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Webinar Alert WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The Role of Riparian Buffers in Watersheds and in your Local Landscape Juliana Barrett & Chet Arnold In this presentation we will explore what riparian buffers are and why they are a critical component of both our coastal and inland communities. Riparian buffers play a critical role in water quality and watershed protection, provide wildlife habitat, and assist with climate resilience. Because of the transitional nature of riparian buffers (wet to dry), these areas allow for a variety of non-traditional landscaping choices and designs that still allow for water access and water viewsheds. The current state of riparian buffers will also be discussed. Register (free) at: https://lnkd.in/eWPpxDrU

Planting native plants helps protect Virginia’s natural beauty and supports our environment. Native plants help to: 🌱 Boost Local Ecosystems 💧 Save Water & Resources: 🍂 Preserve Virginia’s Heritage When you choose native plants, you’re investing in a healthier, more sustainable future for our land and communities. Ready to grow native? Learn more about Virginia’s native plants and where to find them: https://ow.ly/hO9050UKzfN Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Small, but mighty. 💪 These little fish are key players in the marine food web. 🐟🕸️ But there is more to their story... ⏳Their burrowing behaviors play an important role in sediment mixing, which is key to creating and maintaining sandy marine habitats. To understand the potential impacts of sand harvesting, we partnered with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary to develop sustainable practices that safeguard these vital fish. 🛡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/pi1950SyXcp

These are some great guides to seed cone collection.

"Forests that can fully deliver for climate change; fully deliver for biodiversity decline; fully deliver for people's health and well-being. And importantly, maintain a productive element so it can be financially resilient going forward.” What do you think of Forestry England’s new ‘wild areas’ initiative? While baselining and MRV will play a key role in educating us on if, when and how to intervene, we also love to hear experts talking confidently about letting nature lead the way. 🦋 #Woodlands #WoodlandCreation #naturebasedsolutions #biodiversity #sustainability #climateaction

I hope the planers actually get out from behind their desk and visit the sites & nearby sites of sustainable Nature Conservation such as Wood Pasture or Coppice so they do not put more blocks in the way of Nature's Recovery like the DfT does by fragmenting sites, increasing Climate Change & pollution by increasing roads to facilitate more traffic & to predictably spread diseases like Ash Die Back that has already taken many Millions of £ out of the pocket of Nature Conservation organizations. Re-Wilding is an answer to the damage caused by the Forestry Commission trying to predict the future demand for a very long-term crop (90+ years for trees) when the government works on long-term plans of 3 years max with funding subject to the whims of the day. As bureaucrats give grants based on the survival rate of planted trees after 10 years the land-managers have to cut down all the natural regeneration so they can count how many of their planted trees survived. Woodlands used to provide all the fuel for cooking & heating for domestic & industrial use and over 90% of all buildings for centuries until the building of the canals enabled the government's fake accounting system to make it cheaper to import coal than Coppice local Woods.

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 202 - Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 Policy: Public Lands and Natural Resources Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eiwSQRGd The Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 202, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, which was originally established in 2009. The Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program is a federal initiative that supports collaborative, community-based forest man...

Native Prairies Association of Texas, Fayette Prairie Chapter is hosting a Hands-on Conservation Workshop, “Native Prairie Soil” featuring Garry Stephens & Nathan Haile of WHF Sat, Feb 8th. Learn about: • The importance of soil history and how it impacts your prairie restoration. • Techniques for identifying soil types and understanding their unique properties. • Core principles of soil health and how to apply them to restoration projects. • How soil health influences your restoration success. • Methods for monitoring and improving the soil on your prairie. • A guided tour showcasing the unique soils of the Post Oak Savannah and Blackland Prairie regions. https://lnkd.in/gWFPeWdS

June is National Rivers Month, a time to celebrate the beauty and significance of rivers. These waterways play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human activities. In Oregon, experts from ICF and Willamette Riverkeeper are studying freshwater mussels in the Willamette River watershed. These remarkable creatures enhance water quality, stabilize riverbeds, and provide essential habitats. They also attract healthier macroinvertebrate communities, which serve as important food sources for salmon. Unfortunately, like many native river species, freshwater mussel populations are declining. To address this, the team uses environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to survey large watershed areas. By understanding the habitat needs of these biota, they contribute to restoration and protection efforts that benefit freshwater mussels and the overall health of our rivers. Learn more about our environment work: https://okt.to/HSB2Aa

A must-read article on options for restoring our logged forests: Try new approaches. Learn from practice. And work together to figure out how best to heal Forest Country.