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  1. Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson returns to Franklin for FrankTown back-to-school event | WLife

    FRANKLIN — Miami Dolphins linebacker and FrankTown Open Hearts alumnus Tyrel Dodson will return to Franklin later this…
    #NFL #MiamiDolphins #Miami #Dolphins #arrington #bethesda #brentwood #college_grove #Communities #Fairview #FEATURES #Football #Franklin #grassland #leipers_fork #nolensville #spring_hill #thompsons_station #triune #w_life
    rawchili.com/nfl/948364/

  2. Mapping Multifunctionality In Remote Patagonian Forest Landscapes Reveals High-Value Ecosystems Beyond Protected Areas
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    doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-035 <-- shared paper
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    H/T @Peter Potapov | Researcher at the World Resources Institute (WRI)
    “This paper is] a strong example of multifunctionality analysis applied to conservation planning. The study mapped six ecosystem functions, including carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity. [The author] combined satellite data, field soil sampling, and spatial modeling for this comprehensive analysis.
    Two findings stand out.
    1. Old-growth forests had the highest multifunctionality index of any land cover type.
    2. 78.5% of the top multifunctionality hotspots fall outside the region's protected areas, even though PAs already cover more than 54% of the territory.
    Together, these results make a clear case for expanding conservation of the remaining Intact Forest Landscapes and primary forests in Patagonia and elsewhere…”
    --
    “Remote forest landscapes provide critical references for understanding ecosystem functions (EFs) under low anthropogenic pressure, yet their capacity to sustain multiple EFs simultaneously remains poorly understood. [They] assessed landscape multifunctionality in western Patagonia by integrating satellite indicators, field data, and spatial modeling. Six EFs (carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity) were mapped, and their spatial relationships and hotspot distribution within and outside protected areas (PAs) were analyzed. Old-growth and secondary forests showed the highest functional performance. Strong synergies (ρ ≥ 0.6) between carbon storage and nutrient availability covered >50% of the landscape, whereas strong trade-offs (ρ ≤ –0.6) were spatially limited ( < 6%). Notably, 78% of multifunctionality hotspots occurred outside PAs, indicating that high-functional-value areas extend beyond formal conservation boundaries. These findings reveal spatial mismatches between multifunctionality and protection status and provide a replicable framework for integrating multifunctionality into conservation planning under global change…”
    #Patagonia #chile #aysen #coyhaique #landcover #mapping #spatial #spatialpatterns #spatiotemporal #spatialanalysis #forest #vegetation #oldgrowth #secondgrowth #shrubland #grassland #steppe #ecosystem #habitat #nutrients #water #hydrology #erosion #multifunctionality #multifunctionalityanalysis #protectedareas #landuse #conservationplanning #conservation #ecology #carbonstorage #nutrientavailability #waterregulation #erosioncontrol #habitatquality #ecologicalconnectivity #remotesensing #satellite #earthobservation #modeling

  3. Mapping Multifunctionality In Remote Patagonian Forest Landscapes Reveals High-Value Ecosystems Beyond Protected Areas
    --
    doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-035 <-- shared paper
    --
    H/T @Peter Potapov | Researcher at the World Resources Institute (WRI)
    “This paper is] a strong example of multifunctionality analysis applied to conservation planning. The study mapped six ecosystem functions, including carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity. [The author] combined satellite data, field soil sampling, and spatial modeling for this comprehensive analysis.
    Two findings stand out.
    1. Old-growth forests had the highest multifunctionality index of any land cover type.
    2. 78.5% of the top multifunctionality hotspots fall outside the region's protected areas, even though PAs already cover more than 54% of the territory.
    Together, these results make a clear case for expanding conservation of the remaining Intact Forest Landscapes and primary forests in Patagonia and elsewhere…”
    --
    “Remote forest landscapes provide critical references for understanding ecosystem functions (EFs) under low anthropogenic pressure, yet their capacity to sustain multiple EFs simultaneously remains poorly understood. [They] assessed landscape multifunctionality in western Patagonia by integrating satellite indicators, field data, and spatial modeling. Six EFs (carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity) were mapped, and their spatial relationships and hotspot distribution within and outside protected areas (PAs) were analyzed. Old-growth and secondary forests showed the highest functional performance. Strong synergies (ρ ≥ 0.6) between carbon storage and nutrient availability covered >50% of the landscape, whereas strong trade-offs (ρ ≤ –0.6) were spatially limited ( < 6%). Notably, 78% of multifunctionality hotspots occurred outside PAs, indicating that high-functional-value areas extend beyond formal conservation boundaries. These findings reveal spatial mismatches between multifunctionality and protection status and provide a replicable framework for integrating multifunctionality into conservation planning under global change…”
    #Patagonia #chile #aysen #coyhaique #landcover #mapping #spatial #spatialpatterns #spatiotemporal #spatialanalysis #forest #vegetation #oldgrowth #secondgrowth #shrubland #grassland #steppe #ecosystem #habitat #nutrients #water #hydrology #erosion #multifunctionality #multifunctionalityanalysis #protectedareas #landuse #conservationplanning #conservation #ecology #carbonstorage #nutrientavailability #waterregulation #erosioncontrol #habitatquality #ecologicalconnectivity #remotesensing #satellite #earthobservation #modeling

  4. Mapping Multifunctionality In Remote Patagonian Forest Landscapes Reveals High-Value Ecosystems Beyond Protected Areas
    --
    doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-035 <-- shared paper
    --
    H/T @Peter Potapov | Researcher at the World Resources Institute (WRI)
    “This paper is] a strong example of multifunctionality analysis applied to conservation planning. The study mapped six ecosystem functions, including carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity. [The author] combined satellite data, field soil sampling, and spatial modeling for this comprehensive analysis.
    Two findings stand out.
    1. Old-growth forests had the highest multifunctionality index of any land cover type.
    2. 78.5% of the top multifunctionality hotspots fall outside the region's protected areas, even though PAs already cover more than 54% of the territory.
    Together, these results make a clear case for expanding conservation of the remaining Intact Forest Landscapes and primary forests in Patagonia and elsewhere…”
    --
    “Remote forest landscapes provide critical references for understanding ecosystem functions (EFs) under low anthropogenic pressure, yet their capacity to sustain multiple EFs simultaneously remains poorly understood. [They] assessed landscape multifunctionality in western Patagonia by integrating satellite indicators, field data, and spatial modeling. Six EFs (carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity) were mapped, and their spatial relationships and hotspot distribution within and outside protected areas (PAs) were analyzed. Old-growth and secondary forests showed the highest functional performance. Strong synergies (ρ ≥ 0.6) between carbon storage and nutrient availability covered >50% of the landscape, whereas strong trade-offs (ρ ≤ –0.6) were spatially limited ( < 6%). Notably, 78% of multifunctionality hotspots occurred outside PAs, indicating that high-functional-value areas extend beyond formal conservation boundaries. These findings reveal spatial mismatches between multifunctionality and protection status and provide a replicable framework for integrating multifunctionality into conservation planning under global change…”
    #Patagonia #chile #aysen #coyhaique #landcover #mapping #spatial #spatialpatterns #spatiotemporal #spatialanalysis #forest #vegetation #oldgrowth #secondgrowth #shrubland #grassland #steppe #ecosystem #habitat #nutrients #water #hydrology #erosion #multifunctionality #multifunctionalityanalysis #protectedareas #landuse #conservationplanning #conservation #ecology #carbonstorage #nutrientavailability #waterregulation #erosioncontrol #habitatquality #ecologicalconnectivity #remotesensing #satellite #earthobservation #modeling

  5. Mapping Multifunctionality In Remote Patagonian Forest Landscapes Reveals High-Value Ecosystems Beyond Protected Areas
    --
    doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-035 <-- shared paper
    --
    H/T @Peter Potapov | Researcher at the World Resources Institute (WRI)
    “This paper is] a strong example of multifunctionality analysis applied to conservation planning. The study mapped six ecosystem functions, including carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity. [The author] combined satellite data, field soil sampling, and spatial modeling for this comprehensive analysis.
    Two findings stand out.
    1. Old-growth forests had the highest multifunctionality index of any land cover type.
    2. 78.5% of the top multifunctionality hotspots fall outside the region's protected areas, even though PAs already cover more than 54% of the territory.
    Together, these results make a clear case for expanding conservation of the remaining Intact Forest Landscapes and primary forests in Patagonia and elsewhere…”
    --
    “Remote forest landscapes provide critical references for understanding ecosystem functions (EFs) under low anthropogenic pressure, yet their capacity to sustain multiple EFs simultaneously remains poorly understood. [They] assessed landscape multifunctionality in western Patagonia by integrating satellite indicators, field data, and spatial modeling. Six EFs (carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity) were mapped, and their spatial relationships and hotspot distribution within and outside protected areas (PAs) were analyzed. Old-growth and secondary forests showed the highest functional performance. Strong synergies (ρ ≥ 0.6) between carbon storage and nutrient availability covered >50% of the landscape, whereas strong trade-offs (ρ ≤ –0.6) were spatially limited ( < 6%). Notably, 78% of multifunctionality hotspots occurred outside PAs, indicating that high-functional-value areas extend beyond formal conservation boundaries. These findings reveal spatial mismatches between multifunctionality and protection status and provide a replicable framework for integrating multifunctionality into conservation planning under global change…”
    #Patagonia #chile #aysen #coyhaique #landcover #mapping #spatial #spatialpatterns #spatiotemporal #spatialanalysis #forest #vegetation #oldgrowth #secondgrowth #shrubland #grassland #steppe #ecosystem #habitat #nutrients #water #hydrology #erosion #multifunctionality #multifunctionalityanalysis #protectedareas #landuse #conservationplanning #conservation #ecology #carbonstorage #nutrientavailability #waterregulation #erosioncontrol #habitatquality #ecologicalconnectivity #remotesensing #satellite #earthobservation #modeling

  6. Mapping Multifunctionality In Remote Patagonian Forest Landscapes Reveals High-Value Ecosystems Beyond Protected Areas
    --
    doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-035 <-- shared paper
    --
    H/T @Peter Potapov | Researcher at the World Resources Institute (WRI)
    “This paper is] a strong example of multifunctionality analysis applied to conservation planning. The study mapped six ecosystem functions, including carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity. [The author] combined satellite data, field soil sampling, and spatial modeling for this comprehensive analysis.
    Two findings stand out.
    1. Old-growth forests had the highest multifunctionality index of any land cover type.
    2. 78.5% of the top multifunctionality hotspots fall outside the region's protected areas, even though PAs already cover more than 54% of the territory.
    Together, these results make a clear case for expanding conservation of the remaining Intact Forest Landscapes and primary forests in Patagonia and elsewhere…”
    --
    “Remote forest landscapes provide critical references for understanding ecosystem functions (EFs) under low anthropogenic pressure, yet their capacity to sustain multiple EFs simultaneously remains poorly understood. [They] assessed landscape multifunctionality in western Patagonia by integrating satellite indicators, field data, and spatial modeling. Six EFs (carbon storage, nutrient availability, water regulation, erosion control, habitat quality, and ecological connectivity) were mapped, and their spatial relationships and hotspot distribution within and outside protected areas (PAs) were analyzed. Old-growth and secondary forests showed the highest functional performance. Strong synergies (ρ ≥ 0.6) between carbon storage and nutrient availability covered >50% of the landscape, whereas strong trade-offs (ρ ≤ –0.6) were spatially limited ( < 6%). Notably, 78% of multifunctionality hotspots occurred outside PAs, indicating that high-functional-value areas extend beyond formal conservation boundaries. These findings reveal spatial mismatches between multifunctionality and protection status and provide a replicable framework for integrating multifunctionality into conservation planning under global change…”

  7. Plebecula giramica is a #species of air-breathing #landSnail, a #terrestrial #pulmonate #gastropod #mollusk in the family #Geomitridae. This species is #endemic to #Madeira, Portugal. Its natural #habitats are temperate #forests and temperate #grassland. It is threatened by #habitatLoss.

  8. Plebecula giramica is a #species of air-breathing #landSnail, a #terrestrial #pulmonate #gastropod #mollusk in the family #Geomitridae. This species is #endemic to #Madeira, Portugal. Its natural #habitats are temperate #forests and temperate #grassland. It is threatened by #habitatLoss.

  9. Plebecula giramica is a #species of air-breathing #landSnail, a #terrestrial #pulmonate #gastropod #mollusk in the family #Geomitridae. This species is #endemic to #Madeira, Portugal. Its natural #habitats are temperate #forests and temperate #grassland. It is threatened by #habitatLoss.

  10. Plebecula giramica is a #species of air-breathing #landSnail, a #terrestrial #pulmonate #gastropod #mollusk in the family #Geomitridae. This species is #endemic to #Madeira, Portugal. Its natural #habitats are temperate #forests and temperate #grassland. It is threatened by #habitatLoss.

  11. Plebecula giramica is a #species of air-breathing #landSnail, a #terrestrial #pulmonate #gastropod #mollusk in the family #Geomitridae. This species is #endemic to #Madeira, Portugal. Its natural #habitats are temperate #forests and temperate #grassland. It is threatened by #habitatLoss.

  12. #BirdOfTheDay Today's prompts are #Grassland and #Red Here's a twofer. A wild turkey standing in the grass trying to attract the ladies with his plumage and long red wattle. 😁 #ECK #WildTurkey

  13. #BirdOfTheDay Today's prompts are #Grassland and #Red Here's a twofer. A wild turkey standing in the grass trying to attract the ladies with his plumage and long red wattle. 😁 #ECK #WildTurkey

  14. India Safaris @indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com@indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com ·

    Is It Ethical to Go on a Safari in India? A Responsible Traveler’s Guide to Wildlife Tourism in 2026

    India is one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations, home to Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, leopards, rhinos, and over 1,300 bird species. Naturally, a safari in India is high on many travelers’ bucket lists. But as awareness around sustainable travel grows, a critical question arises: Is it ethical to go on a safari in India? Yes, if done responsibly.This guide breaks down the ethics of India safari tours, what to look for, what to avoid, and how to ensure your trip supports […]

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  15. India Safaris @indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com@indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com ·

    Is It Ethical to Go on a Safari in India? A Responsible Traveler’s Guide to Wildlife Tourism in 2026

    India is one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations, home to Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, leopards, rhinos, and over 1,300 bird species. Naturally, a safari in India is high on many travelers’ bucket lists. But as awareness around sustainable travel grows, a critical question arises: Is it ethical to go on a safari in India? Yes, if done responsibly.This guide breaks down the ethics of India safari tours, what to look for, what to avoid, and how to ensure your trip supports […]

    indiasafaristrends.wordpress.c

  16. India Safaris @indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com@indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com ·

    Is It Ethical to Go on a Safari in India? A Responsible Traveler’s Guide to Wildlife Tourism in 2026

    India is one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations, home to Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, leopards, rhinos, and over 1,300 bird species. Naturally, a safari in India is high on many travelers’ bucket lists. But as awareness around sustainable travel grows, a critical question arises: Is it ethical to go on a safari in India? Yes, if done responsibly.This guide breaks down the ethics of India safari tours, what to look for, what to avoid, and how to ensure your trip supports […]

    indiasafaristrends.wordpress.c

  17. Yunlong He et al. investigated how climatic factors and #PlantDiversity affected temporal stability of aboveground net primary production (ANPP) in responses to nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) additions and its biotic mechanisms.

    #EcosystemStability | #Grassland | #NutrientEnrichment | #PlantProductivity

    doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf114

  18. Yunlong He et al. investigated how climatic factors and #PlantDiversity affected temporal stability of aboveground net primary production (ANPP) in responses to nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) additions and its biotic mechanisms.

    #EcosystemStability | #Grassland | #NutrientEnrichment | #PlantProductivity

    doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf114

  19. 💨 Climatic factors & #PlantDiversity ➡️ Temporal stability of aboveground net primary production

    Results:
    1️⃣ Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) additions ➡️ #EcosystemStability⬇️.
    2️⃣ Species richness⬆️,Effects⬆️.

    #Grassland | #NutrientEnrichment | #PlantProductivity

    doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf114

  20. [ #Grazing management (GM)] Plant & Soil microbial communities ➡️ Ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF)

    Results:
    1️⃣GM⬆️, plant diversity & EMF⬇️;
    2️⃣Heavy GM altered the abundance of some plants and #MicrobialCommunities;

    #Biodiversity | #EcosystemFunction | #Grassland | #PlantCommunity

    doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf093

  21. [ #Grazing management (GM)] Plant & Soil microbial communities ➡️ Ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF)

    Results:
    1️⃣GM⬆️, plant diversity & EMF⬇️;
    2️⃣Heavy GM altered the abundance of some plants and #MicrobialCommunities;

    #Biodiversity | #EcosystemFunction | #Grassland | #PlantCommunity

    doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf093

  22. [ #Grazing management (GM)] Plant & Soil microbial communities ➡️ Ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF)

    Results:
    1️⃣GM⬆️, plant diversity & EMF⬇️;
    2️⃣Heavy GM altered the abundance of some plants and #MicrobialCommunities;

    #Biodiversity | #EcosystemFunction | #Grassland | #PlantCommunity

    doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf093

  23. [ #Grazing management (GM)] Plant & Soil microbial communities ➡️ Ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF)

    Results:
    1️⃣GM⬆️, plant diversity & EMF⬇️;
    2️⃣Heavy GM altered the abundance of some plants and #MicrobialCommunities;

    #Biodiversity | #EcosystemFunction | #Grassland | #PlantCommunity

    doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf093

  24. 🌱 #EvoLand C5 candidate prototype develops high-resolution Gross Primary Productivity data (10-daily, 10 m) for #grassland and #cropland across Europe.

    🌡️ A key improvement is the refined drought and temperature stress component, which better captures the impact of extreme weather on vegetation productivity.

    🌐 Explore our website and see how to connect with the Results Portal and uncover more about C5 evo-land.eu/results-portal/

    @EU_HaDEA @EU_ENV @DLR @cnes

  25. Mehr als 9000 Follower:innen hat der Bluesky-Kanal von #RealScientists DE und in dieser Woche übernimmt: Sandra Dullau von der Hochschule Anhalt.

    Sie berichtet in dieser Woche unter den Schwerpunkten #biodiversity #restoration #grassland #urbangreen #solarparks #AgriPVplus:

    🟢 Wie lässt sich Artenvielfalt im städtischen Raum fördern?
    🟡 Welche Wege führen zu mehr Biodiversität in Solarparks?
    🟣 Wie gelingt Renaturierung im Einvernehmen von Naturschutz und Landwirtschaft?

    🔗bsky.app/profile/realscientist

  26. Mehr als 9000 Follower:innen hat der Bluesky-Kanal von #RealScientists DE und in dieser Woche übernimmt: Sandra Dullau von der Hochschule Anhalt.

    Sie berichtet in dieser Woche unter den Schwerpunkten #biodiversity #restoration #grassland #urbangreen #solarparks #AgriPVplus:

    🟢 Wie lässt sich Artenvielfalt im städtischen Raum fördern?
    🟡 Welche Wege führen zu mehr Biodiversität in Solarparks?
    🟣 Wie gelingt Renaturierung im Einvernehmen von Naturschutz und Landwirtschaft?

    🔗bsky.app/profile/realscientist