Richard Teague - Grazing Down the Carbon: The Scientific Case for Grassland Restoration
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming SolutionNelCoetzee
By: Jay Fuhrer. Rebuilding and maintaining life in the soil is directly linked to the longevity and reliability of our future agriculture; recognizing plants, animals, and soils evolved together over geological time
Longleaf Pine Ecosystems
Productivity and biodiversity patterns of a longleaf pine ecosystem.
Ecological forestry and restoration of longleaf pine ecosystems.
Ecological role of mesopredators, effects of control, and habitat approaches.
Aquatic Ecology and Water Resources
Hydrologic variation and human development in the lower Flint River Basin
Depressional wetlands on the coastal plain landscape: maintenance of regional biodiversity
Nutrient management as a component of southern pine plantation Silviculture
What limits a site’s productive potential?
What are the growth impacts due to fertilization?
Do treatment responses carry over to the next rotation?
Southeastern Forest Productivity and Sustainability in a Changing World
WHAT WE KNOW
Atmospheric CO2 is rising due to human activity
Average temperatures are rising, mostly due to the effects of atmospheric CO2
Warmer and more frequent hot days and nights are virtually certain
Warm spells and heat waves are very likely to increase
Altered precipitation regimes are likely, but effects will vary across the globe (and across regions) and are more difficult to predict and may include
Likely increased intensity of rainfall events
Increased/decreased rainfall depending on location
Increased tropical cyclone activity likely
Holistic Management Practices in Action at the Ranney RanchSWGLA
Nancy Ranney of the Ranney Ranch in Corona, New Mexico describes practices she and her family are using to keep their land and livestock healthy and sustainable.
Phillip Is, Pacific Ocean: Drivers of landscape degradation and recovery and ...Richard Thackway
We present an assessment of the modification of the vegetation condition found on Phillip Island relative to a fully natural pre-European (1750) reference state and the current land and sea birds recorded on the Island. The island became denuded between the late 1700s and mid-1850s. Introductions of pigs, goats and rabbits were made to feed to penal colony of the nearby Norfolk Island. Almost complete loss of vegetation types, extent and condition is attributed to a deliberate land management regime: used to feed the pigs and goats. Pigs and goats became extinct with the loss of vegetation on the Island. Rabbits persisted on the Island until 1988, when they were eradicated. Changes in the extent of vegetation cover has been remarkable from a very low level up to 1900-1980 (estimated <1%); it now covers large areas of the island including valleys and gulleys and cliffs (estimated 50%). Our analyses show that the condition of the largely passively recovered vegetation extent is not of a high condition relative to an assumed reference state (1750) for Pine – Hardwood Subtropical Rainforest. A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of sea birds shows that sea birds diversity on the island have changed little in three recent bird surveys (1978-2015). A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of land birds shows that land birds have obviously changed, with many of the current species not represented in the pre-European list. The current list of land birds, which make up most of the current list of species recorded on Phillip Island have invaded from the nearby Norfolk Island. We conclude that current bird species diversity and distribution on the island is a not a function of the condition of the indigenous native vegetation, assessed relative to a pre-European reference state, but rather it appears to be a response to the lack of mammalian grazing mammals and the present of open to dense shrubby vegetation.
Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming SolutionNelCoetzee
By: Jay Fuhrer. Rebuilding and maintaining life in the soil is directly linked to the longevity and reliability of our future agriculture; recognizing plants, animals, and soils evolved together over geological time
Longleaf Pine Ecosystems
Productivity and biodiversity patterns of a longleaf pine ecosystem.
Ecological forestry and restoration of longleaf pine ecosystems.
Ecological role of mesopredators, effects of control, and habitat approaches.
Aquatic Ecology and Water Resources
Hydrologic variation and human development in the lower Flint River Basin
Depressional wetlands on the coastal plain landscape: maintenance of regional biodiversity
Nutrient management as a component of southern pine plantation Silviculture
What limits a site’s productive potential?
What are the growth impacts due to fertilization?
Do treatment responses carry over to the next rotation?
Southeastern Forest Productivity and Sustainability in a Changing World
WHAT WE KNOW
Atmospheric CO2 is rising due to human activity
Average temperatures are rising, mostly due to the effects of atmospheric CO2
Warmer and more frequent hot days and nights are virtually certain
Warm spells and heat waves are very likely to increase
Altered precipitation regimes are likely, but effects will vary across the globe (and across regions) and are more difficult to predict and may include
Likely increased intensity of rainfall events
Increased/decreased rainfall depending on location
Increased tropical cyclone activity likely
Holistic Management Practices in Action at the Ranney RanchSWGLA
Nancy Ranney of the Ranney Ranch in Corona, New Mexico describes practices she and her family are using to keep their land and livestock healthy and sustainable.
Phillip Is, Pacific Ocean: Drivers of landscape degradation and recovery and ...Richard Thackway
We present an assessment of the modification of the vegetation condition found on Phillip Island relative to a fully natural pre-European (1750) reference state and the current land and sea birds recorded on the Island. The island became denuded between the late 1700s and mid-1850s. Introductions of pigs, goats and rabbits were made to feed to penal colony of the nearby Norfolk Island. Almost complete loss of vegetation types, extent and condition is attributed to a deliberate land management regime: used to feed the pigs and goats. Pigs and goats became extinct with the loss of vegetation on the Island. Rabbits persisted on the Island until 1988, when they were eradicated. Changes in the extent of vegetation cover has been remarkable from a very low level up to 1900-1980 (estimated <1%); it now covers large areas of the island including valleys and gulleys and cliffs (estimated 50%). Our analyses show that the condition of the largely passively recovered vegetation extent is not of a high condition relative to an assumed reference state (1750) for Pine – Hardwood Subtropical Rainforest. A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of sea birds shows that sea birds diversity on the island have changed little in three recent bird surveys (1978-2015). A reconstructed pre-European settlement (original) list of land birds shows that land birds have obviously changed, with many of the current species not represented in the pre-European list. The current list of land birds, which make up most of the current list of species recorded on Phillip Island have invaded from the nearby Norfolk Island. We conclude that current bird species diversity and distribution on the island is a not a function of the condition of the indigenous native vegetation, assessed relative to a pre-European reference state, but rather it appears to be a response to the lack of mammalian grazing mammals and the present of open to dense shrubby vegetation.
http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/afns/en/
Presentation from Fernando Funes-Monzote, Latin American Scientific Society for Agroecology (SOCLA) describing options for integrated production of energy and food in agroecological systems. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
Land and Soil Issues in Africa: Disturbance, succession and the promise of ec...FAO
http://www.fao.org/agriculture/crops/thematic-sitemap/theme/spi/en/
Presentation by Tim Crews (The Land Institute) describing soil-related challenges for crop production and research on the benefits of perennials vs. annuals to enhance soil characteristics. The presentation was delivered in occasion of the “Putting Perennial crops to work in practice” workshop in Bamako, Mali (1-5 September 2015).
Alan Sundermeier and Dr. Vinayak Shedekar - Soil biological Response to BMPs John Blue
Soil biological Response to BMPs - Alan Sundermeier, OSU Extension, and Dr. Vinayak Shedekar, USDA-ARS, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
Dr. John Grove - Fifty Years Of No-till Research In KentuckyJohn Blue
Fifty Years Of No-till Research In Kentucky - Dr. John Grove, Univerity of Kentucky, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
Remineralize the Earth promotes the regeneration of soils and forests worldwide with finely ground rock dust as an economically and ecologically sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, creating fertile soils much as the earth does.
Dr. Warren Dick - Pioneering No-till Research Since 1962John Blue
Pioneering No-till Research Since 1962 - Dr. Warren Dick, OSU-OARDC (retired), from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
The Perennial Farming Initiative is creating a Circular Economy to establish a Renewable Food System that directly funds Healthy Soil as a Climate Solution.
Agroecology: Applying Ecological Principles to Agriculturecwrobel
The presentation begins with a history of agriculture and then outlines conventional practices and the associated emergent challenges. The value of applying ecological principles to conventional agriculture is discussed with supporting evidence from various studies. The application of ecological principles is explored in the context of agricultural sustainability.
Dr. Leonardo Deiss - Stratification, the Role of Roots, and Yield Trends afte...John Blue
Stratification, the Role of Roots, and Yield Trends after 60 years of No-till - Dr. Leonardo Deiss, OSU, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
Building Resilience to Climate Change and Increase Food Security Through Scaling up Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration. Presentation from Agriculture and Rural Development Day (ARDD) 2011. Learning Event number 11, Session 2, Room C. Presented by Abasse , How the Niger Republic is building resilience of farmers to climate change and increasing food security.
Dr. Christine Sprunger - The role that roots play in building soil organic ma...John Blue
The role that roots play in building soil organic matter and soil health - Dr. Christine Sprunger, OSU - SENR, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/afns/en/
Presentation from Fernando Funes-Monzote, Latin American Scientific Society for Agroecology (SOCLA) describing options for integrated production of energy and food in agroecological systems. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
Land and Soil Issues in Africa: Disturbance, succession and the promise of ec...FAO
http://www.fao.org/agriculture/crops/thematic-sitemap/theme/spi/en/
Presentation by Tim Crews (The Land Institute) describing soil-related challenges for crop production and research on the benefits of perennials vs. annuals to enhance soil characteristics. The presentation was delivered in occasion of the “Putting Perennial crops to work in practice” workshop in Bamako, Mali (1-5 September 2015).
Alan Sundermeier and Dr. Vinayak Shedekar - Soil biological Response to BMPs John Blue
Soil biological Response to BMPs - Alan Sundermeier, OSU Extension, and Dr. Vinayak Shedekar, USDA-ARS, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
Dr. John Grove - Fifty Years Of No-till Research In KentuckyJohn Blue
Fifty Years Of No-till Research In Kentucky - Dr. John Grove, Univerity of Kentucky, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
Remineralize the Earth promotes the regeneration of soils and forests worldwide with finely ground rock dust as an economically and ecologically sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, creating fertile soils much as the earth does.
Dr. Warren Dick - Pioneering No-till Research Since 1962John Blue
Pioneering No-till Research Since 1962 - Dr. Warren Dick, OSU-OARDC (retired), from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
The Perennial Farming Initiative is creating a Circular Economy to establish a Renewable Food System that directly funds Healthy Soil as a Climate Solution.
Agroecology: Applying Ecological Principles to Agriculturecwrobel
The presentation begins with a history of agriculture and then outlines conventional practices and the associated emergent challenges. The value of applying ecological principles to conventional agriculture is discussed with supporting evidence from various studies. The application of ecological principles is explored in the context of agricultural sustainability.
Dr. Leonardo Deiss - Stratification, the Role of Roots, and Yield Trends afte...John Blue
Stratification, the Role of Roots, and Yield Trends after 60 years of No-till - Dr. Leonardo Deiss, OSU, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
Building Resilience to Climate Change and Increase Food Security Through Scaling up Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration. Presentation from Agriculture and Rural Development Day (ARDD) 2011. Learning Event number 11, Session 2, Room C. Presented by Abasse , How the Niger Republic is building resilience of farmers to climate change and increasing food security.
Dr. Christine Sprunger - The role that roots play in building soil organic ma...John Blue
The role that roots play in building soil organic matter and soil health - Dr. Christine Sprunger, OSU - SENR, from the 2020 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, held March 3-4, 2020, Ada, OH, USA.
Resource utilization and managing conflict in the pastoral community of Ethio...ILRI
Presentation by Dr Tilahun Amede for the 5th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 18th Annual Meeting of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP), Addis Ababa, October 25-28, 2010.
Global food production now faces greater challenges than ever before due to changing climate, increasing land degradation and decreasing nutrient use efficiency. Nutrient mining is a major cause of low crop yields in parts of the developing world. Especially nitrogen and phosphorus move beyond the bounds of the agricultural field due to inappropriate management practices as well as failure to achieve good congruence between nutrient supply and crop nutrient demand (Pandian et al. 2014). Climate changes raised a serious issue of soil health maintenance for future generations. Rise in temperature and unprecedented changes in precipitation pattern lead to soil degradation by the erosion of top fertile soil, loss of carbon, nitrogen and increasing area under saline, sodic and acid soils. The climate is one of the key elements impacting several cycles connected to soil and plant systems, as well as plant production, soil quality and environmental quality. Due to heightened human activity, the rate of CO2 is rising in the atmosphere. Changing climatic conditions (such as temperature, CO2 and precipitation) influence plant nutrition in a range of ways, comprising mineralization, decomposition, leaching and losing nutrients in the soil. In order to meet the food demand of the growing population, global food production must be increased substantially over the next several decades. Sustainable intensification of agriculture, based on proven technologies, can increase food production on existing land resources. Therefore, conservation and organic agriculture, precision farming, recycling of crop residues, crop diversification in soils and ecosystems, integrated nutrient management and balanced use of agricultural inputs are the proven technologies of sustainable intensification in agriculture. More importantly, among the climate smart agricultural practices, the selection of appropriate measures must be soil or site specific for sustaining resource base for future generations. Further, presentation must be initiated to fine-tune the existing climate-smart agriculture to suit different nutrient management practices.
Presented by: Norman Uphoff, CIIFAD, Cornell University, USA
Presented at: Panel on Climate Change and Rice Agriculture 3rd International Rice Congress, Hanoi, Vietnam
Presented on: 9 November 2010
The population in the tropical uplands particularly in the Southeast Asia is rapidly increasing, but the natural resources are dwindling and degrading. Presentation provides evidence of Conservation Agriculture with Trees increasing crop yields, soil organic matter and income and resilience to environmental stresses (drought, intense rainfall, typhoons), while reducing labor and capital costs.
Food (agriculture) production and distribution is estimated to cause approximately 25% of global warming (UN), which is causing drought in many areas. Agriculture uses 80% of the ground and surface water, increasing the water shortage. AgLantis is creating an urban farm right in the middle of heavy industry and will use hydroponic greenhouse production which yields as much as 40 times the produce using 10% of the water. The farm is on unused public buffer land, uses recycled agricultural grade water and is an innovate, replicable solution that dramatically decreases the carbon and water footprint of food production and distribution. Using recycled water high in nitrogen and phosphorus also eliminates the need for fossil fuel based fertilizers. The UN estimates 40% of agriculture is lost from farm-to-mouth. Growing in urban centers dramatically decreases that loss, much of which is due to long distane transportation.
Urban Farming on public land using recycled water will provide low cost fresh produce for schools and food bank and local ciizens and hands-on science and engineering education for youth.
Effect of conservation agriculture on soil moisture content and biomass water...Innspub Net
One of the important principles of Conservation Agriculture is the permanent soil cover with crop residues which enhances soil and water productivity that leads to improved agricultural productivity. The effect of crop residues on soil moisture content, relative growth rate and biomass water productivity were examined in a completely randomized design at the University of Reading, Berkshire district, England. Straw treatment was significant on moisture content and water use efficiency at (p< 0.01) respectively while there is no significant difference on mean relative growth rate and dry final biomass weights. The study concluded that soil moisture content is conserved with increased use of crop residues as soil cover. The study therefore recommended that project based research on Conservation Agriculture should be carried out by governments and NGO’s that will involve farmers; also they should provide support for the knowledge diffusion of Conservation Agriculture to local farmers since it will improve yield and productivity. Extension agents and other agencies that work with farmers should also be properly trained to be able to disseminate this technology to farmers.
Installment 8 of “World Resources Report: Creating a Sustainable Food Future” explores the potential to improve water management in rice production in order to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and save water. Find out more at http://www.wri.org/blog/2014/12/more-rice-less-methane
Monahan - Perception & Interaction With Environmental Resourcesgabriellebastien
Green Exchange - Harvard Extension Environmental Club - April 15, 2015
How do perception and culture influence the way we interact with environmental resources? Presenter Kyle Monahan explores this question by analyzing two case studies: the ceramic water filter technology and its interaction with the cultural definition of clean water, and the disparities of water use in China on both the local (cognitive perception) and the provincial (social perception) levels. Kyle is a PhD student at Tufts University in Environmental Health Engineering, a Water Diplomacy NSF IGERT Fellow and has extensive research experience in sustainable water treatments.
List of Sunday Workshops
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Sunday November 23rd, 2014
Hugh McLaughlin - Biochar Workshop
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Sunday November 23rd, 2014
Precious Phiri - Community Development in Zimbabwe via Eco-restorationgabriellebastien
Precious Phiri - Community Development in Zimbabwe via Eco-restoration
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Sunday November 23rd, 2014
William Moomaw - Climate Advocacy: From Grassroots Activism to International ...gabriellebastien
William Moomaw - Climate Advocacy: From Grassroots Activism to International Policy
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Sunday November 23rd, 2014
Dorn Cox - Soil + Silicon: Open Source Tools for Cover Cropping, Grazing and ...gabriellebastien
Dorn Cox - Soil + Silicon: Open Source Tools for Cover Cropping, Grazing and Organic No-Till
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Jim Laurie - Soil Ecosystem Health: From Fungi & Nematodes to Beetles & Earth...gabriellebastien
Jim Laurie - Soil Ecosystem Health: From Fungi & Nematodes to Beetles & Earthworms
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Sunday November 23rd, 2014
Hugh McLaughlin - Biochar: A Powerful Tool for Carbon Farminggabriellebastien
Hugh McLaughlin - Biochar: A Powerful Tool for Carbon Farming
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Sunday November 23rd, 2014
Tom Newmark - Field Trials in Costa Rica
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Diana Donlon - Introduction: Food and Farming
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Jim Laurie - Nature Does 90% of the Work
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Veronika Miranda Chase - Rock Powders: Nourishing Soils, Biodiversity and Peoplegabriellebastien
Veronika Miranda Chase - Rock Powders: Nourishing Soils, Biodiversity and People
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Charlotte O'Brien - BioBamboo: An Example of Eco-Restorationgabriellebastien
Charlotte O'Brien - BioBamboo: An Example of Eco-Restoration
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Steven Apfelbaum - Wetlands: Sinking Carbon and Keeping It Out of the Atmospheregabriellebastien
Steven Apfelbaum - Wetlands: Sinking Carbon and Keeping It Out of the Atmosphere
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Mark Leighton - Forests: A Pivotal Player
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Thomas Goreau - Water Follows Carbon Follows Water gabriellebastien
Thomas Goreau - Water Follows Carbon Follows Water
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Judith Schwartz - Water Follows Carbon Follows Water gabriellebastien
Judith Schwartz - Water Follows Carbon Follows Water
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Greg Retallack - The Once and Future Global Cooling: Lessons from Prehistorygabriellebastien
Greg Retallack - The Once and Future Global Cooling: Lessons from Prehistory
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Thomas Goreau - The Down-to-Earth Solution to Global Warming: How Soil Carbon Sequestration Works
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
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and write to us if you have any questions:
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"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Summary of the Climate and Energy Policy of Australia
Richard Teague - Grazing Down the Carbon: The Scientific Case for Grassland Restoration
1. Improving Life through Science and Technology
Grazing Down the Carbon: The Scientific
Case for Grassland Restoration
Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
15th November 2014
Boston
Richard Teague,
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Vernon
2. Overview
Need to improve ecosystem function
Big problems and big opportunities
Testing a ranch scale hypothesis
Published research results
Conclusions
Importance for climate change mitigation
Regenerative management to mitigate
agriculture’s Carbon footprint
3. Restore Ecosystem Function
• Soil formation
• Soil retention
• Biodiversity
• Primary production
• Water cycling
• Nutrient cycling
• Habitat provision
• Fresh water
• Food, fiber
• Water purification
• Climate regulation
• Temperature moderation
• Biological control
• Soil maintenance
• Erosion control
• Flood mitigation
• Seed dispersal
• Pollination
4. How sustainable is current agriculture?
Modern agriculture has greatly increased human
well-being and wealth
But production of food has come at considerable
environmental and social cost
Negative effects include:
disruption of hydrological and biogeochemical processes,
soil erosion and impoverishment,
excessive water use and aquifer depletion,
contamination of soil and water by fertilizer and biocides,
air pollution from aerosols,
loss of pollinators
loss of habitat and biodiversity, and
increased GHG emissions
5. The role of forages and grazers
In contrast, ecologically sensitive,
regenerative management of ruminants in
crop and grazing agriculture contributes
positively to critical ecosystem benefits
Conservation management measures and
inclusion of perennial forages in cropping
systems have been demonstrated to
reduce negative impacts
6. My Goal
Find out :
Why there is a discrepancy between some
research and rancher achievements
What is the best that management can
achieve to sustain:
livelihoods
delivery of ecosystem goods and services
8. 90% of Soil
function is
mediated by
microbes
Microbes
depend on
plants
So how we
manage plants
is critical
9. Indicator: Soil Temperature
At 70 oF, 100% of Soil moisture is used for
growth.
At 100 oF, 85% of Soil moisture is lost and
15% is used for growth.
At 115 oF, microbes begin to breakdown, and
At 140 oF they die.
10. Essential Ecosystem Processes
1. Energy flow - Maximize the flow of solar energy
through plants and soil.
2. Water cycle - Maximize capture and cycling of water
through plants and soil. Reduce export and import.
3. Mineral cycle - Maximize cycling of nutrients through
plants and soil.
4. Community dynamics - High ecosystem biodiversity
with more complex mixtures and combinations of
desirable plant species leads to increased resilience
and productivity.
11. Improving Rangeland Soil Health
Improve soil microbe function by:
• Improving plant cover
• Perennial plants rather than annuals
• Manage for most productive plants
• Leave adequate plant residue
• Minimizing bare ground - plant and litter cover
• Grow plants for as many months each year as
possible
12. Edwards Plateau Ranch 3-D View w/ GPS Locations
1. 39% area used
2. 41% GPS points on 9% area
3. SR: 21 ac/cow
4. Effective SR: 9 ac/cow
13. Grazing Pattern
November to March < 10
Days present
10-50
50-150
> 150
Water point
Senft et al. 1985
320 acres
10-12 stockers
15. Many Grass farmers use MP grazing successfully
Most conservation award winners use MP grazing
16. Planned multi-paddock grazing
Animals:
Graze more of the whole landscape
Select a wider variety of plant species
Manager can control:
How much is grazed
The period of grazing, and
The length and time of recovery
17. Landscape impact of continuous grazing
Planned multi-paddock grazing
Ranch road
Existing fence
Electric fence
Water point
18. Restoration using multi-paddock grazing
Noble Foundation, Coffey Ranch
Degraded tallgrass prairie
18 paddocks + water point
Managed to improve plant species
20. Summary of Managing for Desired Outcomes
Match animal numbers to available forage
Spread grazing over whole ranch
Defoliate moderately in growing season
Short grazing periods
Adequate recovery before regrazing
Graze again before forage too mature
Adaptively change these elements according
to changing conditions
Teague et al. 2013
21. Managing proactively for best results
% Leaf Volume
Removed
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
% Root Growth
Stoppage
0%
0%
0%
0%
2-4%
50%
78%
100%
100%
Range Condition
Excellent Good Poor
22. Managing high animal performance
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25
days of grazing in cycle
kg gain/head for season
Low SR
High SR
Barnes and Denny cited by Norton 2003
Days of grazing before recovery
23. Managing high animal performance
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 50 100 150
days of rest in cycle
kg gain/head for season
Barnes and Denny cited by Norton 2003
Days of recovery in cycle
25. What we need to know:
Understanding causal mechanisms is critical to knowing
how to manage to regenerate from a degraded situation.
What are the mechanisms causing degradation?
What management reverses degradation?
How good is Planned Holistic Management as a
restoration and management tool?
Where does it work and not work?
How does it need to be managed to make it work as well
as it can?
26. Equilibrium of
soil formation
and soil erosion
Degradation
Spiral
Decreased cover,
productivity and SOC
Deteriorated soil
structure
Decreased
infiltration and water
holding capacity
Decreased cover and
SOC
We know what
causes this at
the small scale
Increased cover and
SOC
Enhanced infiltration
and water holding
capacity
Enhanced soil
structure
Increased cover,
productivity and SOC
Regeneration
Spiral
How to manage
for this at the
ranch scale?
Thurow 1991; Teague et al., 2011
27. Semi-arid Karroo region in South Africa
Managed with Holistic Planned Grazing
No stock for decades
Average rainfall = 14”
H2O, CO H 2 2O, CO2
29. An Alternate Ranch Scale Hypothesis
We tested the hypothesis that at the
commercial ranch scale:
Planned multi-paddock grazing, when adaptively managed
to give best vegetation and animal performance, has the
potential to produce superior long-term:
1. Conservation and restoration of resources;
2. Ecosystem goods and services; and
3. Ranch profitability
31. Influence of multi-paddock grazing on
soil and vegetation
In each county on 3 neighbouring ranches :
Continuous graze @ ± 20 ac/AU (Best in class continuous)
Continuous graze @ ± 10 ac/AU (Most common management)
Planned multi-paddock @ ± 10 ac/AU (Best in class)
Grazing treatment at least 10 years
32. Bare Ground
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
P = 0.0006
Heavy Continuous Heavy Rotation Light Continuous
Bare ground (%)
a
b
b
Heavy
Multi-camp
Teague et al. 2011
33. Soil Microbes
Parameter
Grazing Management
Heavy
continuous
Light
continuous
Multi-paddock
Grazing
exclosure
Total bacteria (g m-2) 82a 74a 78a 98a
Total fungi (g m-2) 97b 98b 174a 105ab
Fungi to Bacteria ratio 1.2b 1.1b 3.1a 0.7b
34. Importance of Fungi
Fungi provide:
Access and transport nutrients
Extend root volume and depth
Exude glomalin to enhance soil C
Increase water and nutrient retention
Increase drought resistance
Plant growth highest with highest fungal – bacterial ratio
Killham 1994; Leake et al. 2004; Averill et al. 2014
35. Penetration Resistance (compaction)
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
P = 0.0005
Heavy Continuous Heavy Rotation Light Continuous
Energy (Joules)
a
c
b
Heavy
Multi-camp
36. Total Carbon Stock in Top 90 cm (t/ha)
Heavy continuous
Light continuous
Multi-paddock
Russ Conser SHELL pers comm
160
140
120
100
80
60
37. Soil Carbon, Nutrients and Water
Parameter Heavy
Continuous
Light
Continuous
Multi-paddock
Soil Organic Matter 3.1b 4.4b 4.86a
Cation Exchange Capacity 24.6b 23.7b 27.4a
Water holding (Gal/acre) 55,700 79,059 87,324
38. Tall Grasses
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Heavy
Continuous
P = 0.003
Heavy Rotation Light Continuous
Biomass (kg ha-1)
b
a
b
Heavy
Multi-camp
39. Mid Grasses
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
P = 0.188 a
Heavy
Continuous
Heavy Rotation Light Continuous
Biomass (kg ha-1)
b
ab
Heavy
Multi-camp
40. Annual Forbs
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
P = 0.014
Heavy Continuous Heavy Rotation Light Continuous
Biomass (kg ha-1)
a
b b
Heavy
Multi-camp
41. Profit Scenarios for HC or LC farms (20-year
scenario) under a CO2 price of $6 per ton
Initial Farm
management
Practice Change Economic
Profit
($ ha-1)
Carbon
Profit
($ ha-1)
Total
Profit
($ ha-1)
Best
Choice
Initially
Practicing HC
HC unchanged -2.39 0 -2.39
HC → MP 16.29 32.97 49.26
HC → LC -0.31 28.77 28.46
Initially
Practicing LC
LC unchanged -0.31 0 -0.31
LC → MP 16.29 0.09 16.38
LC → HC -2.39 -28.77 -31.16
42. Simulation modelling results
Both ecological condition and profitability increase
with increasing number of paddocks
Adjusting HPG management with changing conditions
increases ecological condition and profitability
Short periods of grazing with adequate recovery gave
the greatest profit and improved ecological condition
Profitability is decreased if recovery is too long
HPG management ameliorated impact of increasing
stocking rate in proportion to number of paddocks
Journal of Environmental Management 2014
43. Summary
Successful multi-paddocks managers use:
Flexible stocking to match forage availability
Spread grazing over whole ranch
Moderate grazing during growing season
Short graze periods
Allow recovery before regrazing
Graze again before forage too mature
Adaptively adjust to prevailing conditions
Use multiple species
44. Conclusions
Appropriate regenerative grazing management:
Sequesters more soil carbon
Improves watershed function
Improves species composition
Stabilizes soil and soil fertility
Enhances wildlife and biodiversity
Improves economic returns while improving the
resource base
45. Improving Pasture Soil Health
Improve soil microbe function by:
• Perennial plants rather than annuals
• Manage for most productive plants
• Leave adequate plant residue
• Use diverse species mixes and cover crops
• Eliminate tillage
• Minimize bare ground
• Use organic soil amendments
• Reduce N-fertilizer use
• Grow plants for maximum months each year
Delgado et al 2011; Rodale 2014; Jones, 2014
46. Soil health differences due to management
High density grazing
Christine Jones, 2014 Multi species pasture
47. Importance for Ecosystem Function?
Using regenerative cropping and grazing
management can:
Build SOC levels and soil microbial functions
Control erosion more effectively
Build soil fertility
Reduce damaging inputs
Enhance watershed hydrological function
Increase biodiversity
Could result in agricultural soils being a net GHG
sink rather than a major GHG source
48. Importance for climate change mitigation
Northern Great Plains carbon sinks and emissions of:
Light continuous grazing -0.783 tons CO2eq /ha/yr
With enteric methane of 0.176 tons CO2eq /ha/yr
Heavy continuous grazing -0.618 tons CO2eq /ha/yr
With enteric methane of 0.484 tons CO2eq /ha/yr
Liebig et al., 2010
Data from pasture and southern tallgrass prairie
Best pasture management sequestered 11 tons CO2eq /ha/yr
Conant et al., 2001
Best multi-paddock grazing on prairie sequestered 11 tons
CO2eq /ha/yr more than heavy continuous grazing
Teague et al., 2011
50. Soil Health for Climate Change Mitigation?
EPA 2013; Lal 2003
Current Reduce
Ruminants
51. Soil Health for Climate Change Mitigation?
25%
Regenerative
cropping and
grazing
-3.0 t C ha-1 yr-1 for 263 mil ha
Conant et al., 2001; Teague et al., 2011
Current Reduce
Ruminants
52. Soil Health for Climate Change Mitigation?
25%
Regenerative
cropping and
grazing
50%
Regenerative
cropping and
grazing
-3.0 t C ha-1 yr-1 for 263 mil ha
Conant et al., 2001; Teague et al., 2011
100%
Regenerative
cropping and
grazing
Current Reduce
Ruminants
53. Importance for Climate Change Mitigation?
Using regenerative cropping and grazing
management to:
Build SOC levels and soil microbial functions
Control erosion more effectively
Could result in soils being a net sink for
agricultural GHGs rather than a major source of
GHGs as at present.
54. Future Management Research……………….(1)
Research needs to investigate:
How good is Holistic Planned Grazing as a
restoration and management tool?
What multi-paddock management best reverses
the causes of degradation?
Where does it work and not work?
How does it need to be managed to make it work
as well as it can?
55.
56. Future Management Research……………………..(2)
Include ranch-based research at scale of management
Use retrospective, remote sensing to evaluate 20-year
impacts of different management at landscape scale
Develop and test theories to check conclusions for
inconsistencies with evidence from other sources
Corroborate output of biological models with field
results from commercial ranches under a range of
management strategies
Use models to determine what combination of
management choices yields superior results?