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NEW REPORT RELEASE from Coast Funds: Finance for Forests How can Indigenous communities finance forest conservation without compromising economic security? How can long term funding for forest conservation, stewardship and watershed restoration be secured while still providing for community needs? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gytmADpa #Indigenousleadership #conservation #biodiversity

In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canadian-based Coast Funds released this report that highlights conservation finance tools that can support First Nations in achieving their stewardship and conservation goals. The report features sample conservation finance portfolios and addresses a key question facing First Nations and other governments – how can communities conserve forest ecosystems without compromising economic security?  👉 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gS6x4Kf9 #NIPD2024

NEW REPORT RELEASE from Coast Funds - Finance for Forests. How can Indigenous communities conserve forest ecosystems without compromising economic security? How can long term funding for forest conservation, stewardship and watershed restoration be secured while still providing for community needs? With the goal of supporting First Nations, we considered these questions and mapped out four conservation finance portfolios indicating how conservation tools can combine including existing tools like carbon, endowments and grants to more novel ideas like a #salmonimpactbond. Please consider sharing with your networks - especially Indigenous communities - as well as governments and funders who can also help realize #Indigenousleadership #conservation #biodiversity https://lnkd.in/gGCuHNGx

The Conservation Crescent has proven an effective ecological concept that has raised awareness of the need to preserve critical Detroit River habitats that support ecosystem health and provide many ecosystem services. https://lnkd.in/gVvCRBdT #DetroitRiver #conservation #ecosystemrestoration

The Ontario government's investment of over $925,000 in Pickering's wetland restoration projects reveals a crucial alignment between public funding and ecological stewardship. Spearheaded by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, these projects are integral to the five-year, $30-million Wetlands Conservation Partner Program. This investment goes beyond mere #conservation. It transforms previous aggregate extraction sites into natural heritages and recreational destinations, enhancing habitats for native species like Atlantic salmon and brook trout 🐟. Importantly, it also serves as a blueprint for how multi-stakeholder initiatives can improve water quality and climate resiliency across urban and agricultural landscapes. https://lnkd.in/gSDtucjj

Thanks William Sutherland and the rest of the Conservation Evidence partners for hosting such an informative and collaborative workshop. 💡 You might not think it, but even though a large body of evidence on conservation actions exists, it is often not considered by practitioners when making decisions. This can have enormous impacts when conservation actions are impacting a huge number of species, habitats, and landscapes globally. With such limited resources, it is hugely important that conservation activity is well informed and successful. 📚 This workshop aimed to generate ideas on how funders (like The Helvellyn Foundation) can help shift the sector towards more regular use of evidence. You can read the blog below to learn some of the ideas that were discussed. #conservation #evidence #workshop

25 Projects for 25 Years! Did you know that The Land Trust for Tennessee actively manages certain properties for conservation purposes? The Sugg property is a great example of this. The 852-acre parcel in Maury County, with its rich history and ecological significance, was generously donated to us by the Sugg family, ensuring its protection for future generations. Recently, our team participated in a prescribed burn on the property, marking another chapter in our ongoing commitment to conservation and land management. These carefully planned burns serve several essential purposes: 🌳 Improving Wildlife Habitat: Enhances habitat for both game and non-game species. 🌳Invasive Species Management: Controls the spread and dominance of invasive species. 🌳Encouraging New Growth: Promotes the growth of native vegetation, increasing biodiversity. 🌳Nutrient Recycling: Recycles nutrients back into the soil, enriching it for future growth. 🌳Reducing Competition: Allows native plants to thrive by reducing competition. 🌳Lowering Wildfire Risk: Decreases the risk of catastrophic wildfires by reducing the fuel load on the forest floor. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3SgyKOU #25for25 #LandTrustTN #PrescribedBurn #Conservation #Stewardship #Tennessee

📅 One year ago today, NEWT and partners published the groundbreaking report, "Wildlands in New England: Past, Present, and Future," which issued a clarion call for accelerated wildlands conservation in the Northeast. The first-of-its-kind analysis quantified the extent of permanently protected landscapes in New England. The results were sobering: Just over 3 percent of the region enjoys the promise of a future free from development and exploitation. NEWT strives every day to increase that number. By conserving wildlands alongside working forests and farms, and supporting sustainable, resilient communities, we can secure a brighter, more hopeful future for humans and wildlife. Read the report here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecY2vn-y

Public lands conservation can promote rural resilience

At 4th Corner, we're all about rewilding 🌱 Rewilding is a progressive approach to conservation, repairing damaged ecosystems, restoring degraded landscapes, and creating more biodiverse habitats. To find out more about how we're rewilding our local area, check out the link below 👇 #Rewilding #Biodiversity #Conservation