Bio-Diversity Living Soil Film Our soils support 95 percent of all food production, and by 2060, our soils will be asked to give us as much food as we have consumed in the last 500 years. They filter our water. They are one of our most cost-effective reservoirs for sequestering carbon. They are our
killing unwanted exotic lake trout spawn Soy Pellets Used to Kill Lake Trout at Yellowstone Lake The niche that the cutthroat trout enjoyed in Lake Yellowstone was unique in North America. The introduction of the Lake Trout – actually a char – destroyed the greatest cutthroat fishery in the world. The effort discussed in the article below targets the embryonic Lake Trout by ‘soiling’ and ‘smothering’ their spawning
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 6/14/2022 Videos The Navajo Nation contains some of the most beautiful desert mountain country in the Southwest. The author of ‘The Serengheti Rules’ has shown that in order to be healthy, grasslands need keystone grazers, many prey species and many predators. The idea of lessening regulation to achieve energy independence is
Bio-Diversity Energy Development Abuse Threatens Port Aransas and Texas' Bays and Estuaries The idea of lessening regulation to achieve energy independence is a good one until it is catastrophically abused as it is in South Texas’ coastal estuaries. Texas’ conservation organizations and wildlife agencies exist to protect wildlife and habitats. Why do they remain silent as one of our most environmentally and
"Invasion Biology" The Rules that Govern Life on Earth - with Sean B Carroll The author of ‘The Serengheti Rules’ has shown that in order to be healthy, grasslands need (1) keystone grazers, (2) many prey species and (3) many predators. In this 50-minute video he explains these ideas at the home of the British Royal Academy. NOTE: this post was originally published to
Bighorn Navajo Nation Game Surveys The Navajo Nation contains some of the most beautiful high-desert mountain country in the American Southwest. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on November 12, 2018.
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 6/7/2022 Articles “Cattle and bison readily crossbreed. It was ranchers who saved bison in the late 1800’s, but they ran these bison alongside their domestic cattle herds. New research from Texas A&M says that all bison, including the Yellowstone herds thought to be “pure,” are cattle hybrids. As
Bighorn New Movie About Texas Wildlife “”Deep in the Heart” is billed as Texas’ first wildlife movie. This trailer has great photography, scoring and narration. DEEP IN THE HEART | OFFICIAL TRAILER from Fin & Fur Films on Vimeo.
Bison New Texas A&M Research Documents Domestic Cattle Genetics in Modern Bison Herd “Cattle and bison readily crossbreed. It was ranchers who saved bison in the late 1800’s, but they ran these bison alongside their domestic cattle herds. New research from Texas A&M says that all bison, including the Yellowstone herds thought to be “pure,” are cattle hybrids. As explained
"Wolves" Dire Wolves Were Real—and Even Stranger Than We Thought Wolves have been in North America far longer than humans. As described below, the dire wolf was about the same size as the Yukon wolf and the northwestern wolf, the largest modern gray wolves (Canis lupus). Dire wolves’ prey included Western horses, ground sloths, mastodons, ancient bison, and camels. Dire
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 5/31/2022 Articles If wolves “compete” with moose, why do the the largest moose populations and the largest wolf populations in North America exist together? This article discusses some of reasons why the species are—in fact—complementary. Read why wolves keep moose herds healthy. Then, consider how wolves could help control
"Invasion Biology" Life of Elk Elk are Texas natives. Largely wiped out by 1900, they are poised to recover in far-West Texas, but need the same protection as other native game species. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on August 6, 2018.
Bio-Diversity Sandhill Cranes Talking Near Cascade Idaho Sandhill Cranes have been around for between 2.8 and 10-million years: That makes them one of the oldest living birds. They migrate thousands of miles from northern summer breeding grounds. Some have made it as far as Europe and even China. This group of Sandhill Cranes were vocalizing in
Fighting Wildfires Wildfires and Wildfire Prevention: What's Working, What's Not? Are controlled burns environmental ‘silver bullets’ or environmental disasters? NOTE: this article is being published with permission of the author. It was written by William E. Simpson II – full credits / reference below. Wildfires and Wildfire Prevention: What’s Working, What’s Not? Fire retardant chemicals are known carcinogens and pollutants
"Wolves" The Answer to Keeping Moose Populations Healthy? Wolves If wolves “compete” with moose, why do the the largest moose populations and the largest wolf populations in North America exist together? This article discusses some of reasons why the species are—in fact—complementary. Read why wolves keep moose herds healthy. Then, consider how wolves could help control CWD
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 05/24/2022 Articles Quoting sources for the article appearing below, ” … glyphosate is the most dangerous environmental chemical we face today due to its unique mechanism of toxicity, careless application, and pervasive presence.” Videos Winter wildlife, 2022 at Pitchstone Waters. Deseret Cattle and Citrus, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
"Wolves" 2022 Winter Wildlife Near Yellowstone Park, in Idaho Winter wildlife, 2022 at Pitchstone Waters.
"Invasion Biology" Restoring Bison at the American Prairie Reserve Buffalo were the keystone grazing animals of the American Great Plains. At the American Prairie Reserve in Northeastern Montana, the plan is to recreate the world’s largest bison herd. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on July 23, 2018
Bayer Saying No to Glyphosate in Our Foods, Environment Quoting sources for the article appearing below, ” … glyphosate is the most dangerous environmental chemical we face today due to its unique mechanism of toxicity, careless application, and pervasive presence.” NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on May 2, 2022. It was written by Melissa Diane Smith Of
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 5/17/2022 Articles Stories about some great Western characters. Humans of the Working Wild is a collection of stories from people in the West who are living, recreating and working with and among wildlife on working lands The article above discusses using goat herds to reduce the frequency and intensity of wildfire.
Bio-Diversity Church-Affiliated Ranch Balances Agriculture and Conservation in Central Florida Deseret Cattle and Citrus, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been going strong for 65 years. This commercial farming and ranching operation is situated on about 295,000 acres in parts of three Florida counties between Orlando and Melbourne.
Fred. A Human of the Working Wild Stories about some great Western characters. NOTE: this article was originally published to Onland.WesternLandOwners.org on July 21, 2021. Humans of the Working Wild is a collection of stories from people in the West who are living, recreating and working with and among wildlife on working lands, lightly edited
Firearms The World's Most Beautiful Shotguns Purdeys may not be the most reliable shotguns built, but they are hands-down the most beautiful – and expensive. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on July 16, 2018.
"Invasion Biology" When Goats Become Firefighters, Not Everyone Follows Orders The article below discusses using goat herds to reduce the frequency and intensity of wildfire. At Pitchstone Waters, we use goats every year. Their favorite food is leafy spurge – a rapidly spreading weed that no other domestic or wild animal will eat, and which is immune to herbicides. NOTE: this
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 05/10/2022 Articles Another excellent article by the Property and Environmental Research Center (PERC) the free market conservation think tank based in Bozeman. This one is about how to address people and livelihoods while achieving the essential ecological need to return wolves across the West. The Bridger-Teton National Forest will consider phasing
