Karl Franz Heller. Police Chief ( An Garda Siochana ) Rtd., on LinkedIn: #littleblueheroes #gardacollege (2024)

Switzerland launches today a massive wolf cull, aiming to eliminate up to 70% of its current wolf population. This decision goes against decades of efforts to restore nature and wildlife in Europe. In fact, it goes against Switzerland’s own commitment to protect fauna and flora, particularly endangered species, as part of the Bern Convention in 1981.Large predators like wolves are an essential part of their ecosystems. One example, they protect forests by preying on herbivores, keeping population under control. This allows for a richer forests and preserves all the other smaller species depending on such richness.Without wolves, or with a significantly reduced population, ecosystems are less balanced, forests are damaged and biodiversity is lost, not to mention the impact on climate. There is little scientific evidence that wolf culls help stabilising the population, and such drastic measure threatens the entire Western-Central Alps wolf population. This is an issue that goes well beyond the Swiss territory.Switzerland is often taken as example of direct democracy. This decision to eliminate entire packs is taken without public consultation. An open letter signed by 158 environmental and animal protection organisations from 37 countries was sent to Federal Counsellor Albert Rösti, with little results as far as we can see today.Living alongside wolves and other large predators is not easy, but it is certainly not impossible. Livestock predation can be avoided with fences and guardian dogs. There are communities around Europe and world coexisting with large predators, let’s learn from them. Wildlife is a resource, for nature, society and the economy.At the same time, people cannot be left alone in the adaptation to the return of large predators. Institutions play a key role, they are needed as a strong ally in rewilding and it’s social challenges.This is a very dangerous precedent in Europe. Many countries, including Belgium, are having similar discussions around the presence of wildlife. Hopefully, this will remain an isolated case.#Switzerland #wolves #rewilding #naturerestoration

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DYK? - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation’s largest federal outdoor recreation providers, managing nearly 257,000 facilities across 43 states. Visitors to these sites can enjoy recreational activities like fishing, boating, hiking, camping and hunting.Surprisingly, unlike National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service sites, local USACE site managers cannot retain revenue from fees collected onsite. In other words, fees collected at a given site do not necessarily support the operations and maintenance of that site.The Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong Act (LAKES Act) has been introduced in Congress to correct this. The LAKES Act would allow the USACE to retain 80% of recreation fees collected onsite and includes other benefits that should improve access to fishing opportunities and infrastructure like boat ramps and other facilities. Visit our #KeepAmericaFishing Action Alert and tell your Members of Congress to support the LAKES Act today! https://lnkd.in/equkWWKD

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MidwayUSA, an Internet Retailer for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors, is as one of three recipients of the 2021 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. A recipient of the 2009, and 2015 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, MidwayUSA is one of only two organizations to earn the award for a third time since the first award cycle in 1988. I volunteered with Midway staff on the Missouri Excellence Award, the state level Baldridge award. As you might imagine MidwayUSA does many things effectively but what I’ve always found interesting is how they document (thousands) of processes that support serving their customers. In light of recent airline industry issues contributing to flight cancelations, along with food and drug recalls I wonder how many how companies spend the energy to document and continually improve processes impacting their internal and external customers?

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Meet one of our alumni, Bill Smith!👉🏼Career Position:Strategic Marketing Manager for Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC based in Memphis, Tennessee👉🏼Why AGS: None of my family had ever participated in Greek Life so I was really not that familiar with the culture or the process of rush. I was elected as a State FFA Officer and exposed to some guys in the house over the summer.I was honestly clueless about Greek Life but what I recognized at AGS was a bunch of likeminded men that had a passion for agriculture and were driven to be successful professionally. Becoming a member of AGS was like gaining a new family - brothers that held you accountable and supported you when in need.👉🏼Impact of fraternity on personal and professional development: Simply put, it was all about the preparation and connections.The AGS roots run deep in the agriculture industry and I have had the privilege to work with multiple alumni that span multiple generations. I am always amazed to see what alumni I will bump into at a convention, at the end of a turn row or in the media. 👉🏼Favorite fraternity event: Parties at the Cherry Hut with alumni and first ever Hurricane Party are certainly on top of the list but traveling to the Beta Chapter at the University of Missouri for a Husker vs. Mizzou game certainly made me realize that the Principles and Brotherhood of AGS reached was much further than Lincoln, Nebraska.👉🏼How the fraternity impacted him:Even today, I still reference the quote from Abraham Lincoln…”If I prepare, my time will come”. This line was drilled into us a freshman and I still live by these words. We should never stop preparing and learning as this investment will pay off at some point in your life.👉🏼Advice to current fraternity members:Embrace the experience and purposefully invest into the relationships with ALL actives and alumni. #agsunl #alphasig #alumnispotlight #alumni #careerdevelopment #personaldevelopment

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🦁 💯Lions are known for their strength, courage, and majestic presence. They exhibit strong leadership within their pride and are skilled hunters, showcasing both power and agility. 💯Additionally, their social nature emphasizes cooperation and mutual protection among pride members.Lions in a pride often display strong bonds and affection for each other. Social interactions, grooming, and communal activities contribute to a sense of unity and cooperation within the pride, fostering a form of familial love and support.Lions, especially the cubs, engage in playful behavior that helps them develop essential skills for hunting and social interaction. Playful activities include mock fights, chasing, and pouncing, contributing to their physical and cognitive development while 🦁🦁strengthening bonds within the pride.Indeed, lions are strong and powerful animals.💪💪 They possess robust muscles and a strong build, making them formidable predators. Their strength is vital for hunting, as lions rely on overpowering their prey through coordinated group efforts within the pride#lionsinternational#lionstornganimal#lion#leadership#skillsdevelopment .

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What differentiates a company is not simply creating a core values system. It is living up to those core values everyday! I feel so blessed to be part of a company that does just that. Every decision and action we take at GardaWorld is based on our core values of Integrity, Trust, Vigilance, and Respect.https://lnkd.in/gfGUSsPx

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“The chaos and #challenges are the price you pay for the priceless view of your #dreams coming true.”What started as a #curiosity about understanding #financials has blossomed into a #passion for analyzing #properties. This journey has transformed us into investors in South American #realestate. When your curiosity becomes a hobby, then a passion, it becomes a powerful vehicle for financial literacy and eventually lays the foundation for true freedom. The journey from curiosity to mastery is simply awesome, opening doors to new opportunities and a future of endless possibilities. Pursuing this passion has not only expanded our financial horizons but has also been deeply fulfilling, making every step of the journey worthwhile.Enjoyed this?♻️ Repost it to your network and follow for more insights on personal growth and emotional intelligence.follow https://lnkd.in/dhZh4zNt for more.Want to understand how your personal & professional purpose align?Trybe of 10,000+ strong:https://lnkd.in/d8Z_Eitn

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Discover how skippers David Gatt and Barry Reid enhanced fishing operations by upgrading from Rapp Pentagon toScantrolSYM 7.Learn more about their journey and the benefits they're seeing: https://lnkd.in/g-BYsSsd#fishingindustry #marineoperations #technologyupgrade #SYM7 #Scantrol

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