Repost: @chengetawildlife One of the many outcomes of the previous Ranger Declaration (Chitwan, 2019) was the publication of the first ever State of the Ranger Report during the 10th International Ranger Federation Congress in Hyères. The data and perspectives in this report are deeply insightful, shared by both rangers and ranger employers ( 1286 rangers and 287 ranger employers responded). Here are some of the stats we found deeply thought-provoking: 🥾 47% of rangers say they don’t feel they have the right resources (personnel, operational, training, equipment, doctrine, information, technology, leadership, budget) to do their activities. 45% of the employers said the same thing. ♻️ 50% of employers stated rangers received refresher training (this is a good start, but refresher training is essential! 100% of rangers should be receiving it!). 🤝🏼 65% of employers de not feel the number of rangers is enough. Yet, 82% of rangers surveyed don’t want their children to be rangers. 🦍 66% of rangers feel they need more training in biodiversity conservation. 🩸64% say they need more training in first aid and emergency response. Correctly training rangers is critical. This goes far beyond simple arrest procedures and the art of patrolling. Rangers do not just need an extra pair of boots, they need to be confident in their training, they need to be decently equipped and staffed. #forcefornature #conservationevolved #wildliferangers #wildlifehero #wildlifeconservation
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Bird flight diverters are devices installed on power lines to prevent bird collisions and reduce the risk of electrocution as per the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA), Species at Risk Act (SARA), Provincial and Territorial Wildlife Protection Legislation and Environmental Assessment Regulations. A bucket truck and trained lineman crew are required for the installation, while hard-to-reach areas require helicopter assistance, increasing the crew's risk and the operation's cost. FulcrumAir LineFly™ installations can completely eliminate hazardous bucket truck or helicopter tasks, while robotic precision ensures accurate and high-quality installation. Dramatic productivity increases can be reached due to the size of the crew required for the operation, combined with the speed of installation. Additionally, no outages are required, LineFly™ can install BFDs directly on 240kV energized conductors. Click to learn more https://bit.ly/3JLEMlH
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Compelling article today in the Times, at the intersection of animal #conservation, the ambitions of some #tech firms, the troubles with the pace of #regulations, and what we do with our private lands. Worth a read! #humanchange #climatechange #bocachica #southtexas #spaceexploration #birding #wildlife
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‘Park ranger’ may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that it’s World Ranger Day on July 31. You may be more likely to have visions of army rangers, Texas rangers, or New York rangers. But World Ranger Day is not about military- or sports heroes. Today, we pay tribute to park rangers, also known as forest rangers — the unsung heroes who protect, preserve, and defend America’s dwindling wilderness land resources. And we commemorate rangers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Most of us can easily picture that park ranger verifying passes and collecting entrance fees at an entrance booth of a national park, or the forest ranger interpreting wildlife and discussing conservation as they lead visitors on tours. But few among us are familiar with how often a park ranger’s duties bring him or her face-to-face with life-threatening dangers inherent to their profession. https://lnkd.in/gCk4APM
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Hubix's Commitment to Safeguarding Storks At Hubix, we are steadfast in our mission to spread awareness about the conservation of large birds, with a special focus on storks. Our dedication is more than a business ethos; it's a crucial environmental effort to address the shocking statistics regarding fatal accidents that occur when these birds come into contact with power lines. Every year, countless storks and other large birds face grave dangers from the very infrastructure built to power our lives. Power lines across various regions pose unintended threats to these avian species, often leading to tragic outcomes. That's why Hubix has developed a specialized Bird Protection System (BPS) designed to prevent these accidents effectively and affordably. The BPS is a testament to our commitment to innovation and safety in the energy sector. Developed with insights from leading ornithological experts, including the Polish Society for the Protection of Birds, this system features electro-insulating separators that mitigate the risk of electrocution without compromising the functionality of the power infrastructure. Our #BPS not only saves lives but also serves as a beacon of Hubix's responsibility towards environmental stewardship. It’s crafted to be easily installed on existing infrastructure, providing a practical and reliable solution that doesn’t require power shutdowns or extensive modifications. This system is particularly effective on medium-voltage lines, where large birds, such as storks, frequently perch and nest. By investing in such technologies, Hubix is not only enhancing the safety of our feathered friends but also ensuring the reliability of power networks. This dual benefit underscores our holistic approach to tackling the challenges at the intersection of modern infrastructure and wildlife conservation. We invite you to join us in this vital cause. By supporting and implementing solutions like the Bird Protection System, together, we can safeguard the lives of majestic birds who play essential roles in our ecological system. Let's work together to ensure that our skies remain a safe haven for all. For more information on our Bird Protection System and other initiatives, visit Hubix's official website: https://lnkd.in/d-mP3ScX https://lnkd.in/dizEwgQB
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Among the most vulnerable links in a power network are points of interaction between live equipment and wildlife such as birds and scavenging carnivores. Taken together, these creatures present a constant threat to the safe operation of assets. #highvoltage #electricalengineering #INMR #energyindustry #powersystems https://lnkd.in/e7ctFApu
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great info I wonder what the per gallon cost is in comparing fixed wing vs non fixed? stay safe
The use of aircraft play a critical role in supporting firefighters across #California. #CALFIRE has the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world. But it’s not just about our aircraft, our local and federal partners also play a key role. A great resource for is our aircraft recognition guide: https://lnkd.in/gUNfuiW7 Images of our aircraft in action: https://lnkd.in/gtgyxy2s California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Joe Tyler Anale Burlew Daniel Berlant Christine McMorrow Nate Armstrong, Brent Pascua George Morris III Scott Gregory, MBA Ben Rogers AerialFire Magazine National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Ned Dawson Stu Sprung Marty Buno Linnea Edmeier Benjamin Berman Tim Edwards United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA) Ray Chaney Justin Ángel Knighten Christopher Anthony Phil Farrar Eddie Sell
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This takes me back! cc Simon Newbold John Hamshare BSc, IRCA, Dip Poll Con (+10yrs?!) reminds me of when we were drafting, deliberating and cogitating at the EUROCAE WG drafting the 'Minimum Operational Performance Standards' for Automatic FOD Detection Systems. If memory serves me correctly, we eventually came to a consensus, as eventually published in the MOPS, that wildlife (animate) was *not* considered FOD - FOD was to be considered ‘inanimate’ (but did we agree that this could mean a dead bird… 🫠) I recall that FOD-reported data from airports using automatic FOD detection systems showed that whilst many FOD detection alerts were in fact birds loafing on the rwy these were never reported outwardly as FOD, nor, (in some cases) where bird carcasses were collected off manoeuvring areas, were these pick-ups reported as a Birdstrike (unconfirmed or other) – some were to be considered vortex strikes…ie no strike report submitted no FOD report submitted... Ah the good old days… 😉
Wildlife carcasses and FOD ‘When people think #FOD, they tend to think screws, nails, rubbish, or maybe bits of aircraft’, Alexandra Stone, Avisure senior wildlife biologist, says. Alexandra participated in a FOD walk during the recent #AirportSafetyWeek, and argues that for the sake of safety, we need to expand our understanding of FOD to include not only human-generated debris but also wildlife carcasses found on the airstrip. ‘We need to change the language to encourage a high-risk response. Rather than reacting to a dead flying fox on the runway as “it’s a carcass, we’ll get to it”, if we consider that flying fox as a 1 kg piece of FOD, there’s likely to be a more appropriate response to the risk of it being ingested by an engine.’ Carcasses on the runway can also attract scavengers, increasing the potential for further wildlife strikes. Safety officers would benefit from being vigilant in inspecting the runway between aircraft movements, not only for wildlife that may have been struck but also for birds affected by jetwash, propwash, or wake turbulence. Safety officers at one airport, for example, Alexandra says, found a large raptor carcass on the runway – sadly the victim of jetwash – a significant piece of FOD. #aviationsafety #FOD #wildlifecarcasses
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It is more popular to be a victim of circumstances that accept responsibilities foraerodrome operators. It is an aerodrome operator’s responsibility, no matter how small or large, to keep deer away from their own airfield. Aerodromes are under Federal Jurisdiction, and it is not Provincial responsibilities to provide wildlife management to aerodromes. An aerodrome association picked a dividing path when expecting wildlife management from a Province. https://lnkd.in/e9frAa9c #airports #Aerodromes #Safetymanagementsystems #SMS #Qualityassurance #Safety #Learning
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TE Connectivity’s Wildlife Line Guard (WLG-60) is the perfect solution for preventing wildlife interference in substations and overhead lines. Designed to deter climbing and perching animals without risking harm to the animal or network, the line guard's spindle design keeps wildlife from running down the overhead conductors and entering the substation. The WLG-60(B1) comes pre-assembled in two 30-inch sections, making it easy to install without interruption to the network. With excellent UV and mechanical resistance performance, the product remains anchored in a fixed position without sliding along horizontal lines or rotating directly on the conductor. TE Connectivity is committed to preventing network outages and minimizing harm to birds and animals. Check out the installation and protection videos on their website for more information. And if you're interested in TE's Wildlife Line Guard, contact Lachut Electrical Sales, Inc. for a local distribution partner. Line guard can be installed hot: https://lnkd.in/gvBJKzph If nothing else the end of the video watching the Squirrel fall is amusing. Video: https://lnkd.in/gTe_k-TQ Scroll down to installation and protection to see the substation maintenance videos: https://lnkd.in/gU2szXCw Raychem, now TE Connectivity Catalog: https://lnkd.in/gPiSSgWD #TE #Wildlife #electricalindustry #utilities #howto #video #upstatenewyork #engineeringsolutions #features #support #distributor #local #partner #letsgo
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