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Rewilding Magazine @rewildingmag@spore.social
· 1mo ago
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“In a normal park, we estimated there were about 30 species of wild bees,” says Jens Ulrich, a former University of British Columbia (UBC) PhD student who worked with the city between 2021 and 2024 to study the meadows’ ability to attract wild #bees and hoverflies. “In a park with a meadow, we saw that number jump up to something around 60 species per park – per year.” #rewilding #vancouver #bc #pollinators #meadows #parks #urbanrewilding #insects #canada
The city turning lawns into pollinator meadows
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The city turning lawns into pollinator meadows

In Vancouver, a city-led (and research-backed) initiative is converting chunks of park land into wilder ecosystems.

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The Urbanist @the_urbanist@robot.villas
· 1mo ago
Op-Ed: Seattle Needs More Than a 10-Minute Walk or Roll to a Park https://www.theurbanist.org/op-ed-seattle-needs-more-than-a-10-minute-walk-or-roll-to-a-park/ #UrbanPolicy #Parks #Seattle
Op-Ed: Seattle Needs More Than a 10-Minute Walk or Roll to a Park
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Op-Ed: Seattle Needs More Than a 10-Minute Walk or Roll to a Park

Park access is generally high in Seattle, but as the City plans for significant population growth under the Comprehensive Plan, we should ask a harder question: Is park space equitable, accessible, or equipped to serve kids and families who rely on it?

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The Good News Network: Positive Stories 24/7 [Unofficial] @goodnewsnetwork.org@web.brid.gy
· 3mo ago
For the 4th year in a row, Indian grey hornbills have successfully bred in Gujarat state where they’d been absent for more than 50 years. Despite being listed as a species of “Least Concern” by the IUCN, the animal has habitat requirements that can see it quickly succumb to displacement. Indeed even Gir National Park, […] The post Vanished Hornbill Species Breeding Again After 60 Years Among Old Trees appeared first on Good News Network.
Vanished Hornbill Species is Breeding Again Among the Old Trees After 60 Years
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Vanished Hornbill Species is Breeding Again Among the Old Trees After 60 Years

Despite being a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, the animal has habitat requirements that can see it quickly succumb to displacement.

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Joe Wynne 🌻🚗⛰️ @joewynne@mindly.social
· 4mo ago
📰 NC NEWS Asheville Unveils Riverfront Redesign 🏞️ After Tropical Storm Helene buried the French Broad River parks under debris and historic floodwaters, Asheville has introduced a unified five‑mile redesign. 🌊 The plan leans into nature‑based resilience, focused on flood‑adapted public spaces, restored wetlands, and improved river access. One welcome design element is the re-establishment of native rivercane to bolster riverbanks. 🧩 The project deploys climate‑aware infrastructure to strengthen habitats, recreation, and long‑term public safety. 🔗 https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/city-of-asheville-introduces-unified-design-for-french-broad-riverfront-parks-recovery-project/ @NCConnect@fedigroups.social#AVL #Asheville #FrenchBroadRiver #ClimateResilience #UrbanPlanning #Parks #FloodAdaptation #Infrastructure #Environment #EcologicalRestoration
City of Asheville Introduces Unified Design for French Broad Riverfront Parks Recovery Project - The City of Asheville
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City of Asheville Introduces Unified Design for French Broad Riverfront Parks Recovery Project - The City of Asheville

City of Asheville is introducing a unified design concept for the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project, synthesizing thousands of resident voices into a single, cohesive vision. Learn the many ways you can view the designs and future feedback opportunities

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Nonilex @Nonilex@masto.ai
· 5mo ago
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Judge orders #Trump admin to restore #NationalPark changes at sites that 'disparaged' #US A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump admin to restore sites changed under an executive order calling for the nation’s #museums, #parks & #landmarks to not display elements that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.” #law #censorship #RevisionistHistory #whitewashing #UShistory
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Italian News by RSS @ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online
· 8mo ago
IlPescara: Alla presenza del sindaco Masci si è concluso il progetto "Parchi in Comune" Sabato 28 febbraio, con l'evento finale nel parco Cocco e poi allo Spazio Matta, si è concluso il progetto “Parchi in Comune” promosso dal Comune di Pescara, in co-progettazione con Artisti per il Matta e Prossimità alle Istituzioni, con il sostegno della Regione Abruzzo.Importante il risultato... In the presence of Mayor Masci, the "Parks in Comune" project was completed. On Saturday, February 28th, with the final event in Cocco Park and then at Spazio Matta, the “Parchi in Comune” project, promoted by the Municipality of Pescara, in co-design with Artisti per il Matta and Prossimità alle Istituzioni, with the support of the Abruzzo Region, came to a close. An important result... #Masci #Parks #Comune #CoccoPark #SpazioMatta #Parchi #theAbruzzoRegion
Alla presenza del sindaco Masci si è concluso il progetto "Parchi in Comune"
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Alla presenza del sindaco Masci si è concluso il progetto "Parchi in Comune"

Con l’evento finale nella giornata di sabato 28 febbraio, nel parco Cocco e poi allo Spazio Matta, il progetto che ha coinvolto attivamente i giovani nella rigenerazione degli spazi verdi urbani si è concluso

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China Business Forum @cnbusinessforum@mstdn.business
· 9mo ago
A delegation of 61 #HongKong #technology #companies, led by the #HK #Science and #Technology #Parks Corporation (#HKSTP) and the HK #Trade #Development Council (#HKTDC), participated in the #Consumer #Electronics #Show (#CES) 2026 in #LasVegas from January 6-9. This marked the largest-ever Hong Kong presence at the #event, with the Hong Kong #Tech #Pavilion attracting visits from international #brands, #industry leaders, and #business #investors in the first two days.
Hong Kong Tech Firms Make Record Showing at CES 2026
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Hong Kong Tech Firms Make Record Showing at CES 2026

A record delegation of 61 Hong Kong tech companies showcased AI, robotics, and healthtech at CES 2026, winning innovation awards and expanding global market access.

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