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Animal Development

Building Cattle Pens in Minutes

Considering the difference in populations, the Aussies are way ahead of the US in their cattle practices. Neil Dennis 41 seconds from Peter Byck on Vimeo. NOTE: this post was originally published on December 2, 2016, and also reposted on July 15, 2021.

Roller Felling

Restoring quaking aspen, Utah’s state tree, is one of the Forest Service’s goals, but the agency isn’t rushing to embrace roller felling.

brown tree log on green grass field during daytime

Brush Chaining to Improve Elk Habitat

Quoting the makers of this video, “We head to Eastern Kentucky to observe a new habitat management technique called “Brush Chaining” to help rid the land of the invasive Autumn Olive. In turn, this will help Kentucky’s elk population thrive.” Chaining has been done in Texas for years. Short

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Ecologist Suzanne Simard Wants To Change The Way We Look At Trees

“As discussed in this article, the key to healthy forests is (1) tree species biodiversity, and (2) healthy soil life. NOTE: this article was originally published to Chatelaine’s Apple News channel on January 12, 2023. It was written by Michelle Cyca. Photo by Felicia Chang. Suzanne Simard has spent

Holistic Grazing in the Arizona / Sonora Borderlands

Arizona / Sonora Borderlands

Holistic Grazing in the Arizona / Sonora Borderlands

Cattle are grazed in any spot for 6-hours, followed by 18-months recovery. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on April 5, 2017, then republished on August 19, 2021.

Brush Sculpting

Brush Sculpting

“Much has been said about using cattle as proxies for bison: What about bison as proxies for cattle? NOTE: this article was originally published to Texas Bison in 2012. It was written by Shawn Vickers. Wildlife management in South Texas continues to evolve on large hunting operations, and most devoted

How Holistic Planned Grazing Works in 60 Seconds

How Holistic Planned Grazing Works in 60 Seconds

How does holistic planned grazing heal the soil? We explain it in this short introductory video. For more visit: http://savory.global Note: this post was originally posted to this site on August 2, 2021

USDA Wildlife Services–Black Vulture, Wolf Predation

"Invasion Biology"

USDA Wildlife Services--Black Vulture, Wolf Predation

“Wildlife Services” is the helpful-sounding name taken by the federal agency which has been conducting the misguided, wasteful, and counter-productive war on predators for over 120-years. The war started with bounties, but now relies on agency poison programs. At one time or another these folks have tried to kill out

Black Vultures Are Good for the Environment

Black Vultures Are Good for the Environment

Bird park aviculturist, Kat, joins us to tell us about one of the most “misunderstood” birds in the animal kingdom, the Black Vulture.

The Case for Destroying Old Forest Roads

The Case for Destroying Old Forest Roads

For the first 100-years of its history, the mission of the US Forest Service was to make public forests accessible for a host of human activities. Beginning 40-years ago the opposite mentality took hold. These well-intentioned attitudes have led to the woeful current forest conditions and their associated wildfires. NOTE:

Griz Bites Camera

Griz Bites Camera

“At Pitchstone Waters bears are constantly chewing up cameras and drinker float valves. For them its a form of play. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on July 4, 2021.

Is This Popular Weed Killer Making Americans Sick?

Is This Popular Weed Killer Making Americans Sick?

The herbicide Paraquat is manufactured by Syngenta, a Swiss-based company owned by the Chinese government. The chemical is banned in at least 58 countries — including China and Switzerland — because of its toxicity, yet it continues to be a popular herbicide in California and other parts of the United States. NOTE:

REGENERATIVE GRAZING: Using Cows to Rebuild Soil After a Century of Tillage.

REGENERATIVE GRAZING: Using Cows to Rebuild Soil After a Century of Tillage.

This episode shares the story of Stephen Brass of Walnut Grove Brass Family Farm in Stillman Valley, Illinois, and how he successfully transitioned his 160 acre farm from a chemical intensive, commodity crop operation to a regenerative 100% grass-fed beef operation. He shares the methods he is using to regenerate

a rhinoceros standing in a grassy field

"Invasion Biology"

Functional Traits - Not Nativenes - Shape the Effects Of Large Mammalian Herbivores on Plant Communities

For decades the assumption shared by conservation dogma and Invasive Species “Biology” has been that non-native animals – by definition – harm native habitat and plants. This belief is often used to justify the ongoing War on Wildlife. The authors of this scholarly work disagree. They say it’s what animals do,

Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses

Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses

Wildfire continues to devastate the American West at increasing rates. As this video is posted, wildfires are burning across more than 768,000-acres of land in twelve Western states, and 500,000-acres in Canada. Ten fires are in Idaho, which has been under a smoke cloud for days. According to

photo of iceberg

UN Says Melting Arctic Ice is a Key Indicator of Climate Change—But It's Not Melting

“Questioning the data. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on June 12, 2023. It was written by Karen Weintraub. Climate policy based on an assumed relationship between CO2 and Arctic ice levels is problematic, say scientists. It’s bad news for polar bears, according to the most

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Amazing 23-Year-Old Permaculture Food Forest - An Invitation for Wildness

The idea that forest and farms are mutually exclusive is incorrect. Doing what this video show alongside wildlife is difficult but possible. In the small town of Riverton at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island is Robert and Robyn Guyton’s amazing 23-year-old food forest. The 2-acre property

Biodiversity and Holistic Management

"Invasion Biology"

Biodiversity and Holistic Management

These excellent thoughts on the importance of biodiversity apply to wildlife as well as agriculture. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on November 20, 2016. And reposted again on July 1, 2021

Trillions Spent on ‘Climate Change’ Based on Faulty Temperature Data, Climate Experts Say

Trillions Spent on ‘Climate Change’ Based on Faulty Temperature Data, Climate Experts Say

This article says that “… a growing chorus of climate scientists are saying the temperature readings (on which rising global temperature models are based) are faulty and that the trillions of dollars pouring in are based on a problem that doesn’t exist.” NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.