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Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Although the state Endangered Species Act does not name insects, sections of the law suggest invertebrates may be grouped under the category of fish.

Although the state Endangered Species Act does not name insects, sections of the law suggest invertebrates may be grouped under the category of fish.

Although the state Endangered Species Act does not name insects, sections of the law suggest invertebrates may be grouped under the category of fish.

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SANParks launches its 2023 FREE Access week

If you're in SA, check out one of the country's fabulous national parks this week...The post SANParks launches its 2023 FREE Access week appeared first on SAPeople - Worldwide South African News.

If you’re a nature lover, don’t miss the opportunity this week to enter one of South Africa’s national parks for a free day visit!South African National Parks (SANParks) – in partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa and First National Bank (FNB)- opened the 18th annual SANPARKS Week in Pretoria on Saturday (16 Sep), with Environmental Minister Barbara Creecy doing the honours.The special week ends next Sunday (24 Sep). Specific dates can be found here: www.sanparks.org/about/events/parks_week.The free week gives everyone, particularly the communities beside the parks, an opportunity to get a great understanding of the importance of conservation. SANParks CEO Hapiloe Sello says: “The role of communities in our efforts to protect our parks is of vital importance.”SANParks recently embarked on the SANParks Vision 2040 project which in part is about cultivating a collective sense of community, healing, and inspiration that resonates with all South Africans.This SANParks week is also an opportunity to showcase South Africa’s national parks as affordable local holiday destinations that offer unique experiences for families and individuals from all backgrounds to enjoy. The free access to the parks does not include accommodation or any commercial activities in the park.SANParks started this campaign in 2006. “Come and experience our parks and enjoy SA National Week as it is for all South Africans. This is your heritage, explore it, learn from it and love it,” says Sello.Visit www.sanparks.org/about/events/parks_week for more information.The post SANParks launches its 2023 FREE Access week appeared first on SAPeople - Worldwide South African News.

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Nature

Round them up and castrate the boys'; California conservationists take aim at wild burros

Scores of wild burros are trampling the ecology of Big Bear Valley and putting motorists at risk. Some say it's time for an extermination program.

Scores of wild burros are trampling the ecology of Big Bear Valley and putting motorists at risk. Some say it's time for an extermination program.

Conservation

Carnivorous plants return to Lancashire peatland after 100 years

Insect-eating sundew plants among 17,500 reintroduced as part of carbon-sequestering conservation schemeAfter a 100-year absence, ruthless carnivores are flourishing again on a peat bog near Garstang in Lancashire.The insect-eating great sundew and oblong-leaved sundew are among 17,500 plants being reintroduced to Winmarleigh Moss as part of its restoration by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Continue reading...

Insect-eating sundew plants among 17,500 reintroduced as part of carbon-sequestering conservation schemeAfter a 100-year absence, ruthless carnivores are flourishing again on a peat bog near Garstang in Lancashire.The insect-eating great sundew and oblong-leaved sundew are among 17,500 plants being reintroduced to Winmarleigh Moss as part of its restoration by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Continue reading...

Conservation
Nature

Once-abandoned dogs are now trained to sniff out environmental clues

About 45 canines are part of Working Dogs for Conservation in various countries. Most of the dogs were rescued from shelters.

About 45 canines are part of Working Dogs for Conservation in various countries. Most of the dogs were rescued from shelters.

Conservation

Biden administration announces joint conservation efforts with environmental groups 

The Biden administration is partnering with six environmental and conservation advocacy groups as it aims to advance conservation in the Western U.S., it said on Tuesday. The Bureau of Land Management will use $28 million in funds from the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act for conservation on public lands. It will partner with groups including the...

The Biden administration is partnering with six environmental and conservation advocacy groups as it aims to advance conservation in the Western U.S., it said on Tuesday.  The Bureau of Land Management will use $28 million in funds from the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act for conservation on public lands.  It will partner with groups including the Nature Conservancy, as well as those focused on issues such as hunting, fishing and native plants. The projects funded under the program will aim to restore western watersheds, conserve habitat for the mule deer and sage-grouse, remove or modify fences and assist a Navajo native plant program. The partnership agreements “will put people to work on our public lands, helping the BLM restore lands from sagebrush, to forests, to grasslands and desert ecosystems,” said Bureau of Land Management director Tracy Stone-Manning “This will benefit Americans that recreate on our public lands, local communities, tribes and of course, the natural resources we all rely on,” she said. 

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Mayday Terranean

Mayday Terranean is a documentary film portraying the problems of the Mediterranean Sea as well as the beauty it still has to offer. Scientists, conservationists and activists from countries around the Mediterranean Sea talk about the topic, their relationship to ocean conservation and shed light on the story of this wonderful but endangered place.

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Giants of Big Sur: California Condor Stories Part 2: Leading the Way with Non-Lead

Through experiencing the work of Ventana Wildlife Society, Ross comes to understand the greatest threat to condors is lead ammunition. Ross meets Mike Stake, Non-Lead Ammunition Program Manager, who takes him to meet with a rancher in a key condor area to better understand these complex issues. Through responsible gun use, California condor recovery is achievable. We thank hunters and ranchers who switched to using non-lead ammunition.

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Extinction
Pollution

Last Chair

We pollute the environment upon which we depend. An exploration of the paradox of sustainable skiing and how we can protect the places we love.

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Earthfile - Elephant Protection

How many elephants are there across Nigeria? Some Nigerian conservationists estimate that there are only 300, others believe the number is less than that. In recent years there have been many reports of hunters killing elephants across the country. A combination of climate change (which has reduced amounts of fresh water the elephants need), poaching, human-elephant conflict and deforestation is a major challenge. ‘Elephant Protection’ is a 30minute documentary featured on ‘Earthfile’- Channels Television’s environment and Development Programme. It focuses on the current problem climate change has caused for the elephants, in terms of habitat loss and the cause of the human-elephant conflicts in Nigeria. It also looks at the efforts of conservationists (trained professionals and those without formal education) in the protection of the elephant population. It talks about their successes and failure, and how humans can live in harmony with the elephants. For this story, Omo Forest, Ogun state, Southwest Nigeria and Yankari games reserve in Bauchi state in Nigeria's NorthEast were visited.

Animals
Conservation
Documentary

Birdwatchers

Illustrating the wide array of birds that live in and around the city of Toronto, the film features passionate birdwatchers who have devoted most of their lives to discovering these birds. In the process, these dedicated people promote Toronto as an international location for birdwatching, which also leads to conservation efforts to protect animals and green land.

Animals
Conservation
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