This is such an important property and this is an opportunity to save an ecosystem that truly deserves a win. Just want to say thank you to anyone who helps make this happen!
Here are email addresses for all the board members I could find online. Chris.Blankenship@dcnr.alabama.gov , heather.howell@aamu.edu , jvalentine@disl.edu , rick.oates@forestry.alabama.gov , bkeener@uwa.edu , mcclinto@uab.edu , jparnell@alfafarmers.org , jack.darnall@1lemoine.com , spowers@disl.edu , jcharperiii@gmail.com , salemsaloom@gmail.com
Dude that's incredible!!!! That makes my heart smile😊 native grasses are so amazingly beautiful it looks so much better than crappy grass mowed all the way down to the dirt not only that but it attracts Birds it gives Wildlife food and shelter and it's absolutely magnificent to look at. Pat yourself on the back man seriously your yard is going to be a beautiful habitat! I wish more would follow in your step!!!😊
As a Madison resident, I’m just seeing booming growth and construction wrecking our amazingly diverse native Alabama plant ecosystem. Non-natives and invasives still sell like hotcakes at big box stores and nurseries, further contributing to the problem. I wrote to Forever Wild in support of your nomination and will support anyway I can!
I'll have you know I don't send emails, BUT I DID FOR YOU ;) Your enthusiasm is contagious. I really hope you do a follow up and are able to tell us that all of this property was saved. Take care and thank you for ALL your hard work to preserve our Mother Earth!! You are greatly appreciated!!!
@@Dracobear13 There may be something that can help on this site. www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/Rare_Plants/conservation/lawsandregulations.shtml#:~:text=It%20is%20prohibited%20to%20remove,including%20state%20criminal%20trespass%20law.
Good on you for fighting the good fight. But I have to say, the way we have to fight and scrap just to protect these places that should already be protected is shameful. We shouldn't have to do this. All of the land should be protected and managed in a way that respects the land itself foremost. Instead we've divided this country up piecemeal and given it to wealthy opportunists. We live in a settler society with a settler system, and it's all run under a settler mindset. What's "worth saving" is entirely decided by whoever has the money to throw at it. Just shameful. You know, recently there was a 900 acre Coosa prairie remnant in Etowah County that the Nature Conservancy just entirely failed to act on before it was slated to be sold to developers. They just sat on their hands and waited to lose it. One of the best Coosa prairie remnants in Alabama, and they just lost it to developers. I have not heard good things about the Nature Conservancy in Alabama, but besides whatever issues they have on their own, I think it's more fundamentally an issue with the way we have to handle conservation through the currently imposed framework of land ownership that exists. I get it, there's not much else we can do at the moment in places like Alabama, but still, it's shameful that we have to do it this way. We can only ever save measly parcels of the whole; while we fight for hundreds of acres, developers and timber companies destroy tens of thousands in the name of profit. It shouldn't be like this. Conservation should be the default, not the exception.
Sorry for that wall of text, but I felt like I needed to get that out. And just to make sure it's clear, I'm not mad at you or Forever Wild or whoever. I'm angry at this system. You've seen firsthand the wanton destruction it perpetuates. I've seen it too, and it ticks me off.
Hey Kyle! Some community organizing advice, if you're open to it - I think it'd be helpful to drop the link to the nomination form in the description along with the hard ask and all of the land info. This will reduce the amount of steps it takes for someone to watch this video and complete the nomination process, which should increase the amount of people who actually follow through to the end of the ask. It also allows quick and convenient access to all info needed at any point in the video. So no matter where someone is in the content when they feel compelled to take action, they have everything they need to strike while the iron's hot. Thanks so much for this content and everything you're doing!
According to one of Joey's video, he and Kyle are friends, so the idea isn't out of this world. Joey and Kyle are both super busy and very far away from each other though, so who knows when they'd ever get a chance.
Thank you for your long form content bud. I feel the same way when I walk into my little property, there's always a plant or bug to be distracted by... I appreciated getting to hear your thought process in action!!
I live near Buffalo, NY and have never been to Alabama but I love your content and learning about a type of ecosystem we don't have around here. I will be contacting Forever Wild to try and save this amazing piece of land!
I love the long form content! I'm from Oregon and we have very different plant ecology, but your content is very inspirational and educational. Keep up the great work, you're making a hugs difference!
@@katiekane5247 It's a tough world for the creatures! We need places they can go. We - I mean they. We oughta think of them more. Thanks for looking out for them.
@katiekane5247 Oh, I'm not denying that. I was just giving the first explanation I could think of. The hummingbirds are probably suffering because people let their cats sit on the porch and kill them all day. Cause it's "nature" (your pet cat killing a wild animal is not nature ma'am).
Have you found any Aletris farinosa on any of your sites you've visted? I know they tend to prefer more acidic, well drained soil types but I'm curious if they show up in these limestone or dolomite prairies?
Happy to see long form from you! Question for you: if I don't have a way to get local ecotypes, is it still good to but seeds or starts from somewhere like Prairie Moon Nursery?
If you're just growing them in a small area/garden then it's not the end of the world to get non-local ecotypes, but if you can find wild plants to get seed from that would be ideal.
My friend when you say hot how hot is it? Inland Empire area southern California it's been 102 plus. When you wear your sunglasses can you see snakes as easy without sunglasses on? Thank you...
It's been near or at 100 quite a bit this June in the southeast. I guess the only good thing is the humidity has been somewhat low because of a lack of rain. Also not very likely to see snakes out when it's that hot.
Unfortunately, the reason most of our parks are closed canopy forests for the same reasons you're constantly filming in the shade. It's hot and it's hard to get traffic to a place that has very little trees. Just being honest.
Here are email addresses for all the board members I could find online. Chris.Blankenship@dcnr.alabama.gov
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heather.howell@aamu.edu
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jvalentine@disl.edu
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rick.oates@forestry.alabama.gov
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bkeener@uwa.edu
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mcclinto@uab.edu
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jparnell@alfafarmers.org
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jack.darnall@1lemoine.com
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spowers@disl.edu
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jcharperiii@gmail.com
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salemsaloom@gmail.com
Because of you, I destroyed my monoculture lawn and replaced with native seeds I collected around our county. I will write to them.
That’s seriously awesome!! That’s how you do it! Thanks!!
Dude that's incredible!!!! That makes my heart smile😊 native grasses are so amazingly beautiful it looks so much better than crappy grass mowed all the way down to the dirt not only that but it attracts Birds it gives Wildlife food and shelter and it's absolutely magnificent to look at. Pat yourself on the back man seriously your yard is going to be a beautiful habitat! I wish more would follow in your step!!!😊
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That’s one more spot for natives to thrive! Thank you
As a Madison resident, I’m just seeing booming growth and construction wrecking our amazingly diverse native Alabama plant ecosystem. Non-natives and invasives still sell like hotcakes at big box stores and nurseries, further contributing to the problem. I wrote to Forever Wild in support of your nomination and will support anyway I can!
Thanks to you I'm turning my 25 acres of property from an abandoned overgrown cut over to a native habitat wildlife sanctuary. I'll write to them ❤
Awesome
Look forward to your update 🫡
Love the long form content, keep up the hard work man
I come FOR the rambling thru the plant, keep it up
Ok good we’re just gonna ramble from now on!
Awesome to hear this place has a chance to be saved!
This is the area where most of my family lives. I'll send this to them.
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I'll have you know I don't send emails, BUT I DID FOR YOU ;) Your enthusiasm is contagious. I really hope you do a follow up and are able to tell us that all of this property was saved. Take care and thank you for ALL your hard work to preserve our Mother Earth!! You are greatly appreciated!!!
I did the same and the city threatened me with $2000 in fines if i didn't cut the grass and bushes.
@@Dracobear13 There may be something that can help on this site. www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/Rare_Plants/conservation/lawsandregulations.shtml#:~:text=It%20is%20prohibited%20to%20remove,including%20state%20criminal%20trespass%20law.
Thank you!!
@@NativeHabitatProject You're welcome :)
Your long form content is great no worries man
In Texas trying to do the same. So frustrating.
Made it to 11:10👍🏼… America 🇺🇸 needs more People like you 🫡 Please Share !
Good on you for fighting the good fight. But I have to say, the way we have to fight and scrap just to protect these places that should already be protected is shameful. We shouldn't have to do this. All of the land should be protected and managed in a way that respects the land itself foremost. Instead we've divided this country up piecemeal and given it to wealthy opportunists. We live in a settler society with a settler system, and it's all run under a settler mindset. What's "worth saving" is entirely decided by whoever has the money to throw at it. Just shameful.
You know, recently there was a 900 acre Coosa prairie remnant in Etowah County that the Nature Conservancy just entirely failed to act on before it was slated to be sold to developers. They just sat on their hands and waited to lose it. One of the best Coosa prairie remnants in Alabama, and they just lost it to developers. I have not heard good things about the Nature Conservancy in Alabama, but besides whatever issues they have on their own, I think it's more fundamentally an issue with the way we have to handle conservation through the currently imposed framework of land ownership that exists. I get it, there's not much else we can do at the moment in places like Alabama, but still, it's shameful that we have to do it this way. We can only ever save measly parcels of the whole; while we fight for hundreds of acres, developers and timber companies destroy tens of thousands in the name of profit. It shouldn't be like this. Conservation should be the default, not the exception.
Sorry for that wall of text, but I felt like I needed to get that out. And just to make sure it's clear, I'm not mad at you or Forever Wild or whoever. I'm angry at this system. You've seen firsthand the wanton destruction it perpetuates. I've seen it too, and it ticks me off.
Hey Kyle! Some community organizing advice, if you're open to it - I think it'd be helpful to drop the link to the nomination form in the description along with the hard ask and all of the land info. This will reduce the amount of steps it takes for someone to watch this video and complete the nomination process, which should increase the amount of people who actually follow through to the end of the ask. It also allows quick and convenient access to all info needed at any point in the video. So no matter where someone is in the content when they feel compelled to take action, they have everything they need to strike while the iron's hot. Thanks so much for this content and everything you're doing!
Righteous. I'd love to see Joey from Crime Pays on your show..
Would be a great collaboration!
According to one of Joey's video, he and Kyle are friends, so the idea isn't out of this world. Joey and Kyle are both super busy and very far away from each other though, so who knows when they'd ever get a chance.
Enjoyed your presentation in crossville tn today. Changed my perspective of how i view property. Thank you
I'll set a reminder to contact Forever Wild. Thanks for making this video.
Thank you for your long form content bud. I feel the same way when I walk into my little property, there's always a plant or bug to be distracted by... I appreciated getting to hear your thought process in action!!
I live near Buffalo, NY and have never been to Alabama but I love your content and learning about a type of ecosystem we don't have around here. I will be contacting Forever Wild to try and save this amazing piece of land!
This video is great! Try not to apologize for your passion that will help keep this planet beautiful and amazing!
Thank you!! I get stuck in my ways but I’m determined to start making some longer content!
Beautiful place.. 😊 thanks for sharing your work
4:29 I love these kinds of interactions with wildlife 😂
You had me at cumberland plateau…
I love the long form content! I'm from Oregon and we have very different plant ecology, but your content is very inspirational and educational. Keep up the great work, you're making a hugs difference!
What's the Forever Wild contact info?
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Love long form. More please.
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Alabama is lucky to have you!
THE ADHD long form content is what we need.
You're doing fine with the longform content. 😂 Easy to listen to
Love to see more long form content from you!! Even if you get distracted by ADD 🤣
Lots of Flowers, but few 🦋🦋🦋
The heat of the midday sun can cook small insects. They are probably hiding until it cools off.
@@Red-TempestI've been at this for decades. The butterfly population is way down. Even the hummingbirds are down this year.
@@katiekane5247 It's a tough world for the creatures! We need places they can go. We - I mean they. We oughta think of them more. Thanks for looking out for them.
@katiekane5247 Oh, I'm not denying that. I was just giving the first explanation I could think of. The hummingbirds are probably suffering because people let their cats sit on the porch and kill them all day. Cause it's "nature" (your pet cat killing a wild animal is not nature ma'am).
@@Red-Tempest. My formerly feral cat is now an indoor cat. You can’t generalize.
Can't watch the video right now :( Is there anything we can do to help make this happen?
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Nominated! ❤
Need 10,00 screen shots at, 7:33😂😂😂😂😂
Nooo😂😂
Have you found any Aletris farinosa on any of your sites you've visted? I know they tend to prefer more acidic, well drained soil types but I'm curious if they show up in these limestone or dolomite prairies?
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Happy to see long form from you! Question for you: if I don't have a way to get local ecotypes, is it still good to but seeds or starts from somewhere like Prairie Moon Nursery?
If you're just growing them in a small area/garden then it's not the end of the world to get non-local ecotypes, but if you can find wild plants to get seed from that would be ideal.
Can you 'thin' the cedar or will it have to all burn?
I was thinking that, too. I would sure love to have some nice cedar lumber.
My friend when you say hot how hot is it?
Inland Empire area southern California it's been 102 plus.
When you wear your sunglasses can you see snakes as easy without sunglasses on?
Thank you...
It's been near or at 100 quite a bit this June in the southeast. I guess the only good thing is the humidity has been somewhat low because of a lack of rain. Also not very likely to see snakes out when it's that hot.
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6:32 I'm sure that checks out.
You need to expand your reach beyond TH-cam. You should be on all platforms for maximum impact.
The "cedars" you refer to fall closer to pine. There are no true cedars in N. America.
Unfortunately, the reason most of our parks are closed canopy forests for the same reasons you're constantly filming in the shade. It's hot and it's hard to get traffic to a place that has very little trees. Just being honest.