Conservation

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"Invasion Biology"

Examples of Grassland Restoration - Allan Savory - Tufts University

Excerpted from Allan Savory’s presentation on January 25, 2013 at Tufts University’s Fletcher School, this segment highlights examples of how Holistic Management restores grasslands from land that’s degraded to desert. This innovative, natural, and simple idea mimics Nature by using careful management of livestock to stimulate the

Bio-Diversity

Britain is Restoring Ancient Farmland 'Ghost Ponds'. Here's How They're Recovering Its Dwindling Biodiversity

As reported below, in England the number of once-common farm ponds has dropped by half over the last few decades. Like beaver ponds, farm ponds are biodiversity “powerhouses”. Awareness of their ecological importance is growing, and private owners are leading restoration efforts.   NOTE: this article was originally published to BBC’

Bio-Diversity

Preserving The Future of Grouse, Woodcock and Hunting

Ruffed Grouse are numerous in the Yellowstone area, including Pitchstone Waters. This excellent video from the Ruffed Grouse Society discusses why “Hands-Off” forest management policies are destroying the health of national forests, and dragging wildlife health and numbers down as forests decline.   The Ruffed Grouse Society is North America’s

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Parts Of Big Bend National Park To Close For Removal Of Non-Native Sheep

Texas’ war on wildlife and biodiversity continues.  CLICK HERE for the “Rest of the Story” on this insanity.   NOTE: this article was originally published to National Parks Traveler’s Apple News Channel. It was written by By NPT Staff.   A few areas of Big Bend National Park in Texas will

Bio-Diversity

Hunting Wild Pheasant in Idaho

We join Bret Wannacott on private land in Idaho to hunt wild pheasants.    We discuss how to gain access to private land by building relationships with land owners. Plus we delve into the tradition of hunting as Bret’s dad joins us (and Bret has a surprise for him). And

Bio-Diversity

Dropping the Fences Episode 2: RAIN

Episode 2: After reading the signs, Johnny’s predictions of good rain come true after seven years of drought. Within weeks the veld is transformed in a great renewal as seeds that have lain dormant for years come to life. It’s time for Veronica to learn more about regenerative

"Invasion Biology"

Wildlife Killing Contests - The Movie

The polite and restrained movie appearing below is not anti-hunting. In fact, it should be mandatory viewing for all hunters and wildlife lovers.   While most of the contests target predators, each shot fired damages the legacy—and future—of ethical hunting. Why? These contests have nothing to do with wildlife

Bio-Diversity

Farmer Videos Grizzlies Frolicking On His Potato Farm

These animals were probably orphaned cubs. They became increasingly aggressive through the summer. They were killed by IGFA agents in early September.   NOTE: this article was originally published to CowboyStateDaily.com on July 27, 2023. It was written by Mark Heinz.   Normally grizzlies are spotted in mountainous country, but their

"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

"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

"Invasion Biology"

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

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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

Cattle

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

Conservation

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

"Invasion Biology"

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.

Climate

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

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

Big Pork

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.

Cattle

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

Conservation

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

"Invasion Biology"

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

Conservation

Keyline in the Desert 2-Years Later With 78 Mm of Rain in the Year 2022

Below is an interesting video showing the results of Keyline treatment 2-years later, after 3 inches of rainfall. Although the video is in Spanish, the results of the area that was treated, and the area that was not treated, are evident.   <span style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow:

Bio-Diversity

Redefining "Recovery" of Grizzly Bears

Here is the position of those who say that the definitions governing Grizzly Bear recovery should be expanded.     NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on January 18, 2021

Bio-Diversity

The American Heritage of Wild Horses

As discussed in the article below, horses DID NOT arrive in the Americas around 1492: They were already there.   Horses evolved in the Americas; horses did not exist anywhere else before 17,000 years ago. Therefore, even under the bogus timelines and definitions of invasive species “biology”, horses’ presence in

"Invasion Biology"

The Role of Ruminants in Environmental Health

An excellent video from the Savory Center for Holistic Management, in Zimbabwe.      The thinking described is largely missing from the management of our public ranges, forests, and national parks, even though ALL the physiological elements described apply within every environment.

Conservation

Kerr, the Man Behind Jackson Hole's National Museum of Wildlife Art

As discussed in the article below, “Art portraying wild animals of the American West had been created since artists trailed early explorers and exploiters into the region. But there was something about the subjects being animals that made it less than serious in the wider world of art. The work