Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship
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Preserving the health and productivity of our natural resources. Using traditional and modern methods of land management for protection and restoration to support food production, biodiversity, recreation, fire resilience, and cultural heritage.
Land Stewardship
Management v. Stewardship
Land management and land stewardship are related concepts, but they are not exactly the same thing.
Land management refers to the practice of utilizing land in a way that meets our needs while preserving and protecting its natural resources. It typically involves making decisions about how land is used, including agricultural practices, forest management, and urban planning. The goal of land management is to use land in a sustainable way that balances human needs with the needs of the environment.
Land stewardship, on the other hand, is a broader concept that encompasses land management but also includes a sense of responsibility and care for the land. Land stewardship is often described as the ethical and responsible management of land and natural resources, with a focus on ensuring their long-term health and productivity. This includes not just the physical management of the land, but also the cultural, social, and economic aspects of land use.
Our approach to land stewardship uses Traditional Ecologic Knowledge (T.E.K.) , contemporary methods, as well as prescribed burning and cultural burning.
Our team focuses primarily on the removal of non-native fire-receptive fuels, restorative planting of fire-adapted native species and, riparian restoration.
Invasive plant species can be highly flammable and spread rapidly, making them a significant fire hazard. By removing these non-native species, we can reduce the risk of wildfire and promote the growth of native plant species.
Restorative planting of fire-adapted native species involves the intentional planting of native plant species that have adapted to fire of hundreds of years. These species have evolved to survive and even thrive in fire-prone environments, and can help to reduce the risk of wildfire by creating a more fire-resistant landscape. Additionally, planting native species can help to promote biodiversity and support the ecological health of the surrounding area.
Riparian restoration is the process of restoring and rehabilitating degraded riparian areas, which are the transitional zones between land and water. Riparian areas are important habitats for many plant and animal species, and are also critical for water quality and quantity. Restoring riparian areas can involve a variety of practices, such as controlling invasive species, planting native vegetation, and restoring natural water flow patterns and habitats for riparian species. These practices can help to improve the ecological health of the surrounding area and promote sustainable water management.
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Land Stewardship
Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Brush Removal
Our fuels reduction and brush removal service is performed carefully and responsibly to avoid negative impacts on the environment and wildlife. We're guided by sound ecological principles and best practices to ensure that they are effective and sustainable over the long term.
Fuels reduction and brush removal aim to reduce the risk of wildfires by decreasing the amount of fuel available to support a fire. Fuels refer to any material that can burn, including dead trees, grass, leaves, and brush.
Fuels reduction typically involves removing or thinning out vegetation, such as trees and shrubs, to create gaps and reduce the density of vegetation in a given area. This can help to slow or prevent the spread of wildfires by limiting the amount of fuel available to support the fire.
Brush removal, on the other hand, focuses specifically on the removal of low-lying vegetation, such as grasses and shrubs, that can act as kindling for wildfires. This may involve manually removing brush by hand, using machines such as mowers or weed-whackers, or controlled burning.
Both fuels reduction and brush removal are important land management practices, particularly in areas where the risk of wildfires is high. These practices can help to reduce the intensity and spread of wildfires, protect property and human life, and promote the health and resilience of ecosystems over the long term.
