U.S. Forest Service Releases Findings on the Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands

U.S. Forest Service Releases Findings on the Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands


U.S. Forest Service Releases Findings on the Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands

New Resource to Aid Land Managers in Adapting to Climate Change

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2016 — The U.S. Forest Service today released a new report, Effects of Drought on Forests and Rangelands in the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis, that provides a national assessment of peer-reviewed scientific research on the impacts of drought on U.S. forests and rangelands. This report will help the Forest Service better manage forests and grasslands impacted by climate change.

"Our forests and rangelands are national treasures, and because they are threatened, we are threatened," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "This report confirms what we are seeing, that every region of the country is impacted by the direct and indirect effects of drought conditions and volatile weather patterns. Sixty million Americans rely on drinking water that originates on our 193 million acres of national forest and grasslands. They support 200,000 jobs and contribute over $13 billion to local economies every year."

The report establishes a comprehensive baseline of available data that land managers can use to test how well their efforts to improve drought resilience and adaptation practices are working nationwide. Major findings from the report include:

Drought projections suggest that some regions of the U.S. will become drier and that most will have more extreme variations in precipitation.
Even if current drought patterns remained unchanged, warmer temperatures will amplify drought effects.
Drought and warmer temperatures may increase risks of large-scale insect outbreaks and larger wildfires, especially in the western U.S.
Drought and warmer temperature may accelerate tree and shrub death, changing habitats and ecosystems in favor of drought-tolerant species.
Forest-based products and values – such as timber, water, habitat and recreation opportunities – may be negatively impacted.
Forest and rangeland managers can mitigate some of these impacts and build resiliency in forests through appropriate management actions.
"Since 2000, fire seasons have grown longer and the frequency, size and severity of wildland fires have increased," said Vilsack. "Among the many benefits of having this solid baseline data is the improved ability to identify where restoration work can help forests adapt and prosper while minimizing the threat and impact of future wildfires."

The assessment, a broad review of existing drought research, provides input to the reauthorized National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), established by Congress in 2006, and the National Climate Assessment (NCA), produced every four years to project major trends and evaluate the effects of global climate change on forests, agriculture, rangelands, land and water resources, human health and welfare, and biological diversity. Together these serve as key, science-based, resources for anyone working to maintain or improve public and private lands in the face of a changing environment.

Edited by Forest Service scientists in partnership with Duke University, the document provides a valuable new tool to inform discussion, planning and implementation of adaptation strategies for land managers and policy makers. The collaborative effort, authored by 77 scientists from the Forest Service, other Federal agencies, research institutions and universities across the United States, examines ways to understand and mitigate the effects of drought on forests and rangeland including the 193 million acres of National Forest System lands.

The implications of the findings of this report are likely to have far-reaching effects on the environment for the foreseeable future. As climate change drives temperatures increases and precipitation patterns change, drought–and associated disturbances such as insect outbreaks and wildfires-will only get worse across many areas of the United States.

The mission of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the Department of Agriculture, is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands managed by the Forest Service contribute more than $13 billion to the national economy each year through visitor spending alone. Those same lands provide 20 percent of the nation's clean water supply, a value estimated at $7.2 billion per year. The agency also has a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 80 percent of the 818 million forested and woodland acres within the U.S., including 100 million acres of urban forests where most Americans live.

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Feb2016 Solar Panel Solar Inverter Deals Bulk Pricing Available

New Solar power equipment liquidation deals,  February 2016: 

Feb 2016 Solar Panel and Solar Inverter Deals Bulk Pricing Available

• Canadian made Solgate 165w & 170w mono panels, 49 cents a watt pallet quantities! FOB Toronto. 
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St Louis Seed Swap

Stl Seeding frenzy‎STL 

St Louis's premiere seed swap

bring your seeds or bring your dreams

PLEASE IF YOU CAN

Bring your nonperishable food, clothing and blanket donations tomorrow with you. Remember that hunger and homelessness is all of our problem and the key to solving it is within our reach.

Helping those in need is the greatest seed you can plant and a dream fulfilled the greatest harvest.

What we do in life will echo through eternity.

Thank you
M. Brown

STL seeding Frenzy SEED SWAP 2016Hosted by Stl Seeding frenzy · Festival · Public

Jan 23, 2016 12 PM - 5 PM

The Old Millstream Bar
912 S Main St, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

Invited by Mark Garlic

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Support SB822 MO Cannabis Legislation

Support SB822 Missouri Cannabis Legislation

support of Senate Bill 822 which 
Modifies provisions relating to hemp extract: 

It would be helpful to contact thecommittee chairman and the rest of the committee  support the SB822- this will assist in getting the bill passed!

VETERANS’ AFFAIRS AND HEALTH

The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Health shall consider and report upon bills and matters concerning veterans’ affairs. The committee shall also consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it concerning health, MO HealthNet, alternative health care delivery system proposals, public health, disease control, hospital operations, mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse and addiction.

All the pictures below are web links to the Missouri Legislators contact information, phone numbers, and email addresses.  Click on the image and let them know you would like their support of SB822.

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Missouri Senate

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Support SB822

I've made it easy for you and compiled a list of emails for those who list it by clicking here Group Email Address.

Senator Keaveny Capitol Office:  201 W Capitol Ave., Rm. 428  Jefferson City, Missouri 65101  (573) 751-3599  Toll-Free: 866-783-1534  FAX: (573) 751-0266  EMail

I appreciate your support of Senate Bill 822: http://www.senate.mo.gov/16info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=22802134 This is the second year legislation has been filed seeking to expand the number of medical conditions that can be treated with CBD oil in our state.

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Hemp Environmental Forum and how it all began

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Missouri Cannabis Legislation SB822

MOhemp Energy: MOleg Cannabis Legislation SB822

The SB822 Bill that has been presented in Missouri does many things:1- expands the uses of cannabis to treat other aliments2-clarifies who can diagnose the ailments3-expands the number of growing facilities

To say I'm excited is an understatement.  

Maybe they can get something done before spring planting season.

I'm even prouder that my State Representative has been listening and reading the emails I've been sending!  More importantly is the good it will do for our State and the Health and Well Being of the citizens.

SB822 Modifies provisions relating to hemp extractJoseph Keaveny (D)

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MOhemp Energy: Kenaf Phytoremediation Heavy Metal Experiment

Kenaf Phytoremediation Heavy Metal Experiment Planned in St Louis

I just placed an order for Kenaf Seeds for a few test plots

and experiment project with Mark Garlic and David Wechsler.

 WE WILL BE TESTING AND EXPERIMENTING ON AND FOR NUMEROUS

 THINGS THAT DEAL WITH REMOVING HEAVY METALS FROM SOIL.

THE BASIS FOR THE EXPERIMENT IS PHYTOREMEDIATION BY 

PHYTOEXTRACTION. 

 

1. Mark has an ingenious water filtration system- he has proven for controlling water run off as well as water purifying system.  He has previously proven his technique and success at a Hog Farm.  His setup and process keeps the toxic hog manure from getting in a stream that was located adjacent to a hog lot. 
2. David has a proven way to increase plant growth through "Electro-Horticulture" see more below as well as the book that is available for purchase for only $10
3. I will be doing R&D on a Lignin Removal process
   
   
4. as well as working on my theory that: Electroculture which is also called electro-horticulture  will draw more toxins to the roots of a Kenaf Plant that can then cycle the toxins from the soil by Phytoextraction.

MOhemp Energy Lignin Removal Station and Process

The two types of Kenaf Strains chosen for this project experiment are:

• 8234 strain, white flowers and mother plants from this seed were grown on largest kenaf fields on earth that I know of over 30 years old in China
• Red Sabdariffa Thai Roselle Herbal Fruit Organic Herb Flower Kenaf Rare

The above mentioned leaders of the Kenaf phytoremediation experiment are also the founding members of the MOhemp Energy Green Hazmat Team that offer services to St Louis residents and businesses a less expensive monetary solution for removing heavy metals from the soil. 

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Learn about nature's secrets for increasing yields, accelerating growth, and protecting against droughts and other calamities. Buy now to learn the history and science behind electroculture, uses & novel applications, and more! 

David J. Wechsler order the Electro-Horticulture book here https://leanpub.com/ElectricFertilizerBook

MOhemp Energy: Kenaf Phytoremediation Heavy Metal Experiment Planned in St Louis