Restoring Biodiversity - 6/10/2025
The history of the screwworm eradication program. Enhancing the ccosystem of Soudah Peaks. Holistic grazing practices. And more.
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Articles
Screwworm Eradication Program and History
A very interesting article about the history of the screwworm eradication program, the current situation, and the efforts being made. I think any rancher would be interested in the information in this article.
Videos
Enhancing the Ecosystem of Soudah Peaks
Soudah Peaks is a land of various wildlife, forests, and waterfalls, in contrast to the rest of its desert surroundings in Saudi Arabia. "Discover the Soudah Development Project" is dedicated to preserving and enhancing this unique ecosystem.
The Circle Ranch Herd Moving to New Pasture
According to the Authors and Sponsors of Habitat Guidelines for Mule Deer, running cattle according to the principles of Holistic Planned Grazing, as shown here, in large numbers, for very short times in any place, followed by very long recovery periods in which there is no grazing, harms plants and water function. This reflects the conventional range and wildlife view that ranges must be protected from trampling by large numbers of animals. Every WMA Management Plan, including elk removals underway at Department properties, and proposed at Big Bend National Park, rest on the foundation of these beliefs. So, the WMA’s and the Big Bend National Park, are under total rest and drastic removal regimes intended to ‘protect’ the land and plants from overuse by animals, and the animals from ‘competition’.
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