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At Laughing Coyote, we worked with co-founders Neal and Gelsomina, true visionaries who embody a deep connection to the land and a commitment to stewarding the next generation of earth lovers and tenders. Their work blends ancestral living skills with modern technology, creating a lifeway that honors the past while building a resilient future. This November, we spent a few days shaping the earth with a bulldozer to implement a derivative of P.A. Yeoman's Keyline Design, developed by Mark Shepard and described in Restoration Agriculture. Known as Master Line Design, this system is helping Laughing Coyote spread moisture from the wetter parts of their land to the drier areas. The result? A rehydrated landscape that sets the stage for a thriving agro-ecosystem. This project was funded by the Boulder County Soil Health Initiative and was a collaboration with Cedar Springs Farm in Hotchkiss, CO. Our collective efforts aim to build a landscape that supports both ecological health and community resilience. Looking ahead, Laughing Coyote is planning to plant a diverse mix of willows for basket making, nitrogen-fixing trees like honey locust, and fruiting trees like mulberry, apples, pears, as well as fruiting shrubs like chokecherry and serviceberry. These plantings will further enhance biodiversity, strengthen soil health, and contribute to a robust, multi-layered agro-ecosystem. It’s a privilege to collaborate with such passionate stewards of land and community. Neal and Gelsomina’s vision inspires us to continue our work of regenerating landscapes and improving life on earth. Nick DiDomenico #RegenerativeAgriculture #KeylineDesign #RestorationAgriculture #Agroecology #LandStewardship #BoulderCountySoilHealth #CedarSpringsFarm

Planting for biodiversity: rush hour on the Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' today. An RHS 'plants for pollinators' variety, Award of Garden merit winner, and all-around great performer if you need some height in a sunny border. . . . #plantsforpollinators #plantingforbiodiversity #plantingdesign #plantingforwildlife #Gardenideas #gardendesign #landscapedesign

🌍 Succisa pratensis, also known as devil's-bit or devil's-bit scabious, is a fascinating wildflower with a lot of history and ecological importance. It is one of the threatened #species that the Montgreenan project, a woodland #regeneration initiative in Scotland, is helping to protect. The project aims to restore over 15 hectares of native woodland in East Ayrshire by focusing on creating a wet woodland habitat. Their approach is all about nature-led restoration, allowing the environment to heal over time. The intriguing name "devil's-bit" comes from an old legend. It was believed that the devil was so jealous of the plant's healing properties that he bit off its root. Consequently, the root appears as if it’s been bitten off, giving rise to the name. 🌸 Appearance: Unlike its scabious cousins, its clusters of violet-blue, pincushion-like flowers have four-lobed petals. It has long, slender stems and can grow up to 1 metre tall. 🌸 Ecological importance: Succisa pratensis is important for plant pollinators, especially the rare and endangered Marsh Fritillary butterfly, whose larvae feed on its leaves. Bees and other insects are also attracted to its nectar-rich flowers, making it an important component of a sustainable ecosystem. 🌸 Medicinal value: The plant's name, Succisa pratensis, comes from the Latin "scabere" meaning "to scratch." Historically, it was used to treat itchy skin conditions like scabies (hence the name again) and even sores caused by the bubonic plague. 🌸 #Habitat: This plant grows well in damp meadows, marshes, and grassy areas across Europe. Its presence indicates a healthy, #biodiverse habitat. By supporting the Montgreenan woodland restoration project, you're not just helping the Devil's-Bit Scabious, you're contributing to a healthier ecosystem for many species. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUMjp9y8 #naturebasedsolutions #devilsbitscabious #conservation #plants #flowers #climateaction #climatechange #biodiversity #investinnature #sustainablebusiness #sustainabilitystrategy #ESG #Earthly #projectEarthly

Our colleagues in the ex situ plant world - the botanic gardens community - face similar challenges to the zoo and aquarium world, and elements of our work are surprisingly akin. I'd argue that from a global and strategic perspective, the plant world is miles ahead of us, but the zoo and aquarium community is perhaps a little way ahead operationally in terms of collaborative metapopulation management and processes. At COP16 this week, the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) is expected to take a significant step forward with the introduction of new Complementary Actions, aiming to advance plant conservation efforts globally in alignment with the KMGBF. The GSPC, adopted in 2002, has proven to be an effective model for mobilizing action across botanic gardens, governments, and organizations—an approach that our community can emulate to strengthen biodiversity goals. The GSPC side event highlighted the collaborative path forward, with botanic gardens leading the way in sustainable plant management and ecosystem resilience. The GSPC's commitment to sharing resources and strategies, like BGCI’s tools for monitoring and national reporting, showcases the shared learning and collaboration needed to address complex conservation goals. It was great to catch up briefly with Carly Cowell, Director of Conservation Policy and Practice at BGCIs booth. No doubt I'll be picking her brain for thoughts on synergies between our communities. #COP16 #ConventionOnBiologicalDiversity #PeaceWithNature #biodiversity #sustainableuse #KMGBF #TheBiodiversityPlan #ForLifeOnEarth #UNEP #UNCBD

At Gachina, regenerative landscaping isn't just about aesthetics – it's about fostering a healthy ecosystem! This beautiful swallowtail butterfly video, captured by our Peninsula Branch Crew Leader Araceli (thanks, Araceli!), showcases the vibrant life our practices attract.  However, the red valerian (Jupiter's beard) they're enjoying is an invasive species. While butterflies don't have an agenda, we do! Our next step is to find a replacement that sustains these pollinators while aligning with our commitment to responsible plant management. #regenerativelandscaping #nativerplants #pollinators #ecologicalbalance #sustainability #landscapedesign

Today is #worldenvironmentday. With the theme of #GenerationRestoration let’s also talk tree planting. I’ll be honest tree planting is a topic I want to learn more about. Investing in the right type of tree planting schemes as a business its important to do your research. Anyone with experience of supporting tree planting schemes always happy to chat. So far we’ve partnered with Ecologi | B Corp™ to plant trees for specific tree planting campaigns. They also have a range of projects that support reforestation & carbon capture which is vital to restore biodiversity & reduce the impact of greenhouse gases. We’ll only look at additional tree planting once we’ve reduced as much carbon as we can within our annual targets. Today any web purchases benefit from buy one get one tree 🌲 Other ways to support tree planting 👩💻Ecosia - plant a tree every time you search the internet 🧘♀️Flora - improve focus & plant tree’s 🌳City of Trees - schemes to support urban tree planting This is a picture of a beautiful spring at Lyme Park where two trees were coming into bloom at different times. We can all do our bit to support protecting and planting more trees.

Discover the unique power of HoneyDNA™, a revolutionary tool developed by The Best Bees Company for understanding our ecosystems. This groundbreaking tool, first deployed at MIT Media Lab, introduced on the TED Conferences stages, reported with National Geographic, and published in the Journal of Emerging Investigators, Inc, is now available for you. Our latest Bee & Biodiversity report, an artful explainer packed with real science, actual data, and fascinating context, showcases how Best Bees clients are contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies to advance our mission of improving bee and biodiversity health. As with so much of our brand, our products, like HoneyDNA™, are often imitated but never duplicated. If you and your team have bees, but they're not a part of The Best Bees Company's vast research network, then your data aren't counting towards making a measurable impact on sustainability, nature, and biodiversity goals. Feel welcome to add your questions and comments here, and I'll answer them directly to boost engagement. Today's Bee & Biodiversity Report is our latest data publication. It is exciting to see how our community research guides sustainable landscaping to enhance pollinator health. Have fun reading and sharing this Bee & Biodiversity Report for our scientific findings and surprises and the more recent impact reporting from our incredibly talented team at The Best Bees Company! Interested in joining or switching your existing pollinator program to the Best Bees research network? I invite you to learn more at our website, where you can easily schedule a free 15-minute consultation with one of our experts. Each of these experts, whom I know personally and work with daily, is ready to assist you in making a meaningful impact on sustainability and biodiversity at www.BestBees.com. #biodiversity #bees #sustainability #cre COP16 Colombia #HoneyDNA #BestBees #eDNA #climatetech #honey #ecology #data #species Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) #tnfd Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) #gri

Today, we got a worried call from one of our forest owners. She was sad because a porcupine had come in and killed a few trees. It is easy to see why someone would be sad for a dead tree, however, having a porcupine showing up in the forest is a great sign that the ecosystem is maturing. Porcupines evolved in the forest and play an important part as ecosystem engineers; a similar role as beavers have. Through the disturbance they cause, they modify the dynamics of plant communities, which leads to an increase in biodiversity. When a porcupine trims, or even kills a tree, the canopy of the forest will open up and a new set of plants will be able to come up as more sunlight is available. The tree stump and the fallen trunk left behind, become an important habitat for hundreds of other species. The remains of the tree also become food for decomposing microorganisms, which is necessary for the nutrient cycling of a healthy forest. #naturebasedsolutions #ecosystemrestoration #reforestation #miyawaki

🌿 Elephant Poop: Nature's Fertilizer & Forest Planter! 🌿 Next time you think of elephants, consider this: these majestic creatures are not only kings of the savannah, but also essential gardeners of the rainforest with their fruity pebbles. 🐘💩 When elephants drop their massiveloads, they're doing more than just lightening their load—they're planting the future!Packed with fruit seeds and perfectly fertilized, each elephant's dung drop is a gift to the ecosystem. As they wander through forests and savannahs, they distribute these seeds far and wide, expanding jungles and regenerating vegetation in ways no human reforestation project could ever match. 🌳 Elephants plant forests, spread biodiversity, and fertilize the land—all in one delightful, natural process. It's a beautiful reminder that even poop plays a critical role in the circle of life. So, next time you're thinking of environmental regeneration, don’t forget to give a nod to the mighty elephants and their "fertilizer bombs"! 🌱💥 Elephants: the original sustainable farmers.Who knew poop could be so powerful? #Biodiversity #EcosystemRestoration #Sustainability #Elephants #RegenerativeAgriculture Savory Institute Soil4Climate Inc. Meta EcoRestoration Alliance #HolisticGrazing #forest

Honey is more than a sweetener, it's a tool for monitoring our planet’s precious resources. 🍯 In 2016, Best Bees developed a way to test for the identification of the flowers honey bees foraged from to produce an individual sample of honey. We called it HoneyDNA™, and officially trademarked it in 2020. This method of eDNA tells us what the bees were visiting within their five mile foraging range. For example, a certain sample of honey could be made up of 30% clover, 20% daisy, 5% roses and so on. 23andMe… but for honey! Data from HoneyDNA™ can be leveraged to inform landscaping and planting strategies, helping individuals, property managers, and corporations protect and improve the health of their local environment — and thus, improve pollinator health. With nearly a decade’s worth of data at our fingertips, our team of in-house experts embarked on a study to understand just how powerful HoneyDNA™ could be as a biomonitoring tool–and the findings might surprise you. 👀 Download The Bee & Biodiversity Report here: https://lnkd.in/g8d6HE-g #Biodiversity #eDNA #EnvironmentalResearch #Pollinators #UrbanPlanning #Biomonitoring #HoneyDNA #ResearchReport #SustainabilityData