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Apple Tree Bark Beetles?

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This year I started cultivating a plot of land that has laid abandoned for several years. However the previous owner planted several fruit trees and wrapped them with some sort of wire fence to protect them when they were young. I removed this fence on this apple tree and the bark came off with it. Since there was a lot of material (I think some reed) I assume it trapped moisture and the bark was infected with a fungus. Beneath it there are a multitude of small holes, most not larger than 1mm. I am now trying to figure out if it makes sense to try and save the tree or if I should remove it in case it is is bark beetles to prevent spread to my other trees. Does it make sense to seal the stem or will whatever lives inside the stem at this point just continue to eat up the tree from the inside?

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More than 1,300 tiny snails reintroduced to remote Atlantic island

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The Desertas Island land snails have been set free to roam on the uninhabited island of Bugio, near Madeira

More than 1,300 tiny, critically endangered snails have been set free to roam on an island off the coast of Morocco after a breeding programme rescued two obscure species from the brink of extinction.

The Desertas Island land snails had not been recorded for more than 100 years and were believed to have disappeared from their natural habitat on the windswept, mountainous island of Deserta Grande, close to Portugal-owned Madeira.

Experts at the Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza (IFCN) rediscovered minute populations of two species of the snail, each consisting of fewer than 200 survivors, in conservation expeditions between 2012 and 2017 amid fears that invasive predators might have eaten the pea-sized molluscs into oblivion.

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A local landscaping idea – seeking advice.

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I don’t expect any marketing upside from this post so I hope it’s ok to drop a link to my new service idea.

https://www.charlottewoodchips.com/

TLDR – Chip Drop for Charlotte, NC with an additional service – sheet mulching.

I was talking to an arborist in the area who was frustrated about having to drive his trucks outside the city to dump chips, since the majority of folks that wanted the drops were still too far away to make it worth their time. This got me thinking – if I could find a marketable use for the city’s excess wood chips, he and a few other arborists might give me first dibs so long as 1) I didn’t charge the arborists and 2) could guarantee drop locations inside the city.

I’m launching a local marketing campaign after the holidays to convince some of my neighbors to ditch their lawns in favor of wood chips. I’m cautiously optimistic I can convert a few folks to the permaculture team.

I recently got out of the software game. I burnt out and now I want to do things with my hands going forward. I’m not trying to get rich, just make a honest living providing a cool service that also helps creating more ecologically thoughtful spaces.

Let me know what you think, any advice for what I’m missing on the site, etc.

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First report of charcoal disease caused by Biscogniauxia mediterranea (De Not.) Kuntze on Juniperus excelsa M. Bieb. in Iran

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Juniperus excelsa M. Bieb. (Cupressaceae) is the most common species among the six juniper species in Iran. Unfortunately, in recent years, due to anthropogenic disturbances, low natural reproduction, and excessive drought, the population of this valuable endangered species has decreased significantly. In a case study conducted in Parvar Protected Area in Semnan province, the decline was associated with strip-cankers on the trunk, detached bark, discolorations and browning of the plant, resulting in its complete dryness. After isolating the fungus associated with declined trees, macro- and micro-morphological characteristics showed that the obtained isolate belonged to Biscogniauxia mediterranea (De Not.) Kuntze. Then, evaluation of rDNA ITS region sequence information confirmed it. The pathogenicity test was performed in the greenhouse conditions and its pathogenicity was confirmed on juniper plants. This is the first report of B. mediterranea causing disease on J. excelsa as a new host, from Iran and worldwide. This study confirms the current spread of B. mediterranea to different regions and hosts in Iran, as reported in other parts of the world, most likely due to ongoing climate change that create optimal conditions for the survival of the fungus in other areas, that were previously unsuitable for it.

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Share your experience with Agroecological Practices (survey)

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Hi,

I’m a student working on a project about agroecological practices and how they connect with local communities. If you’re a farmer using sustainable methods like improving soil health, reducing chemicals, or just doing things a little differently, I’d love to hear about it!

I created a survey to gather some insights. Your experience and thoughts would be super helpful for my research.

Here’s the survey link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYHOtL7B0mHf3zXCNSL0OC9CemmQmgLggi56dpjV7rIEhzIg/viewform?usp=dialog

Thanks so much for taking the time to fill it out! Feel free to ask me any questions if you’re curious.

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(Noobie) debating syntropic agroforest system vs food forest

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Hi everyone, I finished sheet mulching my new 25x35ft plot in the eastern United States (USDA 7b). And was wondering if I should do a food forest (tree guilds) system or syntropic agroforestry system on my plot? My main goals for this are the typical habitat restoration and food for humans but not sure which is the most efficient in my area. I am in school so I wouldn’t be able to tend to it regularly maybe once every 1-2 weeks. I do plan to expand the plot over the later years for more flexibility

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Cultivating Hope: Wrapping Up 2024

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We are deeply grateful for your support of Regeneration International. As consumers, activists, organizers, farmers, and scientists, you are helping build the international movement to regenerate the Earth and reverse climate change. The road ahead is challenging, but we are not alone—and with each passing day, we are growing stronger.
The image at the top of this message—our Planting Peace banner—symbolizes this call to action. Now more than ever, we must plant the seeds of international peace and cooperation. The future of our planet depends on us working together to co-create a world where humanity thrives in harmony with nature.

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