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For some wildlife, disturbances caused by military training activities are actually key to survival. The rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly is found only at Fort Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania, which is home to one of the largest expanses of native warm-season grasslands in the Northeastern U.S. This habitat requires periodic disturbance, at the right time and intensity, to keep the butterfly going strong. https://ow.ly/vO6u50R9xR7

As is often the case, our aviation related wildlife issues are usually of our own doing; RAF Benson near Oxford warns that feeding red kites poses a risk to military aircraft. These large birds of prey, becoming abundant in Oxfordshire, have led to aircraft rerouting to avoid collisions. With two birdstrikes in the last year, one involving a red kite, RAF Benson and local councils urge the public not to feed these birds. Red kites, less deterred by control measures, pose significant damage risks to aircraft. The RAF, supported by Natural England, has an active wildlife management plan to mitigate birdstrike risks, which includes community cooperation. https://lnkd.in/gPA5KZg6

"Amidst the terror and tragedy of the day came these everyday heroes who answered the call when the city needed them most." ⛴️ Tugboats 🛳️ Ferries 🛥️ Charters On September 11, 2001 nearly 150 commercial boats moved an estimated half-million people out of Lower Manhattan. "The 9/11 boat lift begs comparison to Dunkirk, the great 1940 British sea rescue of 338,000 British and other Allied soldiers trapped by the Germans on the French coast. But while Dunkirk is well remembered, the boat lift seems to have been somewhat overlooked amidst the many epic accounts of heroism on 9/11." — The Smithsonian This is why I choose to share the story of the September 11 Boat Lift on the anniversary of 9/11. “The rescuers displayed not only compassion, but also innovation, creative problem solving, improvisation, and really remarkable professionalism.” ⚓️ “We have much to learn from the mariners and other who when the planes struck, stepped out of their workaday lives to become first responders...Over and over again, they chose to help.” — Jessica DuLong, author of Saved at the Seawall: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift. If you haven't already seen it, consider taking time today to watch BOATLIFT: An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience, narrated by Tom Hanks. You can easily find on YouTube. While I wouldn't say 9/11 was *the* motivating factor for my first career in government service, it certainly played a part. There is nothing like being among a group of people united under a true greater purpose. 📸 NYPD #september11 #patriotday #neverforget #resilience

Further details about Water for Life main objectives related to the sargassum, “seaweed invasion on several Coast lines” As sargassum accumulates, its overgrowth indiscriminately entangles coastal marine life — trapping dolphins and turtles in deadly natural nets. Seaweed decomposing along the beach acidifies the water, bleaching corals and depleting fish stocks.

$65.00 The National Geographic Magazine from January to December 1948 featured a variety of fascinating articles. Here are some highlights: January: American Indians living between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific coast endured harsh conditions but excelled in basket weaving and woodworking. The postwar world witnessed the boom of air travel, with fighter planes, helicopters, cargo planes, and passenger carriers playing crucial roles. February: The issue explored Liberia, known for its rubber production and cushioned rubber exports. Additionally, it delved into various aspects of air travel in the modern age. You can find this issue on AbeBooks. September: An expedition to Mindanao in the Philippines aimed to capture live specimens for zoos in the United States. The team encountered strange and exotic wildlife, including the tarsier—a small nocturnal mammal. The issue also covered Easter Egg Chickens. You can explore this issue on National Geographic Back Issues.

Yet another seizure of wildlife from Bangkok, bound to supply demand for exotic pets. This seizure included otters, marmot, snakes and turtles and tortoises. All too frequently seizures such as this are being made throughout Asia, coming from Thailand. Clearly there is a need for more scrutiny in the airports of Thailand, and an increase in effort to end Thailand's role as a major hub of wildlife trafficking. Unfortunately, the animals in these incidents are likely to be destroyed, or at best, placed in captivity - and will not make it back to the wild. #wildlifetrade #wildlifecrime #crime #bangkok #thailand #turtles #otters #conservation #asean #aseanwen CITES #cites IUCN-SSC Otter Specialist Group The ASEAN Secretariat https://lnkd.in/gm_zkURr

It's World Ranger Day! Thank you Park Rangers for protecting our nature and heritage. You inspire us to care for our planet! Here are 5 facts about Park Rangers in the U.S. in case you didn't know... 1. The term "Ranger" dates back to the 17th century in the US, and was derived from the word "range" (to travel over a large area). The title "ranger" in the modern sense was first applied to a reorganization of the fire warden force in the Adirondack Park after fires burned 80,000 acres in the park. 2. The first director of the National Park Service, Stephen T. Mather, called Harry Yount, gamekeeper of Yellowstone National Park, the "father of the ranger service, as well as the first national Park Ranger". Yount was hired in 1880 to enforce the prohibition on hunting in the park. He also acted as a guide and escort for visiting officials. 3. According to an official study commissioned by the National Parks Service, Some "Buffalo Soldiers" became Park Rangers in the late 1890s. Approximately 500 Buffalo Soldiers served as Park Rangers at Yosemite, Sequoia, and General Grant National Parks, in 1899, 1903, and 1904. 4. The first Park Rangers appeared in 1905 (33 years after the first NP), and it was not until 11 years later that national parks and the national park ranger were unified under one centralized government agency, the National Park Service. 5. During World War II, many Park Rangers were drafted into military service or assigned to guard strategic resources within the parks. After the war, some Park Rangers resumed their civilian duties, while others remained armed and trained as law enforcement officers. Image: Generated using Bing Ai #parkranger #worldrangerday #wildlife #conservation #nationalpark #americanhistory #ww2 #nature #sustainability #stewardship #yosemite #yellowstone #ranger

🔴 Urgent: 1st Expedition Reveals Invasion in the Uru Eu Wau Wau Indigenous Territory 🔴 We conducted our first expedition in the Uru Eu Wau Wau Indigenous Territory in Brazil, in partnership with APIA. This is a crucial milestone in our mission to monitor and defend these lands. Unfortunately, what we found is alarming. During the expedition, we explored extensive areas of the Urupá River and the Serra da Porta, where we discovered several illegal activities. We identified abandoned camps of invaders, signs of illegal hunting, and areas of illegal mining. We removed animals trapped in hooks and destroyed structures used by invaders, such as camps and hunting platforms. Additionally, we found trails frequently used by invaders that directly threaten areas inhabited by isolated Indigenous people. Our legal team will report these findings to the appropriate authorities for necessary actions. This expedition reinforces our ongoing commitment to protecting the lands and rights of Indigenous peoples. We will continue to monitor and defend these critical areas. Share this post to support our cause and the ongoing efforts to defend Indigenous territories! #UruEuWauWau #AmazoniAlerta #IndigenousProtection #TerritorialMonitoring #APIA #EnvironmentalJustice #IndigenousDefense