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One Creature Changed the Countryside and Our Lives More Than Any Other. Meet the Horses That Built Britain

"Invasion Biology"

One Creature Changed the Countryside and Our Lives More Than Any Other. Meet the Horses That Built Britain

As discussed in the article below, horses evolved in the Americas, and crossed to Europe and Asia during previous ice ages. Domestic horses are central to human civilizations – including those of North America. NOTE: this article was originally published to BBC Countryfile’s Apple News Channel. It was written by

After Dinner Guest: American Pine Marten

American Pine Marten

After Dinner Guest: American Pine Marten

“When we cook on the porch this voracious little guy shows up. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on March 17, 2021

Bear Activity, Conflicts Pick up in Teton Area

Bear Activity, Conflicts Pick up in Teton Area

“As discussed below, human-bear conflicts are usually caused by food left out by humans, and for that reason can mostly be managed. Quoting the authors, “A few miles northwest of Jackson, the recent incident in Ashton illustrates what can go wrong when bears enter areas with unsecured attractants.” NOTE: this

Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses

"Invasion Biology"

Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses

Wildfire continues to devastate the American West at increasing rates. According to some, the plan that could combat the danger of forest fire lies in the complicated history and present role of the wild horse. Naturalist rancher William E. Simpson II, Michael Perez, and Pulitzer Prize winning author David Philipps

Everybody Knew the Invasive Grass of Maui Posed a Deadly Fire Threat, but Few Acted

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Everybody Knew the Invasive Grass of Maui Posed a Deadly Fire Threat, but Few Acted

As discussed below, the Lahaina fires were caused by excessive dry fuel accumulated over many years. The only sustainable way to control this dangerous buildup is by grazing. But common sense is stopped by opposition to ‘non-native’ animals, which includes ANY animal that grazes. NOTE: this article was originally published

Woman Is Killed by a Bear Near Yellowstone, Officials Say

Woman Is Killed by a Bear Near Yellowstone, Officials Say

As discussed below, grizzly populations are expanding, and human-grizzly conflicts are increasing. This inevitably leads to more bears being killed by agencies charged with removing problem bears and humans defending themselves. It also prompts unprovoked, illegal bear shootings by people who fear the bruins and despise the agencies who they

If a Tree Falls in the Forest...?

Really Deep Thoughts

If a Tree Falls in the Forest...?

“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” is a philosophical thought experiment that raises questions regarding observation and perception. Physicists and philosophers have debated this for centuries. Thanks to Idaho Fish and Game, we now have the

Carbon Offset Market Opens to Small Southern Timberland Owners

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Carbon Offset Market Opens to Small Southern Timberland Owners

Here is a good article about using carbon credits to encourage private landowners to engage in better forestry practices. While most carbon credits are environmentally and economically dubious, if we insist on these subsidies, let’s direct them towards holistic practices that reduce fire hazards while improving soil fertility. NOTE:

A bear is encountering a human in Idaho

bear Hunter Conflicts

Pitchstone Waters' Trespass Suppression Associate

Pitchstone Waters’ Trespass Suppression Associate Another quick view of the bear… For more posts like this, in your inbox weekly – sign up for the Restoring Diversity Newsletter

Meat Consumption and Longevity

Meat Consumption and Longevity

As discussed below, it turns out that eating meat is good not bad for people’s life expectancy. Wait long enough and you’ll see most medical ‘facts’ debunked. But as a matter of common sense, why would anyone think that carnivores shouldn’t be carnivorous? NOTE: this article was

Incentivizing Wildlife Stewardship

Incentivizing Wildlife Stewardship

The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of listed species from going extinct, but only 2% of listed species have actually recovered. Property & Environment Research Center (PERC) believes we can do better. NOTE: this video was originally published to Pitchstonewaters.com on February 8, 2021

PG&E Scraps Tree-Trimming Program Once Seen as Key to Fire Prevention

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PG&E Scraps Tree-Trimming Program Once Seen as Key to Fire Prevention

As discussed below, California’s big electric company says it can’t control wildfires with chainsaws. As discussed for years on this blog, the ONLY cost effective and sustainable way to reduce wildfires is with animal impact from wild and domestic animals. NOTE: this article was originally published to WSJ.

Two Princeton, MIT Scientists Say EPA Climate Regulations Based on a ‘Hoax’

Two Princeton, MIT Scientists Say EPA Climate Regulations Based on a ‘Hoax’

Physicist, meteorologist testify that the climate agenda is ‘disastrous’ for US

How China Is Destroying American Farmland

How China Is Destroying American Farmland

“What the pig factories are doing to the environment – and who owns them. Meanwhile millions of free-ranging wild pigs are shut out of the domestic food supply, through the actions of the big factories and the agencies with whom they are integrated. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.

Grass Fed Beef: Farm to Fork Wyoming

Grass Fed Beef: Farm to Fork Wyoming

Fourth generation Wyoming ranchers, Bobby and Brendan Thoman, return cattle to the family operation – using an elegant logic of healthier soil and a focus on both the cow and customer. NOTE: this post was priginally published to this site on February 1, 2021

Trincheras Study

Trincheras Study

“The study below discusses the effectiveness of rock structures in starting to cure degraded desert arroyos and gullies. While effective, these treatments are costly and in our experience MUST be continuously maintained. The more degraded the land, the harder it is to restore. These treatments are an add-on – not a

Keyline Desert Ranch

Keyline Desert Ranch

This video is about Keyline soil restoration on a desert ranch in Northern Mexico. Keyline “flood-flow” channels are combined with Keyline contour ripping between “flood-flow” channels. Both channels and rip patterns are on contours established by drone survey and laser transit. Disturbed soil has been seeded. Regrowth following 6-inches (150

Higher Cattle Prices Here, More To Come, Rebuilding Yet To Begin

Higher Cattle Prices Here, More To Come, Rebuilding Yet To Begin

“Good news for the folks who produce the beef Americans love. Beef producers have been suffering for years. NOTE: this article was originally published to Livestock Weekly on August 2, 2023. It was written by By Colleen Schreiber. — For more posts like this, in your inbox weekly – sign up for

Markets for Conservation: Reining in the Wild Horse Crisis

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Markets for Conservation: Reining in the Wild Horse Crisis

There are more wild horses and burros on the public landscape allotted to them than that range can sustain. Beautiful as they are, these animals are degrading the range and they compete for water and forage with other wildlife. The result of too many horses on too little range is