The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog’s Post

Spring Season Update from Long Point Walsingham Forest Priority Place As we step into the spring season in Long Point Walsingham, we are greeted by the heartwarming sight of hatchling turtles and snakes embarking on their life's journey. The arrival of warmer temperatures signals an important time for us as a community to heighten our awareness and care for these emerging wildlife species on our roads and trails. In this season of renewal, it's paramount for professionals, local businesses, and community members to come together and advocate for mindful practices that ensure the safety and preservation of our local ecosystem. Here are a few actionable steps we can all take: - Exercise caution when driving, particularly in areas close to water bodies and forests, to avoid endangering these vulnerable species. - Be observant and careful when walking or biking on trails, especially in or near wetland areas, to minimize disturbance to wildlife habitats. - If you encounter a turtle or snake on the road and it's safe to assist, help it to cross in its intended direction to prevent harm. This spring, let's pledge to not only enjoy the beauty and vitality of the season but also to protect the delicate lives that are just beginning. Together, we can make a significant impact on the conservation of our local wildlife and habitats. #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityEngagement #WildlifeConservation #SpringAwareness

As we transition from the summer to autumn, it becomes imperative to ready our gardens for the changing season while also considering the wildlife that relies on them. Clearing debris is essential, but creating a welcoming habitat for these creatures is equally important. By offering various food sources and shelter options, we can actively support garden wildlife throughout the autumn months. These efforts not only benefit the wildlife within our gardens but also play a crucial role in maintaining a flourishing ecosystem. #WildlifeConservation #GardenHabitatEnhancement.

In a recent CBC article, Y2Y'S Landscape Connectivity Specialist, Tim Johnson, shed light on the crucial developments in connectivity across Alberta’s highways. As Tim explains, the new wildlife overpasses and underpasses, including those at Crowsnest Pass and near Canmore, are vital for reducing dangerous encounters between vehicle-wildlife collisions. "If you look at the record of collisions, collisions with deer and elk have gone down by 96 per cent. On average for all species, it's around 80 per cent in the national park," Tim told CBC. These innovative crossings are part of a growing network designed to protect both animals and drivers by guiding wildlife through natural habitats, safely away from busy roads. With about 30,000 vehicles driving these routes daily, the impact of these structures is significant. Read the full article to learn more about how these crossings keep wildlife safe and maintain connectivity across the majestic landscapes of the Yellowstone to Yukon region. Head to: https://lnkd.in/gW8aFVVW

Davidson Lands Conservancy has four main goals that guide its mission: conserve land, tree canopy, greenways & trails, and wildlife habitat. Learn more about their work and how to get involved → https://lnkd.in/ewSHAzTm #MemberMonday

It is well-known that peatland restoration has a positive impact on habitats, animals and insects, as ecosystems flourish amid the revitalized wetland. However, this #WorldAnimalDay 🦦 we are focusing on how we can be mindful of those species already inhabiting land prior to restoration. We work with a Protective Species Team to mitigate disturbances to animals during restoration work. For example, earlier this year, we identified a Black Grouse Lek Site during a project on Balnagown Estate. By involving relevant industry experts, we were able to develop a strategy which involved spatial buffer zones and working time restrictions to ensure that there was no disturbance to the Black Grouse or halt to the project. Read more about how, when done with care, restoration of peatlands enhance native wildlife ecosystems here: https://buff.ly/3BtHPy5 #PeatlandRestoration #ScottishPeatland #ClimateAction #GenerationRestoration

Preserving habitats for wildlife is vital for maintaining the balance of the forest ecosystem. That's why our foresters are trained to identify habitats like eagle nests on our land. When an eagle nest is identified, we establish buffer zones to ensure their safety and preservation. This is one way we are actively contributing to the health of our forest ecosystems. 🦅 Learn more about our efforts to safeguard eagle nests and protect wildlife in our forests: https://hubs.ly/Q02qDcms0 #nationalwildlifeweek

From New York to DC, volunteers are hitting the streets before dawn to protect migratory birds from collisions with glass, which NYC Bird Alliance now estimates kills more than one billion birds each year. This Washington Post article featuring our Director of Conservation and Science Dr. Dustin Partridge highlights the critical work of volunteers from programs like Lights Out DC and NYC Bird Alliance's Project Safe Flight to study bird collisions and how cities are adopting proven strategies to reduce building collisions. The science is clear: #birdsafedesign works, #LightsOut programs save lives, and every city can make a difference to protect our birds. https://lnkd.in/g7C8db7c

Suffolk residents, have your say in the county's Local Nature Recovery Strategy📢 Since monitoring began in Suffolk in 1970, the wildlife studied has declined by 19% (on average) ⚠️ Don't worry, there is still time to help. Fill out this survey to make a difference and help shape Suffolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy https://bit.ly/4b3KGef Suffolk County Council #Suffolk #Environment #Nature #Survey #SuffolksLocalNatureRecoveryStrategy

Are you planning a tree planting project? 🌳 According to the Somerset Tree Strategy 2023, Somerset's tree cover by area is below the national average. The loss of our trees and woodlands has, in some places, been devastating for dependent species, or wildlife which travels through wildlife corridors created by areas of woodland. At a landscape level, woodland size, diversity, and connectivity need to increase. Planting trees can be a relatively easy, community-focused and extremely rewarding way of helping local wildlife, but the success of planting will depend on choosing the right tree for the right place. ✅ For #NationalTreeWeek, find out how to choose the right tree for the right place with our handy guide: https://lnkd.in/ekeKAcEy #RightTreeRightPlace #Trees #Woodland #NatureRecovery #Landscape #Conservation

Do you help people to access parks, beaches, lakes, rivers, canals, woodlands, or nature reserves? Are you a staff member or a volunteer in one of these wonderful places? Or perhaps you are a landowner? On behalf of The Wildlife Trusts, Iain Broome and I are producing some resources to help more people access and enjoy blue and green spaces. We’re running two identical online workshops in August and would love you to join one to help us shape this work. There is already lots of research about barriers and enablers that affect access to green and blue spaces. To add to this, we’ll be asking you: 1. Do you have insights about specific groups of people within your local population who do or don’t use the spaces near you? 2. What guidance is already available about improving access? 3. What more can be done to help people access blue and green space? 4. Who else should we be talking to as we collate our research? Join us on: 7th August 10 – 11.00am  or 15th August 12pm – 1.00pm Register for The Wildlife Trusts workshop here: https://lnkd.in/eusjdfDN You can contact me directly with a PM Could you help us reach more people by sharing and tagging this post? Many thanks!