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For anyone who loves trees and recognizes the importance of them. This is a group dedicated to stop "progress" from happening, to preserve trees as a habitat for wildlife and a necessity for earth. Feel free to post about anything involving trees!
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This group was formed because I have seen a lot of unnecessary cutting down of trees and the result is loss of habitat for all of its inhabitants. In my area, there as been a tremendous amount of that going on, and it upsets me greatly. My property is surrounded on three sides by another property, one that was once filled with lots of trees and grassy fields. But that has all been changed, as the owners of that land decided to build condos on it. They wanted us to move so they could build straight across instead of around us, but we refused. I thought they would at least keep some of the trees, but instead, they butchered all but what lined the street. All of the inhabitants lost their homes. And now the property across the street from me , which at the moment is a vacant horsefarm with a section of forest by a creek, is slated to be turned into the same thing--condos. That is why I decided to create this group--to spread the word about the great importance of trees. They are home to various living beings; they create shade and cool the area around them; they take in co2 and release oxygen for cleaner air; and they are just beautiful to look at. Some of the trees they cut down were over a hundred years old--I think they more than earned the right to be here after surviving through so many decades. The tree in the group photo is of a great oak over a hundred years old--my favorite tree. Now there is nothing left but a few stumps. Please join me in my love of trees, and let's save them together. Don't let this happen in your area! Feel free to share anything about trees--let's enjoy everything about them, not cut them down!
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Kauri(Agathis Australis)is, on maturity, one of the largest trees found anywhere in the world, and one of the most commercially attractive, with a long straight, branchless trunk producing durable straight-grained timber, and a resin once greatly prized for the manufacture of high quality paints, varnishes, and polishes. As a result, it was the basis of the first export trade from NZ and was cut and milled with a voracity hard to believe considering the technology of 19th-century NZ.
The kauri is a conifer, a native of NZ but related to trees of the same genus, Agathis, throughout the Western Pacific, most notably Australia, the Philippines, New Guinea, Indonesia and Fiji. It's natural habitat was in the north of the North Island of NZ, from a line running between Raglan(west coast of North Island)to Bay Of Plenty(east coast of North Island), through to Hamilton. The biggest stands of these huge trees were in Northland and the Coromandel Peninsula(both near top of North Island).
The largest ever-recorded kauri grew in Mercury Bay, on the east coast of North Island and when measured in 1850 had a girth of 23.43m and soared 21.8m to the first branch. A tree still growing near Whangarei(top of North Island, on east side), has a girth of 20.12, and the first branch is 30.8m from the ground. Tane Mahuta, the famous and oldest kauri in NZ, has a girth of 14m, is 51m tall and is 1,200 years old!
To get to know where all these Kauris lived, look on a NZ map, and spot them on the North Island landscape. That is one way of getting to know NZ!!
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There was a time when life SEEMED simple!! Now that feels like another lifetime altogether...
For many years I lived in the City... Following the path of 'least resistance'. Until the fateful day when I awoke from that endless nightmare!!
To escape from the oppressions of Blue Collar Society AND the horribly fast pace of the "Rat Race".. I took a drive in the country to uplift my soul!! The impact was far more enlightening! It revived in me a dream long forgotten.. the dream of being one with nature! Before long I had packed up the kids and the house, left my abusive husband and moved to the country!
My first True Awakening came 4 years ago when I waged war on my EX Back yard neighbor.. he owned 200 acres of beautiful forest and swamps filled with wildlife and was intending on tearing it all down for 'Progress'. It was a place my rescued pup and I walked for hours each day... tracking all different animals just to see if we could catch a glimpse.. On MANY occasions we were followed by deer, fox and the occasional coyote!! I just loved getting lost in there for hours... it was such a beautiful peaceful place!
The neighbor hood was in an uproar about the impending destruction.. but even though they complained very loudly to each other.. No one would stand up, fearing the consequences from the land owner!! Determined to do whatever I COULD... I printed out blank petition forms and proceeded to knock on all the doors I could reach.. (side note. I was/and am, recovering from being hit by a car 3 years prior and have problems walking distances unaided!) Although alone in my quest, I DID manage to get the Quebec Government involved and the developer was obliged to preserve 100 acres as 'wet lands'. Half the battle was won..
2 Months ago I received a call from a man who had seen the article in the paper about my 'intervention' 4 years ago and had decided to pick up where I left off.. He's now recognized as the official liason to our local government and making much progress in the preservation of our local forests/wetlands!!
moral?? ALL our actions have consequences.. and it's nice to see that SOME actually work for the GOOD!! ;o)
Enjoy Your day!!!
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Ecopalooza Green Events Network is a web portal and calendar for the promotion of green living expos, fairs, festivals, conferences, workshops and sustainability events throughout North America. Ecopalooza Green Living Network, the sponsor of this calendar, also promotes regional and local events in the Redwood North Coast bioregion of Northern California.
Ecopalooza Green Events Network welcomes your events related to environment/ecology, sustainable living, food/sustainable farming, organic food, renewable energy, bioregionalism, faith-based eco-events, sustainable transportation/biofuels, green business, localization, and other eco-related events. You will be able to post your listings of events, conferences, film showings, meetings, outings, courses, workshops, outings and tours, etc. Events should be located in North America (Canada, US and Mexico) or of interest to North Americans.
Watch for the launching of Ecopalooza soon, hopefully by Oct. 20th. If you have a green/eco event that will be happening in November and beyond, please let me know here at Care2. Once the site is up, you can post info on your events there.
www.ecopalooza.net
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Visionary and Practical Solutions for Restoring the Earth and People Leading national and local scientific innovators and environmental visionaries offer practical solutions to the most pressing environmental and social issues of today | When: | Friday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 | | Where: | Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 1501 Hennepin Ave. | | Contact: | Media, Sarah Bell Haberman
sarah@modernstorytellers.com / 612-338-3900
Conference spokesperson, Vonda Vaden
vcreative@visi.com / 612-247-1448 | Minneapolis, MN - Sept. 6, 2006: - The first-ever Northland Bioneers Conference, Oct. 20-22, will be the epicenter of a movement of people and organizations in the Midwest learning how to protect and sustain their ecosystem by connecting the dots between the environment, health, science, social justice and spirit at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Horst M. Rechelbacher, Ann Bancroft and Dr. David Wallinga will be among the local presenters. In its first year, The Northland Bioneers Conference, is one of 18 regional satellite conferences happening simultaneously across the country serving as a companion event to the 17th annual Bioneers Conference, www.bioneers.org, out of San Rafael, Calif. Bioneers is the preeminent gathering of leading scientific innovators and environmental visionaries who explore how to heal nature by working with nature. The community-based nature of regional conferences facilitates a vibrant exchange among participants and allows for workshops designed to support individuals and organizations in learning about their own ecosystems, including urban environments, and empowers them to take action locally. The Northland Bioneers Conference, www.nbconference.org, offers a weekend of sharing, learning and action. It is a unique and affordable community event that brings together people from all walks of life creating community and working for social change. The conference will feature a live simulcast of the main Bioneers plenaries, enriched with locally produced programs on regional issues, solutions, community dialogue, networking, entertainment, and a green living marketplace. "We are honored to be organizing this timely event in the Twin Cities," said Vonda Vaden, Northland Bioneers Conference spokesperson. "Our goal for participants is to leave with updated environmental knowledge and a renewed sense of optimism, challenging themselves to adopt new behaviors to restore the Earth and the health of the community." Ann Bancroft will serve as the conference emcee. Local keynote presenters include Horst M. Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda Corporation and Intelligent Nutrients, Dr. David Wallinga, director of the Antibiotic Resistance Project at the Minneapolis-based Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP); Ronnie Cummins, national director of the Organic Consumers Association; J. Drake Hamilton, science policy director for the private, nonprofit Fresh Energy (formerly Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy) and Constance Grauds, R.Ph., president of the Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists. National speakers via satellite include Paul Hawken, Lois Gibbs and Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! Keynote sessions will explore: - Global Warming Solutions
- Our Children's Bio-based Future: Innovating Beyond Petro, Plastic and Processed Foods
- Alivelihood: The Art of Sustainable Success
- Positive Signs That Point to a Second American Revolution; One That Will Unite World Citizens Toward Planetary Health
- Ecological Medicine
The Northland Bioneers Conference is sponsored by many organizations practicing sustainability including Horst Rechelbacher Foundation, Intelligent Nutrients, Northern Sun Merchandising, Earthfusion, and Utne magazine. The event is designed for anyone committed to solving environmental and social problems through a reciprocal partnership with nature. Cost for this year's three-day conference is $150 before October 1. For the full program or to register, visit www.nbconference.org. For further information, contact:
Media and interviews: Sarah Bell Haberman
612-338-3900, sarah@modernstorytellers.com
Northland Bioneers Conference Spokesperson: Vonda Vaden
612-247-1448, vcreative@visi.com
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Sustainable Ventures, a Berkeley (CA)-based non-profit organization, is looking for stories - accounts of people's experiences that have inspired them to contribute to a more sustainable future. The organization will post these stories under "Stories from Neighbors" on their website homepage, http://www.sustainableventures.us/
Send stories via email to: stories@sustainableventures.us
If you don't personally have a story to tell, but know of someone who may, please invite them to send his or her story or contact information to Sustainable Ventures.
Happy writing.
-Information from Summer 2006 issue of CERTIFIED Organic Magazine, CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). www.ccof.org
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