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Struggling to manage the degraded native plant communities within your parkland? A natural resource management plan can help you prioritize your natural areas investment, establish a strategy for restoration, and obtain funding. In our latest blog article, landscape architect and ecologist Fred Rozumalski covers the four simple steps you’ll need to create actionable improvements for your park system: https://lnkd.in/gcZZHatQ. #BarrInsights #NaturalResourceManagementPlan #NativePlants #ParkSystem

Breaking good news! Today, Ross River Dena Council, the Government of Yukon, and Parks Canada announced a national park reserve feasibility study in Yukon Territory. Together, these governments have set the stage for a study that could lead to a national park reserve, offering opportunities for conservation, reconciliation, and sustainable development in the region. We applaud Ross River Dena Council, Yukon Government, and Parks Canada for their collaboration in signing the memorandum of understanding that paves the way for this study. Conservation happens through collaboration. This is an extension of our role which has been working with other conservation partners and Ross River to build support and create the enabling conditions for this step. Work that is possible thanks to your financial support. The feasibility study will be led by Parks Canada in close partnership with Ross River Dena Council and the Yukon Government. The study will evaluate the environmental, cultural, social, and economic factors involved in potentially designating this exceptional area as a national park reserve. This is the second national park feasibility study announced in 2024 for the Yellowstone to Yukon region. The first, in Yukon Territory’s Peel Watershed on Gwich’in and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun territory, was announced in April 2024. This is a meaningful step toward protecting one of northern Canada’s most ecologically and culturally significant landscapes and supports Canada’s 30x30 goal.

🌿 Great news for newts in Stafford Borough! 🌿   St. Modwen is leading the way in sustainable development with the Meaford Power Station redevelopment. As part of the project, 14 new ponds are being created on-site, alongside the enhancement of hibernacula and terrestrial habitats to support and boost local newt populations. In addition, the Newt Conservation Partnership is creating 13 more ponds off-site, further contributing to the enhancement and conservation of biodiversity in Staffordshire. 🦎💧   This initiative is a great example of how conservation and development can work together. The NatureSpace District Licence Scheme not only ensures the protection of wildlife but also unlocks economic growth and job creation, demonstrating that environmental responsibility and business success can go hand in hand.   By integrating habitat creation into the redevelopment, St. Modwen is setting a standard for sustainable and wildlife-friendly development that benefits both the environment and the local economy. 🌍💼 #SustainableDevelopment #Biodiversity #EconomicGrowth #WildlifeConservation #DistrictLicenceScheme #StaffordBorough #NatureAndDevelopment https://lnkd.in/eTQvQBS7

"Nearly 25 percent of the world's total land area suffers from degradation. Restoring these landscapes can provide a wide range of benefits, including food security, biodiversity conservation, enhanced local incomes and cleaner water. Recognizing this, several global and regional initiatives such as the Bonn Challenge, the New York Declaration on Forests, AFR100 in Africa and Initiative 20x20 in Latin America, have committed to restoring millions of hectares of land by 2030. But restoration is complex: each landscape has a different set of needs, actors and natural conditions. Transforming these large-scale restoration commitments into project-level implementation requires thorough planning, complete with clear pathways, tools and guidance. The Restoration Launchpad, a new guidebook from WRI, presents a step-by-step process for planning and implementing a landscape approach to restoration projects. It identifies the five essential stages of every project: • Scope, • Design, • Finance, • Implement, and • Monitor. Each stage is outlined with key steps and a checklist to help planners track their progress and ensure that each topic has been taken into consideration. These checklists can be adapted and implemented by planners and practitioners in a variety of ecosystems, including grasslands, pasturelands, farmlands, coastal zones, wetlands, and peatlands. [...]." For more information and download the guide please visit https://lnkd.in/dsNdvK2c #WRI #LargeScaleRestoration #LandDegradation #grasslands #pasturelands #farmlands #CoastalZones #wetlands #peatlands #RestorationProjects #LandscapeApproach #RestorationLaunchpad #officiodotambienteatgmailcom - Repost by Officio Ambiente Ltda. http://goo.gl/GCk5pL

Tree preservation is essential for maintaining the green space in Fort Worth, a city known for its natural beauty. With increasing urban development, implementing effective tree conservation practices becomes more critical. Investing in tree preservation techniques not only enhances the urban landscape but also supports local ecosystems and improves air quality. https://lnkd.in/gQWiYnwg

Having passed through the stunning Adirondack Mountains just a couple of days ago, it was a pleasure to speak more with Henry Tepper today about his instrumental role at The Nature Conservancy US in securing significant tracts of this 6 million acre (2.4 million ha) expanse of wilderness in upstate New York. The 'park', created in 1892, is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States, bigger than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Parks combined. What makes ADK unique is not just its size but its integrated approach to conservation land use: it contains public and private protected areas, but also towns where people live year-round, recreation areas, and managed forestry, to name a few other uses. This provides a truly landscape-scale approach to land management that has had extraordinary environmental as well as social benefits. There are lots of things about the creation of ADK in the 1800s that would be difficult to replicate today, but some essential elements remain relevant: 1. Land Protection: The Adirondack Park is a mix of public and private lands, which allows for diverse management strategies and a balance between recreation, conservation, and economic use. 2. Community Involvement: Local communities and stakeholders have played a crucial role in shaping conservation efforts, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility. 3. Adaptive Management: The park's management practices have evolved to incorporate ecological science and respond to changing conditions and needs. Sometimes conserved areas need to be just that - conserved for nature and the plants and animals that rely on it. But there is also a growing role for integrated approaches that incorporate social, cultural and economic co-benefits - particularly when they can achieve large landscape conservation outcomes as a result. #ilcncongress #studytour #adirondacks #integratedlanduse #conservation #cobenefits #largelandscapes #connectivity #community #adaptivemanagement #biodiversity #climatechange #privatelandconservation #peerlearning #ilcn Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada

Imagine diving into a rich tapestry of community engagement, cultural sustainability, and marine management that's as interconnected as a coral reef ecosystem. 🌊💬 In a world where conservation efforts are often measured solely on ecological impacts, this article sheds light on the importance of understanding the social and cultural dimensions of marine management. Here's my take: - Embracing socio-cultural principles alongside traditional ecological indicators offers a holistic approach to marine management. - Collaborative efforts between government agencies and local communities can pave the way for effective conservation strategies. - Place-based knowledge and inclusive community involvement are pivotal in developing meaningful socio-cultural indicators. Let's delve deeper into the depths of community stewardship and how it intertwines with ecological well-being. Your thoughts and reflections are welcome! 🌿💭 https://lnkd.in/gDmmQP52

Planning Land Development? Let Chaffin Works Help You Do It Right! 🏗️ When planning land development, it's important to consider the natural environment. At Chaffin Works, we offer a range of services to ensure your project is both successful and sustainable: 🌿Habitat Surveys: Assess existing habitats to understand the environmental context of your site. 🌿Ecological Impact Assessments: Evaluate and mitigate the effects of development on local wildlife. 🌿Natural England Development Licenses: Ensure compliance with regulations to protect protected species. 🌿Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments: Promote and enhance biodiversity to support wildlife, delivering long-term ecological benefits. 🌿Land Clearance: Clear land responsibly, minimizing disruption to the environment. With our expertise, you can move forward with confidence, knowing that your land development is eco-conscious and meets all regulatory requirements. Ready to plan your next project? Get in touch today! ops@chaffinworks.com #LandDevelopment #HabitatSurveys #EcologicalImpact #BiodiversityNetGain #LandClearance #SustainableDevelopment #ChaffinWorks 🌱🏞️

As proponents of nature conservation, we're always excited to read research findings that show the importance of urban habitats in supporting biodiversity. 🌴 A recent Yale University study, published by the Yale School of the Environment’s Yale Environment 360 publication, demonstrates how researchers and city managers around the globe are recognising the importance of urban nature and wildlife habitats. The article suggests this realisation may be "the start of an urban wildlife movement"! See: https://lnkd.in/gthf56GG Creating space for nature in cities takes many forms — from parks and reserves to rooftop gardens, community gardens, and Nature Blocks. What's clear is that we can all take action to support nature in cities by establishing Nature Blocks in our backyards or on our balconies. By making space for nature to thrive in cities, collectively we can ensure its long-term survival, resilience and functioning, while enjoying many related ecological, cultural, and spiritual benefits. 🌸 Find out more about how to create your own Nature Block by downloading the CVA app today! Our Nature Blocks™ initiative is proudly supported by the Bupa Foundation. #ConservationVolunteers #CVA #Biodiversity #UrbanNature #NatureBasedSolutions #BiodiversityMatters

Making a difference in small spaces Urban Ecological Restoration I sometimes hear people in urban areas express frustration that they can't do more to help restore ecology and regenerate our living systems. There is often a sentiment that one needs a large landscape to make a difference. I've been involved with Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification's collaboration to follow up on various stormwater BMP and conservation landscaping efforts in the Anacostia watershed, (a tributary of the Potomac river and Chesapeake Bay). This effort brings me onto quite a few properties in an urban area. This has been very encouraging. While it might not feel like one family can make a difference with their small urban lot, I think this misses the larger picture. I was recently at one property and noticed several properties on that street that had native and conservation landscaping. The area was a beautiful oasis of lush green along the Washington DC border... and the birds and insects loved it too. I don't know who started the trend on that block, but it was successful in beginning restoration for that entire area. You can make a difference where you are, no matter how small the area you have under your stewardship. It has to begin somewhere and you never know how big of a difference that one small step might lead to. #biodiversity #conservationlandscaping #ecologicalrestoration #stormwaterbmp