Bureau of Land Management’s Post

Bird Feeding in Ocean by Roberta Byram. The Atlantic Ocean is the feeding ground for this bird. A bird with intricately patterned feathers is foraging in shallow water, dipping its beak below the surface. It casts a clear reflection on the water's surface, illustrating a moment of interaction between wildlife and their natural habitat. Check out my website! 1-roberta-byram.pixels.com #birdinocean

lineup of creatures that will benefit from this ecological red carpet: 1. Mountain Lions: The headliners, needing safe passage to roam and find mates. 2. Bobcats: These stealthy hunters will now have a safer commute. 3. Coyotes: Urban survivalists getting a much-needed traffic-free route. 4. Deer: Graceful travelers avoiding dangerous freeway crossings. 5. Gray Foxes: Clever critters gaining secure paths between habitats. 6. Lizards: Small but significant beneficiaries of the new green bridge. 7. Snakes: Slithering through their new, safer corridor. 8. Birds: Winged wanderers enjoying the restored natural connectivity. 9. Ants: Even the tiniest travelers are accounted for #ilovela

Wild dolphins and orcas are being captured from their natural habitats. It's important to dispel the myth that all dolphins and whales in theme parks were bred in captivity. In reality, many captive dolphins were once wild and free. To learn more, read our article, "Stolen From the Wild," in Wildlife Matters Investigates here: https://lnkd.in/eumCBme3.

"Net wetland loss increased substantially (>50%) since the last...study period (2004-2009), resulting in the loss of 221,000 acres [89k ha] of wetlands, primary to uplands, between 2009 and 2019." 😳 For an ecosystem that delivers so many benefits to people--cleaning our waters, habitat for species we depend on, high levels of carbon sequestration, beautiful landscapes like the one in the Canaan Valley of WV on the cover of the report--this is such incredibly sad news. Not just sad for the wetlands, but for us. The new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and U.S. Department of the Interior "Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Conterminous United States 2009 to 2019: Report to Congress" has more numbers and facts, and some recommendations on how we might reverse course. We need to figure this out! https://lnkd.in/e6wb2xhg (Note that this PDF seems to have some accessibility issues, hopefully resolved soon.)

"Net wetland loss increased substantially (>50%) since the last...study period (2004-2009), resulting in the loss of 221,000 acres [89k ha] of wetlands, primary to uplands, between 2009 and 2019." 😳 For an ecosystem that delivers so many benefits to people--cleaning our waters, habitat for species we depend on, high levels of carbon sequestration, beautiful landscapes like the one in the Canaan Valley of WV on the cover of the report--this is such incredibly sad news. Not just sad for the wetlands, but for us. The new U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and U.S. Department of the Interior "Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Conterminous United States 2009 to 2019: Report to Congress" has more numbers and facts, and some recommendations on how we might reverse course. We need to figure this out!

Check out the latest article from our three-part series in Explore Big Sky newspaper on wildlife-vehicle conflict in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, along US-191 in Montana. Based on the highway assessment we conducted with the Western Transportation Institute, plans are moving forward to study the feasibility of building wildlife overpasses at two priority locations identified in the assessment! The crossings, located between Big Sky and Gallatin Gateway in Southwest Montana, would address both wildlife-vehicle collisions and landscape connectivity in this very important habitat. READ: https://lnkd.in/gffeS_n3

For Cliff Oxford, a Waycross, Ga., native, the Okefenokee Swamp is home turf. "The U.S. Fish and Wildlife is doing our business and what it is supposed to do in speaking for the woodpeckers, otters, ‘gators, bowfin, pitcher plants and the rest of the swamp habitat, as well as for all people who fish, hunt and walk in the swamp." Read Cliff Oxford's full opinion piece in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://lnkd.in/e2pwfUUz

Are you planning a tree planting project? 🌳 According to the Somerset Tree Strategy 2023, Somerset's tree cover by area is below the national average. The loss of our trees and woodlands has, in some places, been devastating for dependent species, or wildlife which travels through wildlife corridors created by areas of woodland. At a landscape level, woodland size, diversity, and connectivity need to increase. Planting trees can be a relatively easy, community-focused and extremely rewarding way of helping local wildlife, but the success of planting will depend on choosing the right tree for the right place. ✅ For #NationalTreeWeek, find out how to choose the right tree for the right place with our handy guide: https://lnkd.in/ekeKAcEy #RightTreeRightPlace #Trees #Woodland #NatureRecovery #Landscape #Conservation

Historic Land Purchase Secures Rothbury Estate for Future Generations The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust have acquired the Rothbury Estate, one of the largest land deals in England in 30 years. Spanning 9,486 acres, the estate is home to rare wildlife, including red squirrels, curlews, and endangered species like the merlin. This landmark acquisition will protect crucial habitats, enhance local economies, and provide lasting benefits for both nature and communities. 🦉🌳 Stay updated on the latest real estate news and developments. Visit knightfrank.com/blog for more. #Conservation #RothburyEstate #WildlifeTrusts #Northumberland #NaturePreserved

Returning apex predators gives hope for blooming #biodiversity! 💚 The return of healthy populations of keystone species, like these Gray wolves, has huge implications for the entire ecosystem - and everyone in it. From the wriggly things in the soil, to prey such as deer, these wild wolves will support ecosystem resilience. 🐛 🐜 🦌 🐺 It is now becoming clear that some trophic cascades could also have a significant impact on the carbon cycle and climate change. Wolves are one of the 9 'climate hero' species of the peer-reviewed study in Nature Climate Change. We 💚 #rewilding