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New Study by 84-Scientists Proves: Wild Horses Are Native to North America

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New Study by 84-Scientists Says That Wild Horses Were in North America Long Before Europeans

As discussed below, “Taylor et al. looked at the genetics of horses across the Old and New Worlds and studied archaeological samples. They found no evidence for direct Pleistocene ancestry of North American horses, but they did find that horses of European descent had been integrated into indigenous cultures across

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Stewardship with Vision, Episode 9: Sieben Live Stock Company

Sieben Live Stock Company is a family owned and operated ranch in north central Montana which raises cattle and sheep. The Hibbard family believes proper grazing techniques can improve overall land health. Their practices include high density grazing with cattle herds, allowing adequate time to rest– which has ultimately led

The Function of Time in Environmental Recovery

The Function of Time in Environmental Recovery

Understanding the grass and grazer relationship NOTE: this article was originally published to ACHMonline.org A deep dive into a Holistic Management key insight Understanding how TIME affects overgrazing (environmental damage), rather than animal numbers is one of the Four Key Insights that Allan Savory describes in Holistic Management, A

Yellowstone in Depth: The Northern Range

Yellowstone in Depth: The Northern Range

The Northern Range is the hub of wildlife in Yellowstone National Park. Occupying just 10 percent of the Yellowstone Park, the Northern Range is winter range for the biggest elk herd in Yellowstone and is arguably the most carnivore-rich area in North America. Early management of predators caused dynamic changes

Lake Powell is Filling Up – With Mud

Lake Powell is Filling Up - With Mud

The basins behind America’s dams are filling up with sediment and the dam structures are aging. As discussed in the article below, this problem is acute at Lake Powell, the enormous reservoir created by the Glenn Canyon Dam in 1963. Meanwhile, the Desert Southwest is critically short of water.

2020 Tony Coote AM Memorial lecture – with Allan Savory

2020 Tony Coote AM Memorial lecture - with Allan Savory

The Mulloon Institute presents a unique opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading experts in Regenerative Agriculture, Allan Savory, as he presents the 2020 Tony Coote AM Memorial Lecture. NOTE: this post was originally posted to this site on September 2020

Biodiversity Loss & Climate Crises: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Biodiversity Loss & Climate Crises: Two Sides of the Same Coin

“As discussed below, “Regenerative practices not only increase the health of our soil and land, but also attract more biodiversity, build climate resilience, manage our GHG levels, and slow the rate of climate change.” NOTE: this article was originally published to Regeneration’s Substack Page on March 24, 2023. Climate

Small Pasture Management for Cattle

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Small Pasture Management for Cattle

This video is about Utah Cattleman Darrell Yardley, who attended an NRCS (National Resource Conservation Service) pasture management school and instituted a rotational grazing system on 23 acres. As he explains, this has produced more forage for his cattle. In the West, the stocking questions usually are “how many mother

Releasing Beaver on the Fall River in Idaho, 5-Miles from Yellowstone Park

Artificial Beaver Dams

Releasing Beaver on the Fall River in Idaho, 5-Miles from Yellowstone Park

This video of Pitchstone Waters’ second beaver release during the summer of 2020 contains excellent remarks by staff of the Idaho Fish and Game Department. Releasing Beaver on the Fall River in Idaho, near Yellowstone Park from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE: this video was originally published to this site

What is Regenerative Grazing and Why Does It Work So Well?

What is Regenerative Grazing and Why Does It Work So Well?

“Domestic animals can either hurt the land, or heal the land. NOTE: this article was originally published by The Regeneration on March 17, 2023. It was written by Meg Chatham. Can we graze livestock in a way that repairs, rebuilds, revitalizes, and restores ecosystem function? Regenerative grazing – also referred to

Momma Bear Struggles with Cubs

Momma Bear Struggles with Cubs

In Connecticut of all places…

Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

“A very depressing – and alarming – report on pesticide food contamination. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on March 19, 2023. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental health organization, released the 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce on Wednesday. The research revealed that almost

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best fences for wildlife

Wildlife-Friendly Cattle Fences in an Idaho Forest

This is the most wildlife-friendly fence design that we have seen. It would work great on large properties, whether placed around perimeters or inside for pastures. It goes up fast and uses a minimum of material. Wildlife-Friendly Cattle Fences in an Idaho Forest from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE: this

Guardians of the Karoo Rangelands

Guardians of the Karoo Rangelands

This article discusses the origins of high density, short duration grazing, and continuing work to implement it across Africa and the world. Quoting the authors, “As Allan Savory, John Acocks and others would prove time and again, putting livestock onto degraded land at high densities for a short amount of

The World’s Greatest Wildlife Photographer

The World's Greatest Wildlife Photographer

A Nebraska native, Thomas Mangelsen’s love of nature, his life outdoors and business success were heavily influenced by his father. An avid sportsman, Harold Mangelsen took his sons to favorite blinds along the Platte River in Nebraska to observe the great flocks of ducks, geese and cranes that migrate

To Teach Young Black Bears New Habits, Grand Teton Sees ‘Proactive Relocation’ as an Option

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To Teach Young Black Bears New Habits, Grand Teton Sees ‘Proactive Relocation' as an Option

“As discussed below, “wildlife officials actively rely on relocations as part of a larger management regime for black bears.” NOTE: this article was originally published to JHNewsandGuide.com on June 14, 2022. It was written by Karen Weintraub. A public service announcement for young black bears in Grand Teton National

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Stewardship with Vision, Episode 7: San Juan Ranch

This Western Landowners Alliance film by filmmaker Jason Roehrig features Colorado cattle ranchers George Whitten and Julie Sullivan, whose stewardship has restored and increased healthy biological processes while providing for a sustainable ranching model. While continually seeking balance between social, environmental and economic values, George and Julie have succeeded in

In Rural America, Right-to-repair Laws Are the Leading Edge of a Pushback Against Growing Corporate Power

In Rural America, Right-to-repair Laws Are the Leading Edge of a Pushback Against Growing Corporate Power

“The monopolies that control food production harm ranchers, farmers, consumers and the environment. The authors correctly state that small positive steps such as those described below are “.. not a substitute for right-to-repair legislation or the enforcement of antitrust policies.” NOTE: this article was originally published to TheConversation.com. It was

Cost-effectively Wildfire Grazing Steep Ground With Lava Flows (Talus Field) by Wild Horses

Cost-effectively Wildfire Grazing Steep Ground With Lava Flows (Talus Field) by Wild Horses

“As discussed in this video, so-called ‘invasive’ horses – actually North America’s oldest native species, can reduce wildfire and restore habitat in areas unreachable by any other large grazer. Watch this 1-minute video and judge for yourself: NOTE: this post was originally shared with us by Capt. William E. Simpson

Are Prescribed Burns The Silver Bullet Suggested For Wildfires?

Are Prescribed Burns The Silver Bullet Suggested For Wildfires?

“Outside-the-box thinking on prescribed burns, from the founder of Wild Horse Brigade. NOTE: this article was sent to us, and written by, Willian Simpson on January 5, 2022. It is published here with permission from the author. Feature photo is of the the deadly 2018 Klamathon Fire approaching Camp Creek.

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Artificial Beaver Dam Videos

Re-Establishing Beaver in an Idaho Meadow

At Pitchstone Waters Ranch on the Fall River in Idaho, we have been preparing beaver release sites for over a year. Here are our first 4-transplant beavers. The big ones weigh 80-pounds! Our profound thanks to the beaver group at Idaho Fish and Game for their support with this project.

Texas Ranch Near Big Bend That’s Half the Size of Rhode Island is Still for Sale

Far-West Texas Ranch Near Big Bend That’s Half the Size of Rhode Island is Still for Sale

“As discussed below, “Brewster Ranch,” covering a 30-mile-by-50-mile area, comprises 22 parcels and is the largest ranch coming to market in several years. NOTE: this article was originally published to ExpressNews.com on March 1, 2023. It was written by Timothy Fanning. The so-called Brewster Ranch hugs the Big Bend

World’s Longest Mule Deer Migration: Red Desert to Hoback

World's Longest Mule Deer Migration: Red Desert to Hoback

“As discussed below, each summer Deer 255 lives in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. But each winter, she travels far into Wyoming’s sagebrush sea and high desert ecosystem. She crosses the Pitchstone Plateau, within a few miles of Pitchstone Waters Ranch, which is 5-miles southwest of Yellowstone

Government Spends $2.6m to Reduce Fire Risk on Caribou-targhee, Private Lands

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Government Spends $2.6m to Reduce Fire Risk on Caribou-Targhee, Private Lands

“Simple, common sense steps to mitigate fire hazard in our public forests are subject to interminable delays and challenges. Practices like those described below are needed on millions and millions of acres across the West. NOTE: this article was originally published to JHNewsandGuide.com. It was written by Billy Arnold.

Bison Bunch Up to Protect Calves

Bison Bunch Up to Protect Calves

Over millions of years, rangelands have evolved under grazing by nomadic herds that travel in mass, bunched up to protect both young and adults from predators. And, plants have evolved to need this. This observation is the basis for holistic range practices such as monitored, rotational grazing. In this video,