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Examples of Grassland Restoration – Allan Savory – Tufts University

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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

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

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.

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

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

The Role of Ruminants in Environmental Health

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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.

‘Rewilding’ Horses Aims to Mitigate Wildfires, Reduce Insured Losses

'Rewilding’ Horses Aims to Mitigate Wildfires, Reduce Insured Losses

Wild Horse Fire Brigade’s Natural Wildfire Abatement and Forest Protection Plan is designed to relocate wild horses from Bureau of Land Management facilities into the wilderness, an effort designed to reduce the size and intensity of wildfires.

A Bird’s-eye view of the Dingambombwe Conservancy Cattle Herd

A Bird's-eye view of the Dingambombwe Conservancy Cattle Herd

Here is a great aerial time lapse visual of Africa Center for Holistic Management (ACHM) herd moving through the conservancy regenerating as they go. Note: With many thanks to the ACHM newsletter, where this was posted in June 2023. These animals are concentrated by using human herders. They are now

My Rancher Parents Hate Wolves. I Took Them on a Wolf-Watching Tour in Yellowstone to Change Their Minds

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My Rancher Parents Hate Wolves. I Took Them on a Wolf-Watching Tour in Yellowstone to Change Their Minds

The wolf debate out West is driven in large part by ignorance – on both sides. A morning spent with Wolf Trackers would greatly help the parties to find common ground for compromise. In order to preserve and restore wildlife and wildlife habitat, we must make these decisions based on giving

Virtual Fences for Cattle Find a Home on the Range

Virtual Fences for Cattle Find a Home on the Range

“Virtual fences could be a game-changing grazing innovation, especially on public lands where permanent fences are prohibited. “I think it’s the best thing since barbed wire,” said Kristy Wallner, a BLM rangeland specialist in Colorado. NOTE: this article was originally published to WSJ.com on May 18, 2023. It

Dropping the Fences (episode 1) – DUST

Dropping the Fences (Episode 1) - DUST

A South African story. Two families who have lived on N’Rougas Farm for generations embark on a project of renewal and hope together. In this episode, Veronica, the farm owner, sets out on a mission to farm sheep in a predator-friendly way while an ongoing and worsening drought has

Beginner’s Guide To Rotational Grazing

Beginner's Guide To Rotational Grazing

Ever heard the term “Rotational Grazing” and wondered what it meant, or what the big deal was? I’ll explain all the basics, including how and why we do it. I’ll go over all the main principles behind it, and how to get the maximum benefit from all your

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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,

New Mexico: US Officials Authorize Helicopter With Shooters to Kill Feral Cows in the Gila Wilderness

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New Mexico: US Officials Authorize Helicopter With Shooters to Kill Feral Cows in the Gila Wilderness

In New Mexico as across the US, ‘conservationists’ are leading the War on Wildlife. NOTE: this article was originally published to FOX News Apple News channel on February 17, 2023. It was written by Lawrence Richardson. Officials have given a kill order to wildlife experts in southwestern New Mexico as

The Predator-Prey Connection

The Predator-Prey Connection

“Everyone understands that predators control animal numbers. But of equal importance is predators’ effect on animal behavior, and the consequential benefit to habitat – and wildlife – that result from how animals behave when in the presence of predators. Because traditional wildlife thinking fails to grasp this relationship, most conservationists have historically

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Using Goats to Open an Idaho Forest

At Pitchstone Waters near Yellowstone Park in Idaho, we use goats to clear brush, weeds, and stimulate grasses on forest floors. Sixth in a series. Goats Grazing Idaho Forests from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on June 29, 2020.