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*Winch* 🌋 A winch is a mechanical device consisting of a drum or reel onto which a rope, cable, or chain is wound, typically operated by a motor, hand crank, or other power source. Winches are commonly used to pull or lift heavy loads, either horizontally or vertically, and are frequently employed in various industries such as construction, towing, marine operations, and off-road vehicle recovery. Uses 1. Off-road vehicle recovery 2. Towing and hauling 3. Marine operations 4. Construction and industrial applications 5. Forestry and logging #winch #constructionequipment

🐗 Feral pigs are a major pest in Queensland, causing $95 million in damage to agriculture each year. 🌾 Join Growcom and Suncoast Gold Macadamias for the "Track 'em and Trap 'em" field day, part of the 'Pests, Dirt & Fert' series, focused on feral pig management . 📅 Featuring expert presentations from Ricky Rogers, Darren Pratt, John Tidy, and Les Gain, the event covers practical, humane, and cost-effective control strategies, including drone surveillance, exclusion fencing, and more. 📍 Don’t miss the chance to learn from the pros and network with local growers > https://lnkd.in/gA7cJVpU #PestControl #QldAg #FeralPigManagement #MelonGrowers

Early detection and rapid intelligence delivery won't stop fires from starting, but has a significant impact on keeping small fires from becoming major incidents. In this clip from a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) flyover earlier this year, our TK Smart Sensor detects a small fire along a busy highway and produces an easy-to-share KML file of the perimeter within seconds of passing over the area. This capability is exponentially more valuable in remote or more sparsely-populated, where humans are much less likely to be a rapid source of early reporting. More info on our #wildfire technology here: https://lnkd.in/g8NsBem4

Choosing paper that is #carbonbalanced helps protect the Red-Shanked Douc and other species in danger of #extinction! This simple step is a powerful way to support #sustainability and the protection of our planet's #wildlife. https://lnkd.in/et9_ht6B #ChoosePaperResponsibly #GlobalConservation

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Choosing paper that is #carbonbalanced helps protect the Jaguar and other species in danger of #extinction! This simple step is a powerful way to support #sustainability and the protection of our planet's #wildlife. https://lnkd.in/et9_ht6B #ChoosePaperResponsibly #GlobalConservation

#SAV provides many benefits to #wildlife, #waterquality, & ecosystem services. This article from PBS highlights how #aquaticplants can help reduce effects of #oceanacidification. https://lnkd.in/eShvbAxH #WAPMS #aquaticplants #climatechange #bluecarbon #flashbackfriday #shellfish #pbs

Dave Howell has a vision for his semi-retirement. His vision is for assembling tracts of land to establish a working ranch, and managing and improving the timber land on the ranch to grow healthy forests and create beneficial wildlife habitat. It’s an undertaking that involves some small-scale logging operations, and he’s been able to see his vision come to fruition with the aid of Tajfun equipment. Howell put the Tajfun equipment to work on his ranch, and his ranch crew also does small-scale logging work for neighbors. Tajfun, a European manufacturer with a U.S. affiliate headquartered in Blaine, Washington, makes small-scale logging equipment primarily designed to work with farm tractor PTO. Howell has several pieces of Tajfun equipment: a self-loading forestry trailer, a log skidding winch, and a firewood processor. The trailer and winch are powered by a tractor while the firewood processor is a stand-alone machine powered by a gasoline engine. Read more in our current issue of TimberWest👉️ https://lnkd.in/dSq8ETMA #timberwest #logging #sawmills #idahoranch #tafjun #conservation #wildlife #agriculture #ranchlife #healthyforests #tajfunusa

🚀With the rapid advancement of technology, we can now accomplish many tasks that were once impossible. Thermal imaging technology, in particular, has unlocked new possibilities across industries, especially in safety, where its applications are expanding rapidly.   🔥Forest fires can be triggered by human factors, and the processes of daily monitoring and post-incident investigations of arsonists are extremely challenging. Dual-Spectrum PTZ Camera, known for their speed, accuracy, safety, and reliability, play a vital role in forest fire surveillance, greatly assisting forestry departments in performing their monitoring duties more effectively.   The integration of thermal imaging technology not only enhances fire prevention efforts but also equips forestry departments with a powerful tool to safeguard our green homeland through technological innovation.   #Raythink #thermal #thermalcamera #thermalimaging #infrared #infraredcamera #safety #wildfire #fire #point #nightvision #night

Geomagnetic storm disrupts GPS, affecting John Deere tractors. The company advises mitigation; AutoPath mapping is compromised. Precision farming faces challenges. John Deere has reassured its customers that the issue does not stem from their RTK network specifically. Rather, the higher accuracy and greater number of corrections in the RTK system made it more susceptible to the storm's disturbances. The company emphasizes that the geomagnetic storm has affected all GPS brands, not just John Deere's systems. To read more, visit our website. https://lnkd.in/eNy36f2T Video Credits: @9news, Youtube #GeomagneticStorm #GPSDisruption #JohnDeere #PrecisionFarming #AutoPathMapping #RTKNetwork #GPSChallenges #FarmingTechnology #GPSDisturbance #AgriculturalIssues #RTKSystem #StormEffects #FarmingDisruptions #GPSInterruption #AgriculturalInnovation