Cattle Where’s the Beef? Ranchers Take Stand Over Synthetic ‘Meat’ Label Calling BS on fake meat and its hucksters. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on August 25, 2023. It was written by Matthew Lysiak. American cattlemen are readying for a fight to protect the definition of the word meat from producers of synthetic cellular-based beef alternatives.
Bio-Diversity Dropping the Fences Episode 2: RAIN Episode 2: After reading the signs, Johnny’s predictions of good rain come true after seven years of drought. Within weeks the veld is transformed in a great renewal as seeds that have lain dormant for years come to life. It’s time for Veronica to learn more about regenerative
Beaver California Aims to Tap Beavers, Once Viewed as a Nuisance, to Help With Water Issues and Wildfires Quoting the article below, “There’s been this major paradigm shift throughout the West where people have really transitioned from viewing beavers strictly as a nuisance species, and recognizing them for the ecological benefits that they have.” NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on July 24, 2023.
"Invasion Biology" Wildlife Killing Contests - The Movie The polite and restrained movie appearing below is not anti-hunting. In fact, it should be mandatory viewing for all hunters and wildlife lovers. While most of the contests target predators, each shot fired damages the legacy—and future—of ethical hunting. Why? These contests have nothing to do with
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 9/19/2023 Cowboys are back. Meet the horses that built Britain. Bear activity, conflicts pick up in Teton Area. And more.
cowboy cool The Old West Is New Again Once again, “If you ain’t cowboy, you ain’t cool.” NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on August 24, 2023. It was written by Emma Goldberg. A cultural mash-up brings together Barbie, Beyoncé and the gang from “Yellowstone.” When Navied Mahdavian, a cartoonist, and his
Bio-Diversity Farmer Videos Grizzlies Frolicking On His Potato Farm These animals were probably orphaned cubs. They became increasingly aggressive through the summer. They were killed by IGFA agents in early September. NOTE: this article was originally published to CowboyStateDaily.com on July 27, 2023. It was written by Mark Heinz. Normally grizzlies are spotted in mountainous country, but their
"Invasion Biology" One Creature Changed the Countryside and Our Lives More Than Any Other. Meet the Horses That Built Britain As discussed in the article below, horses evolved in the Americas, and crossed to Europe and Asia during previous ice ages. Domestic horses are central to human civilizations – including those of North America. NOTE: this article was originally published to BBC Countryfile’s Apple News Channel. It was written by
American Pine Marten After Dinner Guest: American Pine Marten “When we cook on the porch this voracious little guy shows up. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on March 17, 2021
Bears Bear Activity, Conflicts Pick up in Teton Area “As discussed below, human-bear conflicts are usually caused by food left out by humans, and for that reason can mostly be managed. Quoting the authors, “A few miles northwest of Jackson, the recent incident in Ashton illustrates what can go wrong when bears enter areas with unsecured attractants.” NOTE:
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 9/12/2023 Combating the fuels of wildfire with horses. Market solutions to problematic small growth timber. Greek authorities target arsonists for starting forest fires. And more.
"Invasion Biology" Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses Wildfire continues to devastate the American West at increasing rates. According to some, the plan that could combat the danger of forest fire lies in the complicated history and present role of the wild horse. Naturalist rancher William E. Simpson II, Michael Perez, and Pulitzer Prize winning author David Philipps
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 9/5/2023 A tragic human / bear encounter near Yellowstone. Using carbon credits to encourage landowners to engage in better forestry practices. How do you teach a bear to stay off your property? And more.
"Invasion Biology" Everybody Knew the Invasive Grass of Maui Posed a Deadly Fire Threat, but Few Acted As discussed below, the Lahaina fires were caused by excessive dry fuel accumulated over many years. The only sustainable way to control this dangerous buildup is by grazing. But common sense is stopped by opposition to ‘non-native’ animals, which includes ANY animal that grazes. NOTE: this article was originally
bear attack Woman Is Killed by a Bear Near Yellowstone, Officials Say As discussed below, grizzly populations are expanding, and human-grizzly conflicts are increasing. This inevitably leads to more bears being killed by agencies charged with removing problem bears and humans defending themselves. It also prompts unprovoked, illegal bear shootings by people who fear the bruins and despise the agencies who
Really Deep Thoughts If a Tree Falls in the Forest...? “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” is a philosophical thought experiment that raises questions regarding observation and perception. Physicists and philosophers have debated this for centuries. Thanks to Idaho Fish and Game, we now have the
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 8/29/2023 Scientists dispute EPA climate regulation science. Only 2% of listed endangered species have actually recovered. And more.
habitat restoration Carbon Offset Market Opens to Small Southern Timberland Owners Here is a good article about using carbon credits to encourage private landowners to engage in better forestry practices. While most carbon credits are environmentally and economically dubious, if we insist on these subsidies, let’s direct them towards holistic practices that reduce fire hazards while improving soil fertility. NOTE:
bear Hunter Conflicts Pitchstone Waters' Trespass Suppression Associate Pitchstone Waters’ Trespass Suppression Associate Another quick view of the bear… For more posts like this, in your inbox weekly – sign up for the Restoring Diversity Newsletter
Cattle Meat Consumption and Longevity As discussed below, it turns out that eating meat is good not bad for people’s life expectancy. Wait long enough and you’ll see most medical ‘facts’ debunked. But as a matter of common sense, why would anyone think that carnivores shouldn’t be carnivorous? NOTE: this article was
Conservation Incentivizing Wildlife Stewardship The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of listed species from going extinct, but only 2% of listed species have actually recovered. Property & Environment Research Center (PERC) believes we can do better. NOTE: this video was originally published to Pitchstonewaters.com on February 8, 2021
forest thinning PG&E Scraps Tree-Trimming Program Once Seen as Key to Fire Prevention California utility spent more than $2 billion on effort it says was ineffective; focus now is on power-line settings
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 8/22/2023 China is destroying American farmland. Using an elegant logic of healthier soil and a focus on both the cow and customer. And more.
Climate Two Princeton, MIT Scientists Say EPA Climate Regulations Based on a ‘Hoax’ Physicist, meteorologist testify that the climate agenda is ‘disastrous’ for US
Big Pork How China Is Destroying American Farmland “What the pig factories are doing to the environment – and who owns them. Meanwhile millions of free-ranging wild pigs are shut out of the domestic food supply, through the actions of the big factories and the agencies with whom they are integrated. NOTE: this article was originally published to
