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For charities that are also landowners in Scotland, this blog by my colleagues Clare Bone and Amy Anderson may be of interest. Please let me know if you'd like an introduction to Clare or Amy to discuss. Brodies Charities & Third Sector

To my Iowa connections: Two bills have been introduced in the Iowa legislature that would have drastic implications on our ability to enjoy parks, trails and wildlife areas in our State. SSB 3129 and its companion bill, HF 2104, would prohibit the Iowa DNR from acquiring land "available for sale at an auction" or "by donation or purchase from a nonprofit corporation that acquired the real property in a competitive manner, including but not limited to at an auction.” The broad language in this bill would set an incredibly dangerous precedent that could severely inhibit the DNR and other non-profits from providing Iowans with areas to recreate in the outdoors. If you enjoy Iowa's trails, parks, and public hunting and fishing areas, you should be incredibly concerned with these bills. Subcommittee meetings are today at 9:30am CT (Senate) and tomorrow at 1:30pm CT (House). If you would like to see continued access to our natural resources and outdoors spaces, please write to each subcommittee and let them know you oppose SSB 3129 and HF 2104. For more info on how to do so, you can follow the below link from INHF. https://lnkd.in/gchVik3Y

The White Mountain wild horses live on nearly 400,000 acres of public and private lands and yet the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allows for an Appropriate Management Level (AML) of just 205-300 wild horses. This population level was set in 1997 and has not been changed since. The BLM authorizes extensive summer and winter cattle and sheep grazing in the HMA and its surroundings.  Now, the agency plans to remove 586 White Mountain horses, bringing the population down to the low AML of 205 horses, leaving behind just one horse per 1,917 acres in the HMA!  What's worse, the BLM is basing the removal number on a 2022 census, conducted before the extremely harsh winter of 2023 caused heavy mortality for wildlife, including wild horses, across Wyoming. Instead, the BLM is claiming that while the winter severely affected other wildlife species, it did not result in significant mortality in the White Mountain herd. Instead, the BLM is claiming this population has grown by 31 percent over two years.   Help us speak up for White Mountain horses and take action here: https://loom.ly/KUT7L5M

The potential for southern leaders to use the 30 years of #science that points to darting instead of killing as the most effective long-term solution to reduce herd in Tega Cay, SC. Will these leaders break with the #statusquo?? #policychange #environmentallaw #animalwelfare #wildlifemanagement

This elephant rice cake is for the whole beautiful community of SANUSPLANET and SANUSLIFE ADMINISTRATION AG Sanuslife Int A THANK YOU for helping us to donate €9,500 for the Save Elephant Foundation so far. I am currently at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, one of the most beautiful places I have had the pleasure to visit in the world, meeting and interviewing the founder Lek Chailert for the movie I am working on. Lek is one of the kindest people I know❤️ Our goal at SANUSPLANET is to donate a lot more to this foundation so that they can expand their really important and great work! The space here at the park is limited with more than 120 elephants, hundreds of water buffalos, dogs, cats, cows, pigs, monkeys, birds, goats, sheep, horses, and many other animals. The elephants here were mainly rescued from tourist shows and from the logging industry. Most of them are quite old and have received nothing but pain from humans. Many are blind and badly injured because of all the shit we humans have done to them. Here they are allowed to do what they like without chains, have access to fresh water, food and the river all day long, choose their new family themselves and can be elephants for the first time in their entire life. For safety reasons and lack of space, the animals are in their separate enclosures at night and not completely free. That of course would be the plan. But thst takes much more space and money. In order to buy a larger area where the animals are free 24/7, 750.000€ are needed. We want to support this where we can! For this reason, we will soon be launching a limited time special campaign where all donations made via the SANUSAPP to SANUSPLANET by choosing the section "For Animals" will be donated to the Save Elephant Foundation. I am in love! This place, the animals, the stuff, it is stunning. I will do what I can to help! If you want to help me help, use any way to support this place. And if you want, use the SANUSAPP for any shopping you do in future! Every purchase of any product or service worldwide made on the SANUSLIFE Marketplace or payed with SANUSPAY, is giving donations to SANUSPLANET. We pass 100% of this money on to ngos like the Save Elephant Foundation! Be part of something bigger🌿 🐘❤️🐘 #sanusplanet #elephantnaturepark #saveelephantfoundation #support #foranimals #protectwhatyoulove

On our run up to £1bn in charity pledges, who better to hear from this Earth Day than our partners at World Land Trust? They’ve told us that… “Gifts in Wills pledged through Farewill give us huge encouragement for the future of species and habitats worldwide. World Land Trust is working globally with more project partners than ever before to urgently protect and restore wild land. We are delighted that through Farewill we can help our supporters write their wills while achieving an incredible impact for the natural world.” We’ve partnered with World Land Trust since 2020, as the power behind their legacy giving campaigns. It’s fantastic to hear about the brilliant work they’re doing. Together with their overseas project partners, World Land Trust has been instrumental in the purchase and protection of tropical forest and other threatened habitats, ensuring that more than four million acres of land is managed under active protection worldwide. They’ve established wildlife corridors as safe havens for the Asian Elephant, Tiger, Orang-utan and many other species. And they’ve empowered local people working with 30 conservation NGOs across the world, to help fund land purchase, wildlife reserve management, and rangers’ salaries. From sharing skills and experience to influencing governments, they’re protecting the environment and the many lives and species that depend on it. At Farewill, we’re highlighting the effect that leaving a gift in your will can have. We partner with charities across the UK and together, we’ve raised nearly £1bn in pledged donations. That’s a massive impact on charities for years to come. 💚 #legacygiving #charityfundraising #legacies #earthday

A small group of leaders of Canadian charities in the environment, conservation, and animal protection sectors are taking home compensation packages equivalent to, and in some cases higher than, the salaries of provincial premiers. An analysis by The Canadian Press identified 17 charities whose top executive drew annual compensation that was in the $200,000 to $250,000 range or higher, according to filings with the federal government made in 2022 and 2023. https://lnkd.in/gYfuFq7Y #HR #ExecutiveCompensation #Charities

Poll Shows Strong Support for Strengthening Sage-Grouse Habitat Protections Hunters and anglers have long known that sage grouse conservation benefits many species in the sagebrush steppe. It turns out the majority of Western voters also want to strengthen sage grouse conservation! A recent poll conducted by The Pew Charitable Trusts shows overwhelming support for bolstering Bureau of Land Management safeguards for greater sage-grouse habitat. The BLM is amending its sage-grouse plans to consider new science in determining how to best conserve sage-grouse habitat on public lands across 10 Western states. The survey found robust support for BLM’s planning effort in rural counties where the iconic bird is found. Read more about the report at https://lnkd.in/gWB3qJRP

As an industry expert in the RV world, I found this recent article from Rogue Valley Times to be particularly interesting and relevant to RV enthusiasts and travelers. The mention of Sanctuary One, a nonprofit animal rescue care farm in the Rogue Valley, highlights a unique and worthwhile opportunity for RVers to visit and support a meaningful cause. With tours available every Friday and Saturday until October 26, 2024, this is a great chance for RV travelers to not only enjoy the beauty of the region but also learn about animal care and rescue efforts. This article underscores the growing trend of RVers seeking out meaningful and immersive experiences during their travels. Supporting local charities and organizations, like Sanctuary One, not only enriches our own experiences on the road but also contributes to the well-being of the communities we visit. I encourage fellow industry professionals and RV enthusiasts to consider incorporating visits to places like Sanctuary One into their travel itineraries. Let's continue to support these important efforts and make a positive impact wherever our RV adventures take us. What are your thoughts on blending travel with charitable activities? Share your experiences and ideas in the comments below! #RVIndustry #RVerCommunity #TravelWithPurpose #SupportLocalCharities #RVAdventures #ProfessionalEngagement

Click link to learn about - the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, - meet some of their current patients, - learn tips on what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife, and - tips on how to safely convince a family of wildlife to move out of your attic or from under your porch. So much great info here!