Papé Group’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

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

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.

Are you sharing your dreams for your land? Your land goals, your vision, is something to be proud of! Even if it seems ridiculous in the moment. There are some standard, underlying no go options, and they typically relate to your timber type and soil suitability. For example: you cannot create a longleaf pine savannah for quail hunting from a cypress swamp. But otherwise your dreams are worth pursuing if youre bold enough to share them honestly and find the right resources to help you get there. Our FREE Beginner Landowner Journal can help you put pen to paper to filter out your true desires with your land: https://lnkd.in/e2pUwRQX So, are you ready to take the first step and say your goals outloud? #faithfamilyforests #landowner #landownership #land #landandladies #forest #beginner #inheritance #sustainableforestry #biblicalprincinples

Hunters and construction workers both play roles in the conservation through their impact on ecosystems. Hunters contribute to wildlife management by controlling populations, while construction workers and companies can implement eco-friendly practices to minimize habitat disruption both preserving ecosystems for the long term. #constructioncamo #construction #camo #ecoysystem #conservation #contractor #hunting #subcontractors #generalcontractor #wildlife #wildlifeconservation

Some #environmentalists have been camped out near the factory for months” - How much are camping fees there? 🤣 It looks like they are neither ‘environmentalists’ nor ‘activists’. What are your thoughts? (Chartered and non-chartered environmentalists here on LinkedIn?, IEMA CIWEM members? ) Have they obtained a licence to carry out this type of forestry activity (e.g. building 'houses' on trees, camping), which can affect wildlife and their habitats? Any forestry activity can disturb wild and nesting birds. The spring is a time when nature is alive and many species are preparing for a new breeding season. https://lnkd.in/dZrKiQjb https://lnkd.in/dnVne4fv

Stocking the freezer with wild game is a wonderful thing, and a very resourceful and often tasty way to eat. It's interesting to me that many folks who love to hunt are not also buying meat (and other products) directly from farms and ranches selling their goods, or spending some money each year to hunt private land. Wildlife have a sense for public land vs. private, and the reality is the species we love to hunt are spending most of their time thriving on private land. Buying ranch and farm goods and paying to recreate on private land are two easy ways to help farms and ranches stay in business, and continue to serve as healthy havens for wildlife herds. #wildlifeconservation #hunting #knowyourrancher #ruminants #farmersmarket #farming #ranching

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.