Tag Archives: conservation

1838-2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

A few years ago I was part of a team doing an environmental assessment for a local road project.  When I saw these trees giant bur oaks (all around four-and-a-half feet diameter at breast height), I knew I’d be among … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, Conservation, Forests, Oak opening, oaks, Savanna, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The Slow Death of a “Protected” Prairie-Fen

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

Before I even begin, I’ll throw out the take-home message. Conservation acquisition and ownership are not enough. Most of our last best places disappear, if they are added to a portfolio of protected lands and left to their own devices. … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, Conservation, Fens, invasive species, native plants, Prairie, Stewardship, wetlands | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Natural Areas Have Intrinsic Value

Posted on February 19, 2015 by

Much of the conservation community’s current approach to conservation planning is a commodification of nature. Lands are valued according to laundry lists of the tangible services (e.g. water quality protection, forage, carbon storage) they provide. We might not assign actual dollars … Continue reading →

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