Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 1/10/2022 Thanks for subscribing to the Pitchstone Waters weekly newsletter. Here is what we’ve been reading, watching and writing about this week…
deer migrations Camera Collars This content was originally sent to us by the Wyoming Migration Initiative, with this explanation, “This past spring we posted migration updates of a doe named Del using footage from a camera collar. Viewers loved the on-the-ground view of Del moving into Dell Creek in the Hoback Basin, and caring
Bog restoration The Climate Profit Buried in Scotland's Bog “Restoring peat bogs in Scotland. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on May 5, 2022. It was written by David Segal. Repairing the country’s extensive peatlands could help the world mitigate climate change. It could also make a fast-fashion billionaire even richer. Headway is an initiative
Bighorn How Bighorn Learn to Migrate As discussed in this video, herds of bighorn, moose and elk learn over many generations where, how and when to migrate. This knowledge takes a long time to accumulate. Knowledge is passed from generation to generation. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on April 20, 2020
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 1/3/2022 Thanks for subscribing to the Pitchstone Waters weekly newsletter. Here is what we’ve been reading, watching and writing about this week…
Climate Ocean Depth Comparison In all likelihood the interaction of the ocean, and fluctuating energy output from the sun, controls global climate – including long term warming and cooling trends – aka ‘climate change’. — For more posts like this, in your inbox weekly – sign up for the Restoring Diversity Newsletter
Yellowstone Park Yellowstone Supervolcano Contains More Magma, New Study Finds “As discussed below, Yellowstone remains a very active volcanic caldera. It last erupted 70,000 years ago. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on December 1, 2022. It was written by Robin George Andrews. The extra magma doesn’t mean it’s more likely to erupt, scientists
Bio-Diversity How an Oregon Sheep Ranch Is Carrying on the Heritage of American Wool—and Shepherding It Into the Future “As discussed below, planned, moderate rotational grazing and restricted soil disturbance on Western sheep ranches have aided the recovery of bunchgrass and fended off cheatgrass, the interior West’s most troublesome invasive species. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on November 18, 2022. It was written by
healthy grassland ecosystems Stewardship with Vision -- Episode 6: Moore Land & Cattle Co Through years of carefully planned and implemented prescribed fire, Greg Moore was able to push back on juniper encroachment of grasslands on his northern New Mexico ranch and re-establish healthy grassland ecosystems for cattle and wildlife alike. He also restored wetlands on his land for the benefit of beavers and
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 12/27/2022 Articles Black bears are evolving, as explained above. Many people don’t realize that dams wear out, and dam reservoirs silt in. Often, dam reconstruction is not economically justified, as explained below. Videos A great video from Drake, folks who make wonderful duck hunting gear. Methane emissions from cattle contribute
Conservation Drake 2022 Christmas Wishes and Hunting Season Highlights A great video from folks who make wonderful duck hunting gear. — For more posts like this, in your inbox weekly – sign up for the Restoring Diversity Newsletter
American black bears Western Black Bears Are Turning Cinnamon? “Black bears are evolving, as explained below. NOTE: this article was originally published to LiveScience.com on December 16, 2022. It was written by Jennifer Nalewicki. For the past 9,000 years, American black bears have slowly been turning red due to a genetic variant. Some American black bears have
Conservation ‘Momentous:’ US Advances Largest Dam Demolition in History “Many people don’t realize that dams wear out, and dam reservoirs silt in. Often, dam reconstruction is not economically justified, as explained below. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on November 17, 2022. It was written by Gillian Flaccus. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — U.S. regulators approved
Animal Growth Why This Cattle Farmer Moves His Cows Every Day Methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change – but Will Harris says he has a solution. NOTE: this video was originally published to BBC.com on December 10, 2019. Video filmed and edited by Hannah Long-Higgins; produced by Haley Thomas. We initially posted this to our site on April 6,
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 12/20/2022 Articles As discussed in the article above, forest health rests on microscopic soil organisms and tiny land creatures. Agricultural and land management practices generally dismiss soil life and small mammals as unimportant. Yet the conservation and restoration of our mighty forests and their iconic wildlife depends on the tiniest and
deer mice Meet the Mice Who Make the Forest As discussed in the article below, forest health rests on microscopic soil organisms and tiny land creatures. Agricultural and land management practices generally dismiss soil life and small mammals as unimportant. Yet the conservation and restoration of our mighty forests and their iconic wildlife depends on the tiniest and seemingly
Bio-Diversity Stewardship with Vision - Episode 5: David Spicer Quoting the producers of the video below, “David Spicer’s leadership in restoring springs, wetlands, and riparian areas on his ranch and beyond has helped keep a species from being listed under the ESA and supported return of many more to this Nevada desert valley. We thank him for sharing
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 12/13/2022 Articles This article from the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), a free market environmental think tank based in Bozeman, discusses market solutions to the problematic small growth timber choking our public forests. This small but abundant timber is generally thought to have little economic value. This remains one of
Bio-Diversity Idaho's Snake River Plain: A Tale of Two Basins Here is an excellent article on the geologic history of the Snake River Basin in Idaho. The Fall River – a tributary of the Snake -flows through Pitchstone Waters. CLICK HERE To find more information on the animals (including wild horses) that inhabited this basin before humans arrived. NOTE: this article
forests Turning Fire Risk Into Financial Reward This article from the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), a free market environmental think tank based in Bozeman, discusses market solutions to the problematic small growth timber choking our public forests. This small but abundant timber is generally thought to have little economic value. NOTE: this article was originally
book review Book Review: Man, Cattle and Veld by Johann Zietsman Note: Originally posted January 9, 2017. This remains one of the most informative and entertaining of all books on cattle and grazing for habitat improvement. Man, Cattle and Veld by Johann Zeitsman records the journey of one of South Africa’s foremost cattleman from a practitioner of the disastrous range
land management Stewardship with Vision – Episode 4: Ute Creek Cattle Company Quoting the producers of the video below, “In far northeastern New Mexico, Tuda and Jack Crews’ land and water management models innovation, conservation, increased resiliency, and community connection.” Filmed in the deserts of New Mexico, this video is about holistic management. It sets forth concepts and practices that will work
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 12/6/2022 Articles As reported in this article, wildfire can increase human-cougar conflict. This shows why wildfire reduction with such tools as domestic animal grazing, and logging, is good for wildlife, and people. More insanity from the anti-fossil fuel programs is reported below. These wood pellets burn dirtier than natural gas, crude
Animal Collars Mountain Lions Pushed Out by Wildfires Take More Risks As reported below, wildfire can increase human-cougar conflict. This shows why wildfire reduction with such tools as domestic animal grazing, and logging, is good for wildlife, and people. NOTE: this article was originally published to ScienceNews.org on October 28, 2022. It was written by Bethany Brookshire. California’s Woolsey
Biodiversity Drax: UK Power Station Owner Cuts Down Primary Forests in Canada More insanity from the anti-fossil fuel programs is reported below. These wood pellets burn dirtier than natural gas, crude oil, or coal. The so-called “renewable” forests take centuries to regrow. The energy produced costs many times more per BTU than fossil fuels. Meanwhile most all these countries sit on vast
