like mangroves that provide key ecosystem services to use as humans and for wildlife which rely heavily on them for survival. #WorldMangroveDay #mangroves

Ecosystem services of mangroves - visited Florida ________________________________________________________ Mangroves in Florida are more than just important for the local ecology; they are a vital line of defense against the damaging effects of hurricanes. By reducing storm surges, preventing coastal erosion, and supporting ecosystem recovery, they provide invaluable services to both the environment and human populations. Protecting and restoring mangrove ecosystems is crucial for the long-term resilience of Florida’s coastal regions in the face of increasing hurricane activity.

July is quickly coming to an end, and #Greece is enduring yet another extremely hot summer. 🌡 With the warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, the country is facing a challenging year with numerous #wildfire outbreaks. 🔥 This comes fresh on the heels of 2023, a year in which Greece experienced catastrophic #burning across the country. The impact of these fires on vegetation cover 🌳 🌿 can be observed using the #CLMS Global Burnt Area product and the CLC+ Backbone. Dark areas on the maps indicate burned regions where wildfires have changed the landscape across Greece. These data are invaluable for monitoring wildfires and assessing their effects. Explore the CLMS products here: 🔸 Burnt Area: https://lnkd.in/d7cEzJpr 🔸 CLC+Backbone: https://lnkd.in/dguuT635 Stay safe! #WildfiresGreece #Wildfires2023 #fires #Greece2023 #Heatwaves #HeatwavesGreece

Thanks to #CLMS and its continuous evolution, we get valuable information regarding #wildfires in Greece! Monitoring of such events is important to understand their trends and implement effective policies which are much needed if we want to reduce their impact. #climatecrisis #climatechange #eu #copernicus #copernicuseu #earthobservation #remotesensing #geospatial #policymaking

‘Daunting’: Hurricane-battered researchers assess damage from Helene and Milton Scientists across the southeastern United States are grappling with devastating impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused significant damage to research facilities, wildlife, and ecosystems, delaying critical studies and sparking long-term recovery efforts. https://lnkd.in/dgFbVXCS #HurricaneMilton #EnvironmentalImpact #ResearchRecovery #WildlifeConservation #ClimateChange #StormDamage #EcosystemRecovery #Flooding

The map below shows the median normalized difference vegetation index (#NDVI) values over Canada in this #summer! I used #Sentinel2 and #Landsat8 #satellites #imagery from 1st June to 20th August 2024 to generate median (#ndvi) over #canada. It seems that some places have experienced pretty #low NDVI compared to other areas which may be a source for forest fires! #remotesensing #sentinel2 #landsat #droughts #forestfire #bc #canada

The race is on for Florida's state bird! We think the American flamingo would be the perfect candidate — especially since the state now has dozens to hundreds of flamingos after Hurricane Idalia. Read more about the exceptional qualities of flamingos in the op-ed below! #Flamingos #flamingo #flamingosarecool #florida #wadingbirds

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞! Did you know the Maya Forest Corridor isn't just crucial for Belize, but for the entire Mesoamerican region? Here are four cool facts: 1. Covering 300 km2, this corridor links the lush forests of the Maya Mountain Massif to Belize's Northern Protected Areas. 2. Jaguars and other wildlife depend on the corridor to roam for food and mates, making it a lifeline for their survival. 3. The wetlands within the corridor are home to the critically endangered Central American River Turtle, locally known as the “Hicatee.” 4. Plus, these wetlands play a vital role in shielding Belize City and nearby communities from flooding during severe storms. Let's keep celebrating and protecting this natural wonder! #MayaForestCorridor #Belize #NatureFacts

Collisions with vehicles are one of the biggest threats that Sonoran Desert Tortoises face, according to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy... Watch the video here! https://lnkd.in/eZxuugG8