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How can a landowner make their property more suitable for wildlife like foxes, turkeys, white-tailed deer, and ruffed grouse? According to NC Forest Service Ranger Rich Carpenter, the answer is clearcutting. Clearcutting provides various benefits for wildlife related food availability, cover, habitat diversity, and travel routes. https://lnkd.in/e2Whnf-B

Backyard Wildlife: How to Invite, Control, and Remove When Necessary

The Hunter's Contribution to Conservation – Why It Matters for Your Wallet & Wildlife As hunters, every license we buy and each piece of gear we add to our collection does more than just fuel our passion – it fuels wildlife conservation. Through the American System of Conservation Funding, our purchases fund state fish & wildlife agencies, ensuring thriving ecosystems and accessible public lands for future hunts. 🌲🐾 This “user pay – public benefit” cycle means: 1️⃣ More funding for wildlife management = better hunting experiences for us. 2️⃣ Access to well-maintained public lands without pricey private leases. 3️⃣ Stable permit costs over time – so our passion doesn’t break the bank. When we support conservation, we’re not just preserving habitats; we’re protecting our investment in the outdoors for years to come. https://lnkd.in/ew65hygU #ConservationFunding #WildlifeConservation #Hunting #SustainableOutdoors #HunterEconomics #AmericanConservation

Check out the latest article from our three-part series in Explore Big Sky newspaper on wildlife-vehicle conflict in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, along US-191 in Montana. Based on the highway assessment we conducted with the Western Transportation Institute, plans are moving forward to study the feasibility of building wildlife overpasses at two priority locations identified in the assessment! The crossings, located between Big Sky and Gallatin Gateway in Southwest Montana, would address both wildlife-vehicle collisions and landscape connectivity in this very important habitat. READ: https://lnkd.in/gffeS_n3

We love recreating outside and seeing wildlife, but if we’re not careful, our winter recreation pursuits can cause stress and harm to wildlife. Minimize your impact on wintering wildlife by respecting seasonal closures. Seasonal closures on trails and state wildlife areas are a critical tool utilized by land managers to protect wildlife during the difficult winter months, and these closures only work when they are respected by the public. As human development continues to spread, areas in which wildlife can find refuge during the harsh winter months become fewer and far between. While all closure areas are well marked with gates and signs, there are violations every year. Don't be a grinch! Do your research and become familiar with where big game wintering zones are in your area before recreating. There are plenty of other trails where closures are not in place for people to recreate on during the winter months. #WinteringWildlife #RecreateResonsibly #Colorado #ColoradoWildlife #ColoradoWildlifeFederation #WildlifeConservation #OutdoorAdventures #WildlifeManagement #CWF

#bear #automobile #encroachment #habitatloss #death #biophilia #coexistence #halfearth #life #love #reverenceforlife #loveofJesus THE TRAGEDY: In a heart-wrenching incident, a rare white grizzly bear and her two cubs met their end on a Canadian highway, stirring deep sorrow among wildlife conservationists. The grizzly, known as Nakoda, and her cubs were killed in separate vehicle collisions on June 6, along a road between Lake Louise and Yoho National Parks. THE OSTENSIBLE CAUSE: Experts highlight that habituation to human presence often leads to tragic outcomes for wildlife. THE CUSTOMARY, VACUOUS SOLUTION: The poignant story of Nakoda and her cubs underscores the ongoing conflict between wildlife habitats and human infrastructure, a pressing issue that calls for continued efforts in wildlife Conservation and road safety. THE SOLE, VIABLE REMEDIATION: A reverence for life is an ethos of life affirmation, and as such, it is an ethos mandating that humans accept and discharge a duty of stewardship to all God's creatures. For wildlife, this duty is best discharged, exclusively so, by restricting large swaths of acreage for their existence, free from human meddling and depredation. Not such fragmentary sops as "wildlife conservation and road safety", but an actuality as God and nature intended. To do so is to confer the love of Jesus universally, as we are bid. This is a reverence for life.

The Largest Wildlife Crossing in the US!   🚧 Construction of the nation’s largest wildlife crossing on Los Angeles County's 101 Freeway starts Monday, closing parts of the freeway overnight and on weekdays for several weeks. 🚧   Here’s a little info…   🟨 Spanning 10 lanes, the bridge aims to provide safe passage for wildlife, specifically uniting populations of mountain lions, as well as other animals, between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Simi Hills of the Santa Susana mountain range.   🟨 Covered in soil and native plants, the bridge will blend with the natural environment, addressing major highways' barrier effects on wildlife movement. Serving as a global model for urban wildlife conservation.   🟨 Initially, southbound lanes will be closed between Cheseboro Road and Liberty Canyon Road for about five hours beginning at 11:59 p.m. PT on weekdays, and potentially longer closures on Saturday mornings. These will shift to northbound lanes as the construction progresses.   🟨 The closures are necessary for crews to lift and install concrete beams and girders over the freeway. Each girder weighs between 125 – 140 tons   What an amazing project! 🐺🦁😺🦝🐰🐭🦌🦨🐿️🐍🐜 Here’s how to navigate your journey… 🚧 Drivers who need to get through this area during the closures are advised by California Department of Transportation officials to use the 118 Freeway as an alternate route between State Route 23 and the 405 Freeway.  Localized detours on area streets will also be in place. via unsplash

🌐🦅  Wildlife tracking with WADE Tower At WADE Tower, we are proud to provide wildlife conservation efforts with our tower solutions. Our collaboration with the Motus Wildlife Tracking System represents a transformative leap in studying the migratory patterns of the tiniest creatures on our planet. Key Highlights: Automated Radio Telemetry: Our towers support Motus systems, enabling precise tracking of birds, bats, and insects across vast distances. Our Towers: In remote locations, our DMX Towers, Tripods, and Popups are an instrumental piece in providing the data needed to enact effective conservation strategies. Community Impact: By aiding a network of researchers and educators, we're part of an impactful global initiative for ecological understanding and conservation. We invite you to learn more about how our products are helping to map the migratory journeys of countless species, informing conservation efforts, and educating future generations. Together, we can make a lasting impact on wildlife research and conservation! Connect with Anne-Marie Walsh to learn more. #WADETower #MotusTracking #WildlifeConservation #EcologicalResearch #InnovationInConservation #Biodiversity #BirdsCanada #WildlifeTracking #EnviromentalMonitoring #Conservation #SustainableResearchInfrastructure

July is Wild About Wildlife Month. ORD Director Armijo weighs in on protecting wildlife, increasing public safety, and supporting the economy through conservation efforts. All of these topics intersect with wildlife crossings. "By investing in wildlife connectivity, we can build effective wildlife crossing solutions that enhance public safety, support our economy, and preserve our natural heritage. This is a win-win scenario for drivers, wildlife, and the outdoor recreation industry. Together, we can ensure that our roads are safe, our wildlife thrives, and our outdoor recreation industry continues to flourish." Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gxgDb6rp #NMOutdoorRec #NewMexico #wildaboutwildlife #WildlifeConservation #PublicSafety #EconomicSupport #WildlifeCrossing #NaturePreservation #OutdoorRecreation #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #RoadSafety #Conservation