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Texas Takes Its First Steps to Protect Its Mountain Lions

While many other states limit hunting of the apex predator, Texas is only now introducing rules to ban canned hunts and require regular checking of traps.

Holistic Management vs Conventional Management: A Stark Look

Holistic Management vs Conventional Management: A Stark Look

The footage serves as a powerful testament to the effectiveness of Holistic Management.

History of Conservation

History of Conservation

There are certain people and organizations — all tied to political leaders — who romanticize the concept of a land with vast wildlife areas from sea to sea.

klamath river after dam removals

California Dam Demolitions a Victory for Some, Devastation for Others

"When people and their livelihoods are given equal weight with environmental outcomes, are dam removals good or bad?"

With Dams Removed, Salmon Will Have the Run of a Western River

With Dams Removed, Salmon Will Have the Run of a Western River

The nation’s largest dam removal project is nearly complete after a lengthy campaign by Native tribes to restore the river at the California-Oregon border.

The Loch Ness Monster Has Company in the Neighborhood: Wild Boars

The Loch Ness Monster Has Company in the Neighborhood: Wild Boars

Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep.

Examples of Grassland Restoration - Excerpt from Talk by Allan Savory at Tufts University

Examples of Grassland Restoration - Excerpt from Talk by Allan Savory at Tufts University

Excerpted from Allan Savory's presentation on January 25, 2013 at Tufts University's Fletcher School

Fishing Limit Will Increase Ahead of Lake Poisonings

Fishing Limit Will Increase Ahead of Lake Poisonings

The war on wildlife continues, with a new front opening in Utah.

Can Sheep Save the Planet?

"Invasion Biology"

Can Sheep Save the Planet?

Desertification is a fancy word for land that is turning to desert,” states Allan Savory in his quiet but inspirational form.

Salmon Farms in Patagonia Face Growing Opposition

Salmon Farms in Patagonia Face Growing Opposition

Salmon farming as practiced is rife with environmental problems, as discussed below.

Wild Horses: Nature’s Survivors in North America

Wild Horses: Nature’s Survivors in North America

Quoting the experts in the film below: “With the reintroduction of wild horses, do we treat them as an exotic species or have we merely returned a native to its homeland?”

King Charles: How Cattle Can Restore Habitat and Wildlife

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King Charles: How Cattle Can Restore Habitat and Wildlife

Prince Charles comments on Allan Savory and his integrated approach to ranching and farming, and the role ruminants for the health of grasslands.

Cattle grazing in a forest

Grazing Cattle to Restore Forest

Greg Judy and his men turn cattle mob into a forest of forage never grazed.

Cattle Grazing in Scottish Forest

Cattle Grazing in Scottish Forest

This short film has wonderful images of Highland cattle and explains the importance of their grazing to land management in The Great Trossachs Forest of Scotland.

Mending Fences – An RMEF Film

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteers joined Bighorn National Forest agency personnel and others to ease the way by replacing the old with new, wildlife-friendly fencing.

Holistic Management at Work

"Invasion Biology"

Holistic Management at Work

Holistic management uses a long term planning process that assigns to environmental and social outcomes the same importance as profits. In addition to being particularly suited to the deserts of far-West Texas, its grazing and wildlife practices will work anywhere in the West. NOTE: this post was originally published to

Revitalizing Ruffed Grouse Habitat: A Call for Sustainable Forestry

Aspen forest management

Revitalizing Ruffed Grouse Habitat: A Call for Sustainable Forestry

These active forestry management practices are necessary wherever there are Ruffed Grouse, including especially in the decadent Lodgepole/Douglass Fir/Aspen forests of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. In this thought-provoking video, Nick Biemiller, the Southern Appalachian Forest Conservation Director for the Ruffed Grouse Society sheds light on the alarming decline

Wolverines Are Back in the News

Wolverines Are Back in the News

According to the reasoning of the author of this article, wolverine restorations will fail because of climate change, and aren’t worth the effort. With all due respect to Dr. Mason – and as he acknowledges in the article – wolverines were eliminated in large part through programs and advice of government

The Story of Meat

"Invasion Biology"

The Story of Meat

Public demand for healthy, tasty food produced in a manner that respects nature is the driving force behind the growing acceptance of holistic agriculture. This 20-minute video discusses how sustainably managed livestock can help restore damaged ranch and farm lands. NOTE: this post was originally published on April 26, 2017,

Desert Permaculture: Gulleys for Grass and Wells

Desert Permaculture: Gulleys for Grass and Wells

Here is a gulley treatment that restores grassland and recharges aquifers. Gulleys for Grassland Restoration from Christopher Gill on Vimeo. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on May 8, 2017, and reposted on October 8, 2021

National Park Service Reverses Course on Plan to Remove Iconic Animals: ‘This is Incredible News’

National Park Service Reverses Course on Plan to Remove Iconic Animals: 'This is Incredible News'

“This is a significant step in wild horse restoration. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheCooldown.com on May 28, 2024. It was written by Kristen Lawrence. “This really is the park service following their mission by protecting and trying to restore lost resources.” In a major conservation win

A New Era for Bobwhite Quail

A New Era for Bobwhite Quail

Quail Forever’s latest video on Bobwhite restoration. In order to make significant progress in restoring bobwhite quail populations, wild lands and working lands must work together for the benefit of the life they support and the livelihoods they sustain. That’s why one of Quail Forever’s strategic priorities

SAWS Wins Battle to Control Wastewater It Releases Into San Antonio River

SAWS Wins Battle to Control Wastewater It Releases Into San Antonio River

This is a huge and positive development for water quality in the lower Guadalupe River, its bays, estuaries, wildlife, and fisheries.

Toxic Waters: The Dark Side of Farmed Fish

Toxic Waters: The Dark Side of Farmed Fish

“This article discusses the many serious problems of fish farming. NOTE: this article was originally published to Newsbreak.com on June 7, 2024. It was written by Gina Matsoukas. This article first appeared on Running to the Kitchen. Farmed fish often present themselves as a convenient, affordable and sustainable alternative

In a First, Federal Government Acknowledges Harms of Dams on Native American Communities

In a First, Federal Government Acknowledges Harms of Dams on Native American Communities

“Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on June 18, 2024. It was written by Livia Albeck-Ripka. In a report released Tuesday, the Biden administration said that federal dams in the Columbia River Basin had inflicted damage on local