Environment & Agriculture - P Woodworths Sept 15 article series

Jayzesake · 01-10-2015 06:42AM

Jayzesake wrote: »

To repeat, large areas where human activities are limited to non-damaging forms of recreation, and natural processes are allowed to dominate, both on land and at sea, are the most essential component of any real solution to the catastrophic collapse of remaining wildlife populations taking place in our lifetime.

New Zealand to create giant marine sanctuary

Waters north of New Zealand will become one of the world's largest ocean sanctuaries, covering an area roughly the size of France, with a full ban on fishing and mining

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/newzealand/11898970/New-Zealand-to-create-giant-marine-sanctuary.html

Jayzesake · 01-10-2015 07:45AM

Dair76 wrote: »

Ladies and gents, I really enjoy reading this thread - there is great debate, but it's always civil and amicable. Kudos!

Just wondering if someone could point me towards some useful blogs, websites, journals etc etc that I should be following?

Sorry for not responding earlier Dair76. On the subject of Rewilding, I would suggest starting with the following:

http://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/

http://treesforlife.org.uk/

http://www.rewildingeurope.com/

http://rewilding.org/rewildit/

Jayzesake · 04-10-2015 07:09PM

Ecological restoration must be a priority for the planet

Another IT article by Paddy Woodworth, this time reporting from a Manchester conference

"Ecological restoration has become a global buzzword. The phrase’s feelgood resonance, its promise that humanity might actually make things better instead of worse in the habitats that sustain us, is comforting at a time of great environmental anxiety.

But many contributors to the conference noted that, in the absence of internationally accepted definitions and standards for the science and practice of restoration, there is a real danger that it could join phrases such as “sustainable development” and “ecofriendly” as a politically convenient cover for continued overexploitation of Earth’s resources."

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/ecological-restoration-must-be-a-priority-for-the-planet-1.2376165

OpenYourEyes · 07-10-2015 02:43PM

An editorial responding to Paddy Woodworths recent series:

http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorial/the-need-to-reconcile-an-expanding-agricultural-sector-and-tackling-climate-change-1.2381121

Jayzesake · 09-10-2015 11:42AM

Capercaillie wrote: »

Would Sika deer be suitable for Lynx?

Seems Lynx are even capable of taking Reed Deer and Reindeer hinds and calves.

http://www.scotlandbigpicture.com/Index/lynx-essay?utm_content=buffer339d4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Environment & Agriculture - P Woodworths Sept 15 article series

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