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https://buff.ly/DLExOE9 general

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Journal of Ecology original 4 reposts · 10 likes 8 Apr 11:00

🔥Boreal fungi recover very differently after fire vs. clear-cutting. Fires leave long-lasting deadwood that supports rich and red-listed species; clear-cuts do not. High deadwood + structural complexity are key, but old-growth remains irreplaceable 👉️ buff.ly/DLExOE9

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Montezuma County apple enthusiasts help rediscover lost apple variety general

After gaining popularity in the U.S. West, the Walbridge apple had all but disappeared in the past century – until last fall. Since 2015, researchers have been trying to locate the remaining Walbridge...

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Madrona Murphy original 2 reposts · 11 likes 8 Apr 01:59

One of the things I get to do is work with the Historic Fruit Tree Working Group of North America and help put names to mystery heritage apples. This is not one of the varieties planted in the islands but its rediscovery is an inspiration to visit more orchards and take care of all the old trees!

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Society for the Study of Evolution general

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Gina Baucom original 3 reposts · 5 likes 8 Apr 12:31

What are the guidelines for AI use in scientific publishing? I talked with @judithmank.bsky.social, Head Editor of Evolution Letters, about how journals are navigating LLMs in a new episode of The Evolution Exchange. Short, practical, and very timely: www.evolutionsociety.org/the-evolutio...

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Home | International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) 2026 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations general

The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). The Year will spotlight the essential roles women play across agrifo...

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations original 2 reposts · 5 likes 8 Apr 09:37

Despite their essential role in agrifood systems, women farmers face unequal access to resources. Securing women’s land rights strengthens agrifood systems and rural development, and helps communities to thrive. 🔗 https://www.fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en #YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026

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Lee White: Befriending Chimpanzees, Saving Forests, Surviving a Coup - The Nature Recovery Podcast general

In this episode of the Nature Recovery Podcast, Stephen Thomas speaks with Lee White about a remarkable life working across science, conservation, and government in central Africa. Lee reflects on growing up in Uganda, studying rainforest ecosyste...

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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery original 2 reposts · 3 likes 8 Apr 11:17

🎧 From growing up with a chimpanzee in Uganda to negotiating at global climate COPs, Lee White's story is extraordinary. 🐒 This episode explores what it really takes to protect nature at scale. www.buzzsprout.com/2135393/epis... @ecioxford.bsky.social @leewhitecbe.bsky.social

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Papaya Ringspot Virus — hgpennington art general

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@hgpennington original 0 reposts · 9 likes 8 Apr 11:00

In 2022 I painted papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) symptoms. www.hgpenningtonart.... I really love this picture - ringspot viruses are very pretty

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Planting trees to remove carbon can harm the environment – or protect it: study highlights trade-offs general

Carbon removal strategies may conflict with biodiversity conservation, but careful choices could bring benefits.

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Andy McKay original 1 reposts · 6 likes 8 Apr 01:56

Maybe we're too sheltered here in AoNZ but these studies seem to be asking the most basic of questions? Yes you can do carbon removal and have biodiversity gains at the same time. No you shouldn't destroy threatened ecosystems to plant trees for carbon. theconversation.com/planting-tre...

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‘Vegan leather’ isn’t as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim general

Many alternatives to animal leather – even the ones made with plants – are plastic‑based composites with short lifespans.

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Andy McKay original 0 reposts · 7 likes 8 Apr 06:59

"Most vegan leathers consist of polyurethane (PU) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coatings bonded to fabric backings. As the coating breaks down, it sheds microplastics into the environment." theconversation.com/vegan-leathe...

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Why is Flower Color Important Ecologically? With Stacey Smith general

Podcast Episode · Science Fare · April 6 · 4m

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Stacey D. Smith original 1 reposts · 3 likes 8 Apr 04:23

My friend and fellow scientist with a fantastic radio voice has this great podcast called Science Faire. Here I talk *much* too fast about flower color and plant pigments: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s.... But go check out the other cool episodes! lucybethpohl.wixsite.com/sciencefare-...

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Character study general

Illustrations by F. Curtis Lubbe from the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Belowground organs come in such a wide range of shapes and sizes — even among roots a…

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Jitka Klimesova original 1 reposts · 2 likes 8 Apr 07:05

New on the Belowground blog: Character study (plants are peaceful characters and this is what we need now...) plantlifebelowground.wordpress.com/2026/04/08/c...

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BioMonWeek 2026 general

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GBIF original 0 reposts · 3 likes 8 Apr 09:00

Why #BioMonWeek26? Biodiversity monitoring in Europe connects the community to collaborate and drive impact. #BioMonWeek offers a space to exchange ideas and align on key challenges. ℹ️ www.biomonweek.eu @biodiversa.eu #AllianceForNature @bioagora.eu GBIF MARCO-BOLO project

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Webinar on the EPPO Plant Health Fellowship general

EPPO

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EPPO original 1 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 10:52

📢 DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE EPPO JENS-GEORG UNGER FELLOWSHIP WEBINAR. 📅 On 17th April, 11am CET, join us for a webinar to find out about the fellowship and hear experiences of past and current fellows. ➡️ Read more: www.eppo.int/MEETINGS/202... ➡️ Register: eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/r...

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Comment la téosinte est devenue une "mauvaise herbe" en Europe grâce à des échanges génétiques avec le maïs cultivé general

Les téosintes sont des graminées endémiques du Mexique appartenant à la même espèce que le maïs cultivé.

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Yann Duroc original 0 reposts · 2 likes 8 Apr 10:11

ce n'est pas spécifique aux variétés issues de biotechnologies une exemple parmi d'autres www.insb.cnrs.fr/fr/cnrsinfo/...

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Boglands: The Hidden World of Earth's Most Extraordinary Ecosystems (Hardback) general

Waterstones

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Dr. Merritt Rae Turetsky original 0 reposts · 2 likes 8 Apr 01:28

Yes this is what I spend a lot of time trying to understand in my science. They are wonderful ecosystems. You might be interested in this. www.waterstones.com/book/bogland...

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https://buff.ly/dzp4uyT general

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Methods in Ecology and Evolution original 0 reposts · 2 likes 8 Apr 12:02

📖Published📖 In this study, authors show how camera-traps can be used to infer patterns of both activity and habitat use by deconfounding these effects 📸🌍🧪 Read more here👇

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https://media.tenor.com/ClBLu9DSvYIAAAAC/nothing-just-hanging-around-me-ha-nothing.gif?hh=200&ww=200 general

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Andy McKay original 0 reposts · 2 likes 8 Apr 07:02

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https://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/ginger_scones general

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Jenny TP original 0 reposts · 2 likes 8 Apr 08:39

This one? www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/ging...

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https://media.tenor.com/tHPgCYeqPHgAAAAC/high-five-group-high-five.gif?hh=270&ww=480 general

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Markus Eichhorn original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 10:35

When the rest of the group celebrates a co-authored paper.

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https://media.tenor.com/AiW_smWGJRQAAAAC/dog-unbothered.gif?hh=498&ww=410 general

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Sarah Whorley, Ph.D. original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 11:13

Yeah, we cool

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Dynamic Vegetation Modeling and Observations Conference | AIMES general

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New Phytologist original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 13:01

We're pleased to sponsor the 4th Annual Dynamic Vegetation Modeling and Observations Conference: aimesproject.org/dvmoc/

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Summary. - International Conference on Photosynthesis Research: ICPR2026 general

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Association of Applied Biologists quote 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 09:40

Thinking of joining us for Photosynthesis 2026? Don't miss your chance to present (and save some $$!) 🚨 Only two days left to register at the early-bird rate and get your abstracts in for talks! Register now 👉 photosynthesis2026.com #plantscience #photosynthesis

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Sustainable use of wild species in a changing world | CIFOR-ICRAF general

The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) harnesses the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time – biodiversity loss, climate change, food security, livelihoods and inequity. CIFOR and ICRAF are CGIAR Research Centers.

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CIFOR-ICRAF original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 09:13

Wild species sustain millions of lives, but how do we ensure their use is truly sustainable? Join us on 14 April 2026 (13:00–14:00 BST) for a global conversation on balancing livelihoods, biodiversity and health. Register here:🔗 https://bit.ly/40v3gIx #SustainableUse #SUTPP #TreesPeoplePlanet

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The Invasive Species Message That's Missing Its Audience general

Tell gardeners not to plant alien species and they shrug. Give them practical advice about problem plants and they listen.

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Botany One original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 09:02

The Invasive Species Message That's Missing Its Audience www.botany.one/the-invasive... Tell gardeners not to plant alien species and they shrug. Give them practical advice about problem plants and they listen. #Botany #PlantScience

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Clues by Sam general ✎

A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who is a criminal!

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 05:34

I solved the daily #CluesBySam, Apr 8th 2026 (Medium), in 05:09 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩 cluesbysam.com

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Seminar: The Pace of Life for Trees Across Latitudinal Gradients in a Changing World general

Lalasia Bialic-Murphy (WSL)

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WSL-Eawag Biodiversity Center original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 07:42

⌛🌳 In today's seminar (11 CEST), Lalasia Bialic-Murphy will present findings from an international collaboration investigating the demographic functional diversity of forests across biogeographic gradients. The seminar is hybrid, and everyone is welcome! biodiversitycenter.wsl.ch/en/events/de...

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Gridgames general ✎

Spiele GridWords und über 50 weitere Spiele auf gridgames.app

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Andreas Schiermeyer original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 04:45

GridWords (8. April 2026) 4/6 in 0:53 🔥4 ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ 🟨⬜⬜⬜🟩 ⬜🟨🟨🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 gridgames.app/gridwords/

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Tightrope, a Daily Trivia Game | Britannica general ✎

A daily trivia game with 9 interesting questions. If you get three wrong…you lose. Question categories include science, arts, history, animals and math.

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 05:08

Tightrope, a daily trivia game | Britannica Apr. 8, 2026 T I G H T R O P E ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 💔 🎉 My Score: 2030 www.britannica.com/quiz/tightrope

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🎯MapTap Daily Geography Game general ✎

Play MapTap - the daily geography game! Find 5 world locations on a 3D globe with historical stories. Free browser-based daily game for geography lovers.

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 05:02

www.maptap.gg April 8 93🏆 92🏆 92🏆 98🔥 89🎉 Final score: 930

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Quintalist - Daily Ranking Challenge general ✎

Correctly answer the Daily Question in 5 tries or fewer. Select 5 choices and click Submit. Play each day!

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 05:06

Quintalist #601 3/5 Harry Potter 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣⬜⬜ 2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣⬜⬜ ⬜3️⃣3️⃣⬜⬜ 4️⃣⬜4️⃣⬜⬜ 5️⃣5️⃣5️⃣⬜⬜ Streak: 47 quintalist.com #quintalist

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Get word wise with Wordercise! general ✎

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 1 likes 8 Apr 05:05

wordercise.com #2026-04-08 ❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️🤍🤍🤍🤍 ❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤍 ❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍 🔥 19-day streak | ✅ 106 words solved All words solved — some more dramatically than others! 🎭 #wordercise #20260408

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Silly Little Codes – Play Fun Online Rebus Puzzles general ✎

Test your brain with funny and clever rebus puzzles!

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 05:11

Silly Little Codes Puzzle #378 0️⃣0️⃣:0️⃣0️⃣:4️⃣4️⃣💡 www.playsillylittlegames.com/codes

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Spotlight on France general

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Spotlight on France

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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 12:54

Spotlight on France's Living Labs Join IUFRO's Task Force on Living Labs this April to explore how Living Labs are shaping forest innovation and climate adaptation in France. 📅 14 April 2006 ⏰ 08:00 EST | 12:00 UTC ➡️ ulaval.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Bracket City - The Atlantic general ✎

Solve nested clues to reveal a satisfying fact about this day in history. Climb the ranks from tourist to kingmaker (or beyond?).

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 05:37

[Bracket City] April 8, 2026 www.theatlantic.com/games/bracke... Rank: 👮 (Chief of Police) ❌ Wrong guesses: 2 👀 Peeks: 3 🛟 Answers Revealed: 1 Total Score: 66.0 🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜

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Thirdle - Daily Word Game general ✎

Thirdle is a fun daily crossword game. Can you solve todays puzzle?

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 05:17

#thirdle #thirdle1463 🏆 3 / 6 🔥 streak 28 🟧⬛ 🟪⬛ 🟩⬛ 🟩🟩 🟩⬛ 🟧⬛ 🟩🟩 🟩🟩 🟩🟩 thirdle.org

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Information Services for Seed Professionals - Connecting global seed experts with the latest updates, essential resources, and profession... general

Information Services for Seed Professionals - Connecting global seed experts with the latest updates, essential resources, and professional tools to support smarter, more sustainable seed solutions.

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Wheat Initiative original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 11:22

This may be an interesting read for some of you! www.seedquest.com/news.php?typ...

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How to Save the Amazon general

Dom Phillips' unfinished story — now completed as a powerful call to protect the Amazon.

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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery quote 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 12:10

This looks like it will be a fascinating event, full of interesting talks, short films, photography, music and mini-exhibits. See you there! oumnh.ox.ac.uk/event/how-to...

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DOC’s bird flu vaccine trial a success general

An internationally significant research trial carried out by DOC shows vaccination can safely be used to protect some of our most threatened birds from virulent bird flu, should it arrive here.

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Have you seen this Grant? www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-r...

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Word Grid | Daily Word Guessing Game general ✎

Word Grid challenges players to fill in a grid by guessing words that match the row and column categories. Each square is assigned a rarity score. How low can you push your rarity score as you play?

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 10:09

Word Grid #677 🟪🟪🟦 🟦🟪🟦 🟦🟪🟦 Rarity: 6.31 wordgrid.clevergoat.com?ref=shared 🐐 Quick and dirty

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https://globalplantcouncil.org/key-survival-strategy-for-soybeans-during-heat-and-drought-identify general

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The Global Plant Council original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 11:05

Key survival strategy for soybeans during heat and drought identify Study reveals that soybeans use a natural targeted cooling mechanism to protect reproduction under tough weather conditions. buff.ly/dD2Or89 via Mizzou #PlantScience

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https://buff.ly/u6k5L3Y general

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Journal of Applied Ecology original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 10:00

📖 New paper! Parallel responses of gross nitrogen mineralization rate and related functional gene abundance along subalpine secondary succession🌳 ⛰️ 🌲 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/u6k5L3Y

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Rankle – a daily ranking puzzle game general ✎

Rank 6 things in 4 guesses. There

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Elena Maestri original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 05:09

Rankle #449 2/4 “Land lords” 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 🟩 ⬜️ 🟩 ⬜️ 🟩 🟩 🟩 www.rankle.app

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On The Incompetence of The Escalation general

YouTube

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European treeguide Bomengids.nl featuring: Zwarte_den | Austrian_pine | Krim-Kiefer | Pin_noir | Pinus_nigra | Pinus_nigra general

Tree species of Europe

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eu treeguide original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 08:17

Test your #botany #tree #forest #gardening knowledge. Do you recognize the tree? (grows in Europe) Click the link to find out if you were right! https://www.bomengids.nl/l/sp/115.html posted by #bomengidsnlbot

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Iufroacacia2026 general

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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO original 0 reposts · 0 likes 8 Apr 09:16

❓Are you working or interested in Acacia? ❗️Then this is the conference for you 🌳Sustaining Acacia Plantations in a Dynamic Changing World 🗓️5-8 October 2026 📍Hanoi, Vietnam Abstract submission and registration are open now! 🔗 iufroacacia2026.com #acacia #plantations #ForestScience #Fore...