Jérôme OLLIER’s Post

Soil is an essential cornerstone of our planet, yet it often goes underappreciated. It serves as a foundation that sustains everything from thriving ecosystems to the food on our plates. This year’s United Nations World Soil Day theme, Caring for Our Soil, highlights the critical role of healthy soil in sustaining ecosystems and communities. We asked our ecology and geotechnical experts from across Tonkin + Taylor to dig deep and explore the importance of healthy soil, the consequences of degrading soil health, methods, and restoration of our soil. Explore how we can nurture our soil: https://lnkd.in/gdxx3Z6F Shamyi L. Rhys Graafhuis

Check out insights from our Tonkin + Taylor experts on the importance of caring for our soil. As a contaminated land specialist, I see how soil holds the stories of our past—industrial progress, urban development, and sometimes the impact of pollution. This year’s theme, 'Caring for Our Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,' reminds us that careful investigation and remediation are key to helping soil recover and thrive.

Check out this article in Sierra Magazine written by Suzanne Bohan. The article excellently discusses how the U.S. Forest Service and tribes are collaborating to adopt indigenous management techniques and ecological knowledge, to move towards co-managing our national forests. Bravo for this paradigm shift!! https://lnkd.in/ghuCmrY9

Explore a groundbreaking conceptual model for sustainable management of soil-sediment-water ecosystems in alignment with European policy! Dive into the insightful research by Jos Brils and Linda Maring in the latest issue of Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management (2023). #EcosystemManagement #EuropeanPolicy #ResearchInsights

Synthesis of Freshwater Science in Canada In an effort to understand and synthesize the current state of freshwater science in Canada, a team of over 100 subject matter experts from ECCC, AAFC, NRCan, and DFO investigated 25 key freshwater priorities, challenges, and issues facing aquatic ecosystems in Canada, principally focused on the current understanding of water quality and aquatic ecosystem health.  https://lnkd.in/gZk2Hq8z

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿 I are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research paper, titled "Prediction Of Mangrove Destruction and its Restoration." This work represents a significant milestone in our efforts to understand and enhance the resilience of mangrove ecosystems. Our study employs cutting-edge predictive models to assess the health of mangroves and proposes innovative restoration strategies to combat environmental challenges. Key Highlights: Utilization of advanced predictive analytics to monitor mangrove health Innovative restoration techniques that enhance ecosystem recovery Comprehensive analysis of environmental impacts on mangrove ecosystems We believe this research will pave the way for more effective conservation efforts and help safeguard these critical coastal habitats. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team and collaborators who made this achievement possible, especially y Sanket Ma ,@Gauri Chaulkar, and @Dr.Sunil Chavan for their invaluable contributions. We invite you to read the full paper and join us in our mission to protect and restore mangroves for future generations. We invite you to read our whole paper here and join us in our mission to protect and restore mangroves for future generations. 🔗 [https://l1nk.dev/zrHpD] #Research #EnvironmentalScience #MangroveRestoration #Sustainability #Conservation

The Day AFTER Earth Day...... Earth Day has come and gone, with its annual flurry of posts and tweets, but here at Greene Economics, every day is Earth Day!  In partnership with ecologists, biologists, soil scientists and others, our dedicated team of economists work daily on projects that value and support the conservation and preservation of earth’s resources. Through our recent projects, we have focused on identifying the many ways in which a healthy ecosystem can benefit native wildlife and people alike. By bringing attention to these ecosystem services and the value they provide to local residents, economies, and native wildlife, we hope to inspire action and a sense of stewardship concerning these invaluable resources around the globe. We’ve recently started work on a pivotal project with the Washington Department of Natural Resources to develop an inventory of DNR managed lands and evaluate the potential to generate carbon offset and other ecosystem services credits to potentially generate revenue for trust beneficiaries, support conservation, and help Washington meet its Climate Commitment Act goals. You can follow our progress on this project here:https://lnkd.in/gBRSCJhc. In the City of Saskatoon, we’re developing an Environmental Account for a Multiple Accounts Evaluation. This account evaluation captures the potential impacts from improved ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and stormwater management. These impacts are measured both qualitatively and quantitatively. The final deliverable will be an easily digestible pamphlet that compiles and summarizes the environmental benefits of the project that can be shared with the community. In addition, we recently completed two projects that highlight the economic benefits of water quality and the potential returns from investing in ecosystem service improvement. Check out just how influential good water quality is to the southwest Florida economy here. https://lnkd.in/erRGzPYr Check out how ecosystem services provide benefits to those living in Spokane, Washington and how the University District  is working to  increase these services as they further redevelop the area  here. https://lnkd.in/gyx7pAx3

ESSIC/CISESS Scientist Ron Vogel convened with environmental stakeholders at the Restore America’s Estuaries Coastal and Estuarine Summit, presenting on applying long-term satellite temperature data to 84 estuaries across the United States.

🌿 We're part of a collaborative project focused on improving land condition, boosting productivity, and enhancing biodiversity. Covering 90,000ha, the initiative supports the adoption of sustainable land management practices and innovative monitoring technologies across 18 extensive grazing properties. 💡 This project brings together expertise from Southern Gulf NRM, James Cook University TropWATER, Downforce Technologies, MaxusAI, and Gulf Savannah NRM. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3ZrR62b. This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust. TropWATER: JCU's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research #naturalheritagetrust #climate

I have completed the 'Fundamentals of Freshwater Health' open online course from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and Conservation International. Key takeaways include: 🔹 Understanding the biotic and abiotic components of freshwater ecosystems, and how hydrology, geomorphology, and water quality contribute to ecosystem health 🔹 The link between ecosystem services and environmental integrity, and how these services help identify trade-offs across natural, social, and economic capital 🔹 Pressures and threats to freshwater ecosystems, including water quality decline, habitat loss, and invasive species 🔹 Indicators for monitoring freshwater ecosystems for sustainable environmental management 🔹 Insights into future challenges of integrated water management 🔹 The role of the Freshwater Health Index (FHI) in measuring and monitoring ecosystem health I look forward to applying this knowledge in real-world practices. #freshwaterecosystems #ecosystemhealth #waterquality #FHI #IHEDelft #conservationinternational