Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Post

Why am I sharing a photo of my kitchen floor covered in muddy paw prints, you may ask? Because it’s simply not the right time of year to be battling a muddy backyard and the best-dog-in-the-world who inevitably comes in with muddy paws. (I swear we wipe down his paws, but clearly it’s not quite doing the trick.) It’s January 31st and the high is forecast to be 55 degrees in Minnesota today. It’s impacting how we enjoy winter (less sledding, skiing, and winter birding) and it’s impacting the kind of work we can do at Great River Greening. There are restoration practices that are typically done on frozen ground (heavy machinery to forestry mow buckthorn for example). That work has to continue, but now it’s being done in muddy conditions and potentially causing more damage to the ground which will have to be restored. There are also plant species that require 30-60 days of cold stratification (cold temperatures) before they can germinate and grow. We will all continue to adapt and figure out the best way to move forward, from a new kind of towel for the dog’s paws to shifting land restoration practices. And it will snow again! So for now, let’s enjoy what we can and keep working to safe guard our beautiful outdoors. #mildwinter #muddypaws #climatechange

KLT Notice Regarding Aggressive Coyotes Along Section of Stony Lake Trails: June 4, 2024 Kawartha Land Trust has been made aware of a pack of aggressive coyotes on a section of the Blue Trail at KLT’s Stony Lake Trails. During the weekend, there was a tense encounter between several hikers, their dogs, and a pack of coyotes along the trail. We’re thankful to the hikers for reaching out to us to alert us to the encounter. We have reported the encounter to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Please exercise extra caution if hiking in the region. As an added measure, please review the Government of Ontario document “Best Practices Guide: Coyote-Human Interactions” posted on North Kawartha Township's website. https://lnkd.in/eFP7PBBc From the document linked to above: If you see a coyote, keep your distance and the animal will most likely avoid you. If you encounter an aggressive coyote, there are several things you should know and do: • Never approach or touch a coyote. • Do not turn your back on, or run from, a coyote. • Back away from the coyote while remaining calm. • Stand tall, wave your hands and make lots of noise. • Carry a flashlight at night to scare off coyotes. • If a coyote poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety, call 911.

Forestry Mulching has the opportunity to provide solutions in many forms. This is the first time we are aware of it providing more sleep! In this post we share how our client that is a horse barrel racer, now enjoys more sleep. We now realize forestry mulching can provide unknown benefits, including more sleep after a full day of barrel racing. Check out the before and after pics and start thinking how Palmetto Land Services can enrich your life and home. It is a short post with additional images, click through and enjoy! #forestrymulching #barrelracing #whoknew

Happy World Wetland Day! "Save the wetlands as the future of the Earth depends on them." . . . . #cashter #healthylifestyle #onlineshopping #wetlands #freshvegetables #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #vegetablegarden #plantbasedfoods #conservation #wetland #water #landscape #wetlandsconservation #linkedin

📢 We now have a new LinkedIn page for all things Wild Deer Best Practice (Scotland)! The new page will share information on events, training days, guidance and other updates relating to Best Practice. #bestpractice #education #wildlife #standards #wildlifemanagment #conservation

Songbirds are often long-range migratory birds who nest and breed every year in forests of the southeastern U.S. Unfortunately, due to a loss of diverse forest habitat, they're facing steep population declines.   This enchanting storymap tells the story of three such birds. The take-home: with 70% private forest ownership in West Virginia, landowners can play a key role in saving these species from extinction by restoring habitat through bird-friendly forestry, an ecological forest management approach.  

Results are just in for the annual Tuffon Hall Hall bird count. This was done two days ago and took just 30 minutes. And yes of course I had an expert next to me! We now have over 20ha that is set aside to plots of wild bird seed and wild flowers. Without doubt, the most enjoyable part of farming (grain and grapes) is seeing the increase in wildlife as a result of our conservation efforts. Plus I saw my first ever Goldcrest which is Britain’s smallest bird. Here’s the Big Farmland Bird count: Blackbird (1) Blue Tit (2) Carrion Crow (c100) Chaffinch (9) Common Gull (7) Dunnock (2) Goldfinch (1) Green Woodpecker (1) Grey Wagtail (1) Jackdaw (c20) Kestrel (1) Long-tailed Tit (2) Magpie (3) Mallard (3) Pheasant (c50) Red Kite (1) Red-legged Partridge (c50) Reed Bunting (1) Robin (4) Rook (c20) Skylark (12) Song Thrush (8) Sparrowhawk (1) Starling (1) Stock Dove (1) Teal (2) Woodpigeon (c200) Yellowhammer (3) Other: Woodcock (1) Goldcrest (2)

WWF has published research on farmer attitudes to #rewilding. Another take on the debate around land sparing versus sharing. (Re)Wilding certainly captures the public's imagination. But it is an extremely slippery term and can be divisive. There is still room, even in England's crowded lowlands, for both approaches to coexist (spare & share). I personally prefer the drive for 'wilder' land. It captures a spectrum of better ways we can manage land for wildlife; doesn't presuppose that Pleistocene end points are best; and captures the public's enthusiasm without alienating certain groups. Wilder not wilded? Thoughts in the chat.... And check-out the WWF report. https://lnkd.in/euT-PGwC

Golden-winged Warblers, Wood Thrushes, and Cerulean Warblers are long-range migratory birds who nest and breed every year in West Virginia. Unfortunately, due to a loss of diverse forest habitat, these songbirds are facing steep population declines. With 70% private forest ownership in West Virginia, landowners can play a key role in saving these species from extinction by restoring habitat through bird-friendly forestry, an ecological forest management approach. To encourage use and inform landowners of bird-friendly forestry, we created a StoryMap from a bird’s-eye view with our partners Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture (AMJV) and Forest Stewards Guild. Explore the StoryMap here: https://buff.ly/48REmoz This project was funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Know that when you support Northeast Wilderness Trust you support owl cuddles!🦉❤️🦉 these barred owls were seen at📍 NEWT's Woodbury Mountain Wilderness Preserve in central Vermont. NEWT friend and volunteer @ericjperkins72 captured this clip of a Barred Owl pair practicing "allopreening," a behavior wherein birds groom each other. Barred owls often mate for life, breeding in the same nest year after year. 💡 These cameras are part of a study tracking how different species interact with varying sizes of coarse woody debris (CWD). Fallen trees, logs, and branches on the forest floor are all examples of CWD. This element of a healthy forest provides important habitat, shelter, and forage for many species, but some forestry practices remove CWD from the landscape. With rewilding, CWD accumulates and benefits countless of the Northeast's critters. #rewilding #northeast #wildlife #landconservation #vermont #woodlands #foreverwild #gamecams