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environment5 days ago•3 min saved

Administration pushes rollback of Clinton-era roadless protections on U.S. national forests

The Forest Service filed a proposal to rescind the 2001 roadless rule, returning authority to local forest managers and potentially allowing development on about 59 million acres (roughly 30% of national forest lands). Officials say the move would improve forest health and wildfire management, but critics warn it could harm old-growth forests, wildlife and water supplies; public comments are due by Sept. 21.

via KPTV|

#environment #forest-service #logging

environment6 days ago•20 min saved

Trump Plan to Scrap Roadless Protections Faces Colorado Shield and Legal Hurdles

The U.S. Forest Service filed to rescind the federal roadless rule covering about 45 million acres of national forest land, arguing it would improve forest health and wildfire prevention, while environmental groups warn it could lead to more roads and ignitions. Colorado and Idaho are exempt because they have their own roadless protections. The proposal enters a public-comment period with a Sept. 21 deadline and is likely to spark litigation once finalized.

via cpr.org|

#colorado-roadless #environment #forest-service

gaming5 months ago•13 min saved

Arc Raiders Deploys Emergency Hotfix After Discord Logs Player Activity

Arc Raiders issued an emergency hotfix after its Discord integration reportedly logged all Discord events—potentially including private messages—via the Discord SDK. Embark Studios said this data stayed on users’ devices and will disable logging while conducting a deeper audit, with early reports confirming the patch resolved the issue.

via Kotaku|

#arc-raiders #discord #gaming

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Uncontacted Peruvian Tribe Faces Threat from Loggers

Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in Peru's Amazon are entering neighboring villages amid increased logging activity and infrastructure development, raising concerns about their safety, health, and potential conflict with loggers, as activists warn that such encroachments threaten their existence and could lead to deadly clashes.

via The Guardian|

#amazon-rainforest #conservation #indigenous-tribes

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Administration Ends Protections on Millions of Acres of National Forests

The Trump administration announced the rescinding of protections on nearly 59 million acres of national forest land, including the largest old growth forest, to facilitate logging and road construction, citing wildfire risk reduction, a move met with praise from some lawmakers and criticism from environmental groups.

via The Guardian|

#environment #environmental-impact #logging

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Photographed Near Logging Threat

Over 50 members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were photographed near a logging area in the Peruvian Amazon, highlighting tensions over logging concessions granted by the government. Indigenous rights groups warn of potential violence and call for the protection of the tribe's territory, criticizing the Forest Stewardship Council for certifying logging activities in the area.

via NBC News|

#amazon #environment #indigenous-tribes

indigenous-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Emerges Amid Logging Threats in Peru

Members of the isolated Mashco Piro tribe have emerged from the Peruvian Amazon rainforest near logging activities, raising concerns about potential disease transmission and violent clashes. Indigenous advocates are urging authorities to revoke logging concessions in the area to protect the tribe, but the government has not intervened.

via The Washington Post|

#amazon #indigenous-rights #indigenous-tribes

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Spotted Near Logging Activity in Rare Footage

Rare images of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon have been published, showing them near areas where logging companies are active. The tribe has been increasingly sighted seeking food and moving away from loggers. Indigenous rights groups are concerned about the impact of logging on the tribe, who inhabit a region between two natural reserves. Logging companies hold concessions in their territory, and the Peruvian government has reported sightings of the tribe near the Las Piedras river.

via CNN|

#amazon-rainforest #environment #indigenous-tribes

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncontacted Tribe Spotted Amid Logging in Peruvian Amazon"

Rare images of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon have been released, showing them near areas where logging companies are active. The tribe has been seen more frequently, likely due to the encroachment of loggers, and has been spotted near villages and across the border in Brazil. Logging activities threaten their habitat, causing them to flee and seek food elsewhere.

via The Guardian|

#amazon-rainforest #environment #indigenous-rights

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Kenyans Use Hidden Beehives to Safeguard Mangroves from Logging

In Mombasa, Kenya, Peter Nyongesa and the Tulinde Mikoko group are using hidden beehives to protect mangroves from illegal logging. The bees act as natural deterrents, attacking loggers who attempt to cut the trees. This initiative not only helps conserve the mangroves, which are crucial for preventing erosion and mitigating severe weather impacts, but also provides income through the sale of high-quality mangrove honey. Despite challenges in measuring the tactic's effectiveness, the integration of beekeeping with conservation efforts shows promise in safeguarding these vital ecosystems.

via NPR|

#beekeeping #conservation #environment

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden Administration Takes Action to Safeguard Old-Growth Forests from Climate Change and Threats

The Biden administration has announced new protections for old-growth forests in the United States, covering approximately 32 million acres of old growth and 80 million acres of mature forest. This initiative aims to make it more difficult to cut down these forests for lumber, recognizing their importance in combating climate change, providing habitat for wildlife, and preserving historical connections. The protected areas include old-growth sequoias and bristlecone pines in the West, as well as smaller forests on the East Coast. The plan tightens the approval process for logging and proposes restoration and protection plans for these areas.

via USA TODAY|

#biden-administration #climate-change #conservation

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden Administration's Bold Steps to Safeguard Old-Growth Forests Amidst Climate Crisis"

The Biden administration is taking steps to protect old-growth forests in the U.S. from the threats posed by climate change, wildfires, insects, and disease. The proposal includes limiting commercial timber harvests in old-growth forests while allowing logging in mature forests. Old-growth forests are important for wildlife habitat and carbon storage. The move is seen as a step in the right direction by environmentalists, but the timber industry and some members of Congress have expressed skepticism. The proposal is expected to be completed by early 2025, but its durability may depend on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

via ABC News|

#biden-administration #climate-change #conservation

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

First-ever Photographs of Rare Giant Coconut-Cracking Rat in Solomon Islands

Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Solomon Islands National University, with the help of the local community, have captured the first-ever photos of the critically endangered Vangunu giant rat, also known as Uromys vika. The rat, which is at least twice the size of a common rat and can chew through coconuts, is one of the world's rarest rodents and is only found on the island of Vangunu in the Solomon Islands. The discovery is significant for conservation efforts and the local ecosystem, as logging has threatened the rat's habitat and the island's environment.

via The New York Times|

#conservation #endangered-species #environment

history2 years ago•8 min saved

Revolutionizing Logging: The Mechanical Genius from Humboldt and Their Game-Changing Invention

In 1881, John Dolbeer, a mechanical genius from Humboldt County, invented the donkey engine, a steam-powered device that revolutionized logging operations along the West Coast. The donkey engine replaced oxen and increased the efficiency of logging by hauling logs with its powerful steam-driven spools. Over time, the donkey engine evolved and became more versatile, capable of herding rafts of logs, pulling logs along skidroads, and even loading logs onto railroad cars. The donkey engine played a significant role in the logging industry until the arrival of the internal combustion engine.

via Lost Coast Outpost|

#donkey-engine #history #humboldt-county

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Efficient Logging Simplified

CISA has introduced Logging Made Easy (LME), a no-cost centralized log management solution designed to help organizations with limited resources detect breaches and fix vulnerabilities. LME functions as a security information and event management capability, providing real-time visibility into device activity and alerting administrators of potentially harmful activity. Currently limited to on-premises, Windows-based systems, LME is available through CISA's GitHub.

via CISA|

#cisa #cybersecurity #lme