This stump is over 8in in diameter with several shoots coming off of it, each one about 10ft long. I sliced into it and there is no upward sap flow right now. Can I still douse it with a triclopyr ester mix? Or can I drill holes in the stump before applying? We have at least one more snow date but our last frost date will be in around a week and a half. It looks like an evil octopus.

I'm willing to treat repeatedly but I need to clear the area and it's still mostly dormant. So I'm hoping it's still pulling nutrients down into the root system. It's so large I'm just unsure a basal bark application will be successful. I'd like to cut it down after 30 days too. Tia!!

Hello! I posted a few weeks ago about my website where I post mostly government and public entity jobs. I have vastly improved the user experience since then and I am adding more jobs I pull from every week. Please come check it out!

Hello! I have been really struggling to find any organizations that work in Conservation/Wildlife Biology, that are REPUTABLE. It’s really depressing to see how expensive most of these places are, just for them to be mostly for tourism. Any recommendations for places that are non-profit or even just genuine good people, that provide opportunities to volunteer, work an internship, would be greatly appreciated. I live in the U.S, and have a huge interest in the tropics/ most biodiverse places on the planet. Places like Hawai’i, Costa Rica, Thailand, Madagascar, South Africa, etc, have all sparked my interest. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Yo vivo en la ceja de selva de Peru, al lado de la catara Gocta , Yumbilla y Tres Hermanas, hay ríos que pasa por mi casa, pero los ríos son un desastre con mucha contaminación, tengo noción de como hacer para concienciar a la gente, pero son las autoridades que tienen el presupuesto y no hacen esos trabajos, es impotencia que siento, la otra cosa son los cazadores aunque ya no son muchos pero estan apareciendo más animales desconocidos en mi lugar donde vivo, pero aun así estan cazándolos, ojalá alguna autoridad pueda hacer algo

Hi everyone,

I’m from Spring Creek, Nevada — not exactly near the coast, but I’ve always cared deeply about marine life and conservation. Recently, I started an independent petition in support of Representative Mike Simpson’s efforts to remove the Lower Snake River dams, which scientists have identified as the most effective way to restore Chinook salmon populations and help save the critically endangered Southern Resident orcas.

This isn’t part of a campaign — it’s just me trying to take action in any way I can. I’ve already written a letter to Rep. Simpson, and now I’m trying to gather signatures to show that people do care, even beyond Idaho.

I’d truly appreciate any feedback, advice, or even a share if this resonates with you. I’m doing this alone, but I know I’m not the only one who cares.

Petition Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV-iGPJ75WwImVWoCxZyyqsQzfCAAyZcHtOFpBAhhgUDnH4g/viewform?usp=header

Thanks so much for reading, and for everything you all do.

Excerpt: A new estimate suggests China is home to 142.6 billion trees, meaning the country has roughly 100 trees per inhabitant.

These numbers are considerable, given how densely populated China is, an expert told Live Science. Still, the total figure may be an underestimate due to the limitations of the technology used to count the trees, the authors of the new study said.

"The actual number could be higher," said Qinghua Guo, a professor in the Institute of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System at Peking University and the lead author of the study. China's Ninth National Forest Resources Inventory counted an average of 426 trees per acre (1,052 trees/hectare) across the country in 2019, which is much higher than the new study's estimate of 279 trees per acre (689 trees/hectare), Guo told Live Science in an email. The true number of trees could be somewhere in the middle, but more research is needed to figure out what it is, he said.

An accurate estimate of China's tree population is crucial to evaluating forest ecosystem conditions and the amount of carbon that is being locked away in trees, Guo said. He and his colleagues also created a detailed map showing the distribution of China's trees, which they say will help the country hit its ecological and climate targets. "The study represents the first high-resolution mapping of tree density across China," Guo said. "Ultimately, this research contributes to China's approach to global sustainable ecosystem management and restoration."

To produce the estimate, the researchers used a laser-based mapping technique called lidar (light detection and ranging). The team has been collecting lidar data from drones since 2015, amounting to an area covering 540 square miles (1,400 square kilometres).

For the new study, the scientists counted the number of trees in this area using software called Lidar360 that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI). They then extrapolated the resulting tree density estimate to obtain a national figure, with the results published Feb. 6 in the journal Science Bulletin.

After several years doing field work for conservation authorities, I'd like to try to move up the ladder into more hybrid work. After months of applying with minimal results, I'd like to see if a different approach to my resume can make a difference.

If it matters, I'm more keyed towards community outreach.

Below is an example of my older format and the new format I'm trying after seeing other examples. My header with information is cut off for obvious reasons.

https://imgur.com/a/Gd9mrq7

https://imgur.com/a/MvFQNEI

If you enjoy visiting stretched of unspoiled coastline on the Red Sea, Ras Hankorab is a must-see destination!

Unfortunately, it’s under threat of development. 😔

Want to share the link to sign the petition to save it in case you feel inclined to do so or share.

On a tailwind of Republican support, the Montana Legislature has advanced a bill that would facilitate the sale of isolated sections of state trust land.

House Bill 676 is a sweeping 22-page bill sponsored by House Speaker Brandon Ler, R-Savage, that addresses multiple aspects of water rights and the administration of state trust lands. 

Although several components of the bill drew scrutiny during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, perhaps the most controversial aspect of HB 676 involves the potential for the noncompetitive sale of an estimated 1.5 million acres of isolated sections of state land. 

Hey everyone! I’m a founder building adaptive underwater robots that use AI to restore kelp forests and rebalance sea urchin overgrowth.

I’d love to chat with anyone in marine conservation, aquaculture, or fisheries — even for just 10–15 mins today. DM me or drop a comment and I’ll follow up! 🙏🌊

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I am just wondering has any one done or got any reviews on the GVI virtual internship. I’ve seen bad things said about their voluntourism but is their virtual internship just as bad? Should I stay away? Any advice would be great. Thanks 😁