Senate committee advances bill to create Grasslands Ecological Area Conservancy The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee moved SB 1108 out to appropriations after testimony from the bill's author and conservation groups that the conservancy would protect Central Valley grasslands and wildlife corridors and help manage anticipated land retirement linked to groundwater sustainability.

Sen. Caballero's SB 1108 aims to create a vital conservancy to safeguard California's wetlands and grasslands, a move hailed as essential for protecting wildlife and promoting sustainable land use.

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Frontiers | Thin technosols mature to agronomically functional soils on a reclaimed ash landfill The long-term functionality of thin (≤ 30 cm) technosols – anthropogenic soils constructed from homogenized transported soil over reclaimed lignite fly ash l...

New study on #technosol maturation for agricultural production. #sustainablelanduse 🌱Read more here👉 www.frontiersin.org/journals/soi...

I am delighted to share my role as a Research Soil Scientist at Toro Ya Rona Biotec.

#SoilScience
#ResearchAndInnovation
#AgriculturalBiotechnology
#SustainableLandUse

Caring for the uplands: Linking policy, people and nature - Climate Co Centre PhD student Katie Larkin explores Ireland’s uplands, what’s at stake, and how research can support people, nature, and policy.

🌿 Ireland’s uplands matter — for people, nature & climate.
In this thoughtful article, PhD student Katie Larkin explores why community-centred land-use policies are key to their future.

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#Uplands #SustainableLandUse #ClimateCoCentre

Planning commission backs Southwest Glen rezoning, caps density at 3 units per acre The Mainland Planning Commission voted 6–0 Dec. 2 to recommend rezoning 211 acres at 1572 Buck Swamp Road from Forest Agricultural to General Residential, with a recommended cap of 3 dwelling units per gross acre (633 units on the sketch plan). The recommendation advances to the Glynn County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 18.

Glynn County's Planning Commission just approved a major rezoning plan that could bring 633 new homes to the area—what does this mean for local residents?

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City staff present Plan Salt Lake amendment to add a water-conservation chapter required by state law Planning and utilities staff presented a proposed Chapter 14 to Plan Salt Lake that integrates land use and the state's 2022 water conservation plan, identifies six statutorily required components, and recommends updating the water supply and demand plan every five years; council asked about smart controllers, multifamily incentives, and metrics for contributions to the Great Salt Lake.

Salt Lake City is taking bold steps toward a sustainable future with a new water-conservation chapter that could transform land use and bolster water resilience!

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RAC adopts Book Cliffs bison management plan after committee consensus Book Cliffs biologists presented a bison management plan developed with committee input; committee members reached consensus and the Southeastern RAC voted unanimously to accept the plan, while asking for monitoring to protect elk and deer species and noting habitat projects underway.

The Book Cliffs bison management plan just received unanimous approval, paving the way for a thriving herd while ensuring the protection of elk and deer habitats!

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Council reviews proposed Chapter 14 to link water conservation and land use; no numeric Great Salt Lake target set yet Planning staff proposed adding Chapter 14 (Growing Water Smart) to Plan Salt Lake to meet state law requirements linking land‑use and water planning; staff outlined six required components and said the updated water conservation plan will be briefed next week; council asked about smart controllers, rebates, and Great Salt Lake measurement.

Salt Lake City is taking a bold step towards sustainable growth by integrating water conservation into its land-use planning, but will it be enough to protect the Great Salt Lake?

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Figure 1 in Moinet et al. (2025): "Left panel: locations of the 45 grassland fields (green circles) and 37 cropland fields (blue circles). Right panel: distribution of the fields according to their textural classes on the International Society of Soil Science texture classification system."

New publication: Sustainable intensification: time to question the goal of ever-increasing agricultural production. #sustainablelanduse #agriculture
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Board backs staff to pursue due diligence on 16 conservation properties after ELOC ranking The Board approved the Environmental Lands Oversight Committee’s recommendation to move forward with due diligence and nonbinding letters of interest for 16 nominated properties totaling roughly 9,000 acres across the county’s acquisition zones; staff will seek partners and grants before returning with final acquisition proposals.

Martin County is gearing up to protect nearly 9,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands, paving the way for a greener future!

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#MartinCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #ConservationPartnerships #SustainableLandUse #EnvironmentalProtection #MartinCountyConservation

🌱 Turning degraded land into grassland boosts soil carbon, thanks to microbes and dissolved organic carbon — a simple way to fight climate change.
#SoilHealth #ClimateAction #SustainableLandUse
Zi-Qiang Yuan @jpreixach.bsky.social @csic.es @creaf.cat @iec.cat
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Property Owner Seeks Variance to Subdivide Lot and Sell Half Acre Home Property owner requests water dedication clarification while dividing an acre lot for sale.

A property owner in Juab County faces a tough decision over water dedication rules as they look to subdivide their newly acquired lot for sale and future development.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #WaterResourceManagement #SustainableLandUse #PropertyDevelopment

Tesfaalem Ghebreyohannes:

#TigrayWar #Tigray #Ethiopia #LandDegradation #landrehabilitation #stonebunds #SoilConservation #Agroecology #CommunityStewardship #EnvironmentalRecovery #PostConflictResilience #SustainableLandUse #LandSystem #LandResilience #soilerosion #gully #exclosure

Local Power Plant Promises Positive Environmental Impact and Community Support Power plant seeks to enhance environmental integrity while benefiting local economy and landowners.

Osage County is on the brink of an economic revolution with a new power plant that not only promises job creation but also a commitment to environmental stewardship.

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#OsageCounty #KS #CitizenPortal #SustainableLandUse #EnvironmentalStewardship #OsageCountyCommunity

Council Discusses New Voluntary Zoning Ordinance for Local Farmers Council reviews voluntary zoning program to protect small and large-scale farmers' properties.

A groundbreaking zoning ordinance in Grand County, Utah, aims to protect agricultural land and empower farmers amidst rising urban development.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #SustainableLandUse #CommunityEngagement #ZoningReform #GrandCountyAgriculture

🌿 The REFOREST and FARCLIMATE projects have officially launched the #FarForestCluster!

🌍 A collaborative effort to:
✔️ Share results and best practices
✔️ Co-create events and content
✔️ Promote #agroforestry and #climateresilience

#HorizonEurope #SustainableLandUse #EUProjects #Collaboration

Board Schedules Meetings for Tax Classification and Reviews Forest Land Applications Board confirms tax classification meetings on November 5 and 17 while reviewing forest land plans.

The Hubbardston Board of Assessors is gearing up for pivotal discussions on tax classification and sustainable forestry that could shape the community's future.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #TaxClassification #SustainableLandUse

Churchill County Approves Lonesome Dove Ranch TDRs and Industrial Zone Changes Board approves 156-acre conservation easement and new industrial zoning regulations in Churchill County.

The Churchill County Board just approved a vital conservation easement for Lonesome Dove Ranch, ensuring the protection of 156 acres of farmland while reshaping local industrial zoning regulations!

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#ChurchillCounty #NV #AgriculturalPreservation #CitizenPortal #SustainableLandUse

⏳ Last chance to register! Tomorrow at 09:00 CEST we’ll host the online co-creation workshop on climate-smart land use.

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#EARTHONE #ClimateAction #SustainableLandUse #ClimateResilience

Graphical abstract Muchalak et al. (2025).

New publication: Plant-soil #microbiome feedback under post-pasture tropical ecotone #forestregeneration.
#sustainablelanduse #landusechange #biodiversity
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Indonesia's plantation firms owe $1.3B for forest & peatland fires, hindering climate goals due to unpaid fines, leaving land burned and smoke recurring annually. 🌍🚨 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2b5v4h3w #Deforestation #ClimateAction #SustainableLandUse

Wisconsin DNR Oversees Vegetation Management and Stormwater Control for Solar Project Wisconsin DNR leads regulatory oversight for new solar project's vegetation and stormwater management plans

St. Croix County is taking bold steps to tackle "forever chemicals" and ensure safe water, while launching a sustainable vegetation management plan for a new solar project.

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#CroixCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSafety #SustainableLandUse #WaterQuality #StCroixCounty

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New publication: #Nematode and #protist community responses in soil to land use conversion from conventional to #organicfarming, by @ciskaveen.bsky.social and others. #sustainableagriculture #sustainablelanduse
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Synergy between AMF and accompanying microbiome enriched with PGPB enhances root development and microbiome dynamics - npj Sustainable Agriculture npj Sustainable Agriculture - Synergy between AMF and accompanying microbiome enriched with PGPB enhances root development and microbiome dynamics

New publication: Synergy between AMF and accompanying microbiome enriched with PGPB enhances #rootdevelopment and #microbiome dynamics. #sustainablehorticulture #sustainablelanduse
doi.org/10.1038/s442...

Brazil's Arariboia Territory might permit legal cattle ranching, raising concerns about potential impacts on Indigenous rights and environmental protection. 🌿 #IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableLandUse Link: https://tinyurl.com/yvteg3c7

Luke and Nicole Webb propose regulated hay sales operation in Hereford, Arizona Webbs plan hay sales to support local agriculture while ensuring responsible land use.

A proposed hay sales operation by Luke and Nicole Webb in Hereford, Arizona, is igniting passionate community support while raising concerns about noise and land use.

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#CochiseCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #HerefordAgriculture #CommunitySupport #SustainableLandUse #LocalEconomy

Indian River Lagoon project aids Everglades restoration and stormwater management Project supports conservation easement and captures stormwater for Saint Lucie River health.

Martin County is taking bold steps to protect the Indian River Lagoon and its ecosystems, ensuring that critical lands remain untouched for generations to come.

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#MartinCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #SustainableLandUse #EnvironmentalStewardship #WaterQuality

Graphical abstract Krishnappa et al. (2025).

New publication: #Exometabolome of #Pantoea targets pathogen associated scytalone dehydratase and XopQ for suppression of foliar blast and bacterial blight in #rice, by @raaijmakersjm.bsky.social and others. #bacterialleafblight #sustainablelanduse
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Today is World Day to Combat #Desertification and #Drought

#LandDegradation doesn’t always look dramatic
but its impact runs deep.

At #BMAP_Peru, we #monitor how #ecosystems respond to human-driven change.

#Biodiversity #EnvironmentalScience #SustainableLandUse #ClimateAction #NatureMatters

Why Forest Farming Could Be a Climate Game Changer Forest-based agroforestry is an overlooked climate solution that enhances biodiversity, stores carbon, and supports local communities—all without clearing a single tree.

Forests can grow food, fight climate change, and support livelihoods—if we let them. It’s time to rethink agroforestry. #ClimateSolutions #Agroforestry #SustainableLandUse