Tropical Forest Alliance’s Post

We have a new project! FBA are so excited to have a new project that is focused on improving Brigalow Country to help native threatened species. You can read more about these amazing reptiles here: https://lnkd.in/gU-rFXPp... For land managers wanting to help these species, here are some things you can do: - Start rotating paddocks – if cattle are in the same paddock for too long it will not only run out of grass, but damage the habitat of creatures like the Yakka Skink and Ornamental snake. - Put in water troughs for cattle so they aren’t relying on creeks and other natural waterways that other animals rely on for habitat. - Let your paddocks rest – rested paddocks are healthier paddocks. - Fence off sensitive areas (like hollows where rainwater collects) – these areas are important habitat of the Yakka Skink and Ornamental snake. - Keep your wildfire risk under control by having a good fire management plan such as doing cool burns. - Leave or add woody debris or leaf litter to create micro-habitats. This project is funded by the Australian Government under Saving Native Species and delivered by Fitzroy Basin Association, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel. #NaturalHeritageTrust #NaturePositive #NaturePositiveAustralia #Biodiversity, #DCCEEW, #NativeSpecies, #SaveNativeSpecies, #Conservation @TSCommissioner @ParksAustralia @DCCEEW

The declining fish populations in Lake Victoria are driven by overfishing, illegal practices, and environmental changes. These factors have led to reduced catches & increased conflict among fishermen. Since 2013, fish production in most counties bordering Lake Victoria has been decreasing. In Homa Bay County, fish production dropped from approximately 80,000 metric tonnes in 2013 to 50,000 metric tonnes in 2022, with 2014 being an exception. The introduction of zoning and patrols aims to reduce tensions, but long-term solutions are needed for sustainable fishing.  Explore the multimedia story in English: ↪️bit.ly/3UUBYb2 Soma kwa Kiswahili: ↪️🔗bit.ly/4e8AYZZ This is the first in our #FishlessNile story series, supported by the  Pulitzer Center and produced in collaboration with journalists from 6 countries in the Nile Basin, investigating how illegal fishing has depleted fish populations and driven cross-border conflict in the region. #FishlessNile

Costa Rica has a long history of #conservation and #wildlife protection. This is how it's expanding its efforts to protect the high seas. https://lnkd.in/eg4gHtvU

Colombia’s decision to relax a restriction so coastal communities can legally fish 15 species of shark and stingray has divided environmentalists and local communities over how to best protect endangered fish populations while respecting traditional ways of life. In January, Colombia partially lifted a ban on shark and stingray fishing that poor coastal communities had criticized on grounds that it criminalized their livelihoods. Along the Pacific Coast, Afro-Colombian communities are known to consume smoked shark and stingray meat and sell it in food markets, a custom prohibited under the 2021 ban. Responding to community complaints about the three-year-old ban, the Agriculture Ministry on Jan. 24 approved a measure allowing 11 shark and four stingray species to be landed as “bycatch,” which means they have been captured accidentally in the course of catching other, unrestricted fish species. Environmentalists worry the regimen will spur illegal fishing and further reduce already-declining shark and stingray numbers; but local communities say it allows them to resume a traditional practice vital to their economic survival.  Continue reading at: https://bit.ly/3UJY28l

Wildlife is constantly threatened by poaching for commercial bushmeat and the illegal trade of ivory. #lionmountaintv #WildlifeConservation #StopPoaching #EndWildlifeCrime #ProtectWildlife #ConservationEfforts #SaveOurWildlife #WildlifeProtection #AntiPoaching #IvoryTrade #BushmeatTrade

I’m not sure free is the concern as a fee will just get passed onto the consumer and won’t protect the water sources any more…. Our food production/agriculture rate is a big concern, but so is conservation. Maybe the answer is enforcement of sustainable ag practices instead, utilizing more techniques like targeted drip irrigation and more support/resources for small farmers. Let smaller farms manage sustainable and environmentally conscious operations instead of mega corps jeopardizing everything from bee populations to water availability and the consequences to eco systems they impact. Sometimes the solution isn’t directly targeted at the problem.

Zebra Mussels are an invasive species that contaminate the water and impact the ecosystem in many negative ways. They can change the quality of water, compete with native freshwater mussels, and reduce the amount of plankton available that form the basis of fish life. Our lake is one of the only remaining lakes in the region that hasn't been contaminated by Zebra Mussels and it's important to take preventative measures to keep them out of our lake. To learn more about how to prevent the invasion of Zebra Mussels, visit: https://lnkd.in/gbMXSu7K #lakewoodlake #lakewood #leessummit #homeowners #homeownersassociation #hoa #residential #homeownership

Senegal’s bottom trawling fleet is one of the largest in West Africa – what it catches is exported to foreign markets, mainly in the 🇪🇺. These bottom trawlers are extremely harmful, destroying the marine environment and dispossessing 169,000 people of their livelihoods. Bottom trawlers drag up everything in their paths, often illegally in zones reserved for artisanal fishers. As their resources dwindle, rising poverty results. Destruction of fishing gear, and even death from collisions also threatens the lives of these fishers. Governments and companies in Europe and Asia involved in this industry must assume their share of responsibility, while Senegalese authorities must implement transparency measures to protect its artisanal fishers and marine ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/edBjDddh

Wetlands provide numerous life-sustaining benefits that are vital to the environment as well as human health and well-being. Loss of wetlands contributes to a decrease in human safety, health, and economic prosperity due to increased susceptibility of people and infrastructure to natural disasters, decreased food and water security, increased harmful algal blooms and greater vulnerability to sea level rise.   A recent report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) found that wetlands now cover less than 6% of the lower 48 states, which is half of their original area. Loss rates have increased by 50% since 2009.   To achieve no net loss of all wetlands, including vegetated wetlands, a strategic update is needed to America’s approach to wetland conservation.   https://lnkd.in/ex9MSBk2

Culling Elephants Culling elephants in their natural habitat near human settlements is a contentious issue that must be carefully considered from multiple angles. While it may offer immediate relief in some cases, culling is not a sustainable or ethically sound long-term solution to wildlife-human conflict. The focus should instead be on developing strategies that address the root causes of the conflict, promote coexistence, and protect both human communities and wildlife. By preserving elephant populations and their habitats, we not only safeguard a keystone species but also promote the health of entire ecosystems. One question that looms large is when elephants die due to drought conditions and the communities in nearby settlements starve. Is it not feasible and ethical to slaughter a few and feed the hungry masses. This solution may mean more food for the remaining elephants and a source of protein for the needy in times of drought.