Planscape’s Post

Forests are more than just trees! Forests are home to countless bird species and animals, offering safe shelter, nesting spots and a natural pantry stocked with fruits, nuts, leaves and roots. But forests protect more than land-based wildlife; they are vital for fish habitat too! By preventing erosion, filtering pollutants and providing cool, shaded waters, forests keep aquatic ecosystems thriving. National forests truly are life support systems.

🌲✨ Forests: Beyond Just Trees ✨🌲 Forests are living networks that provide more than just scenic beauty. From purifying our air and water to supporting biodiversity and mitigating climate change, they play an essential role in maintaining life on Earth. The USDA Forest Service highlights that forests support critical habitats, protect watersheds, and act as natural carbon sinks, capturing CO₂ and helping balance our climate. 🌍💧 However, wildfires can drastically impact these ecosystems. When forests burn, streams and waterways are left vulnerable to erosion and sedimentation, which can harm aquatic life and degrade water quality for surrounding communities. The interconnected balance of forest and water ecosystems makes it vital to focus on fire resilience and restoration efforts to protect not only trees but the watersheds that flow through them. Let’s continue to protect and restore these invaluable resources for future generations! 🌱💚 #MoreThanTrees #ForestConservation #WildfireResilience #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #USDAForestService #EcosystemHealth

🌲💧 Forests: Vital Ecosystems Beyond the Trees 💧🌲 Forests are complex, life-sustaining ecosystems that go far beyond the trees we see. They provide critical services: filtering our water, capturing carbon, and supporting biodiversity that’s essential for a balanced planet. The USDA Forest Service reminds us that healthy forests are fundamental to resilient communities and global climate health. These natural spaces also help mitigate extreme events like floods and wildfires, acting as buffers and providing safe habitats for countless species. Protecting and restoring forests isn’t just about preserving beauty—it’s about maintaining a stable, sustainable future for all. 🌍🌱 #MoreThanTrees #ForestConservation #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #EcosystemServices #USDAForestService #HealthyForests

With your support, we are able to carefully care for the redwood forests, resetting their natural systems, and helping them return to nature. One way we steward the redwood forest is by removing unmaintained roads. Roads provide necessary access to the forest for stewardship, wildlife monitoring, and for emergency crews like firefighters. But unmaintained roads can add to the erosion of mountainsides fragile after the CZU Fire and the extreme winter storms that followed. With fewer plants to help hold soil in place, dirt roads can wash out, taking away the soil the recovering forest needs, and muddying critical water sources we and wildlife need. This year, we were able to “rock” crucial access roads—establishing beds of crushed gravel—and decommission unnecessary roads to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and give the space back to the forest. Read "A Stewardship Story: Return to Nature" here: https://lnkd.in/gerXTRbn

"During summer, providing water for birds is crucial. Remember, water scarcity affects us all. By conserving and saving rainwater, we safeguard our future. Let's take action to protect both wildlife and ourselves. Every effort counts in preserving our environment. Together, let's make a difference. #SaveWater #SaveBirds #ConserveNature #WaterConservation #RainwaterHarvesting #EnvironmentalProtection"

Turning Reclaimed Water Into Wildlife: How Tucson Saved The Santa Cruz River (Twice) Most treated wastewater is simply returned to waterways. But in Arizona, they're taking things a step further. By using reclaimed water to restore the once-dry Santa Cruz River, they're creating a thriving ecosystem and providing a lifeline for struggling freshwater species. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehjDxfKp #wastewater #reclaimedwater #freshwater

BC’s backcountry is at a crossroads - let’s tread lightly! 🌲 The 2024 Responsible Recreation Survey reveals urgent challenges in BC’s most beloved outdoor spaces. From Joffre Lakes to the North Shore, our trails and backcountry are feeling the strain of increasing use. Key Issues: Overcrowding & Overuse: 80% of respondents flagged this as a top concern. Garbage & Waste: Sensitive ecosystems like Squamish River Valley and Whistler face severe impacts. Wildlife Conflicts: Feeding animals and unsafe human-bear interactions endanger both wildlife and people. 💡 How You Can Help: Stay on trails, pack out your waste, and avoid disturbing wildlife. Learn more about FMCBC’s efforts to preserve BC’s backcountry. 📖 Read our blog for more details on the results from@dontloveittodeath: https://lnkd.in/guewDu2M Together, we can protect BC’s trails for future generations. #ResponsibleRecreation #BCBackcountry #FMCBC #LeaveNoTrace #SustainableTravel #dontloveittodeath #RecreationImpact #OutdoorRecreation #ExecutiveSummary #Research #Survey #OutdoorBC #BeautifulBritishColumbia #EnvironmentalImpact #ResponsibleRecreationSurvey #MountainClubs

Our Environmental Team has braved the cold and mud for their annual #PotamogetonCompressus (Grass-wrack Pondweed) rescue! The species is threatened and nationally scarce, in the UK, making our efforts crucial. During #BroadsIDB watercourse maintenance, we carefully return any #turions (overwintering buds🌱) to the water to help sustain the population. Grass-wrack Pondweed thrives in still or slow-flowing water 💦, but faces threats from invasive #ElodeaCanadensis (Canadian Waterweed). By rescuing turions, we’re helping this early coloniser flourish. Check back in the summer to see the impact of our work! #EnvironmentalConservation #AquaticPlantRescue

The threat of large-scale fly-tipping (article by Rob Symons, Operations Director, CRJ Services). In 2022/23 there were 42,000 large fly-tipping incidents in England alone. This cost hard-pressed local authorities £13.2 million (compared to £10.7 million the previous year) and created a threat to human health, wildlife habitats and the wider environment. Defined as being at least one tipper lorry load in size, large fly-tipping incidents also create a barrier to land development, improvement and restoration. Fly-tipping is a fast-growing problem in the UK........(Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQP295uw

Today on #WorldHabitatDay, we reflect on our fight to protect Asian elephants, as they face extinction from the destruction of forests. They are losing their natural habitats and we must work together to protect their home and save their species. By respecting and protecting our world’s natural habitats, we are securing a safe and healthy future for wildlife, people and the planet. 🤍 🌳 Learn more about how you can protect elephants today: https://ow.ly/QTjy50TuYtf