#AlderTree

[environmentindia]

Revolutionising Himalayan Agriculture: The Magic of Nepalese-Alder Forests

Imagine a world where forests aren't just pretty backdrops, but vital life-giving forces. A recent study from Jawaharlal Nehru University has revealed a fascinating secret: the type of forest can significantly impact the health of nearby farmland. Researchers found that broadleaf forests, with their wider leaves, are more beneficial to soil health than coniferous forests. These forests promote the growth of beneficial microbes, increase organic matter content, and release essential nutrients, leading to healthier and more productive farms.

The research, led by Shankar and Garkoti (2024), published in journal Science of The Total Environment, highlights the pivotal role of Nepalese-alder (Alnus nepalensis) forests in enhancing soil quality and nutrient availability. This remarkable improvement is largely attributed to the alder’s nitrogen-fixing capabilities and higher microbial biomass, which contribute to better soil structure, increased organic matter, and enhanced microbial activity. These findings underscore the critical role of forest vegetation in maintaining soil health and productivity in agroecosystems, highlighting the need for strategic forest management practices.

The findings indicate that integrating alder forests into agricultural practices could be a sustainable strategy to maintain long-term soil health and productivity in the region. So, how can we harness this forest power? The answer lies in integrating trees into our agricultural practices. Agroforestry, alley cropping, contour planting, and intercropping are just a few techniques that can bring forests and farms together in a harmonious partnership. Here are some practical steps for farmers:

But the benefits don't stop there. Restoring degraded lands with oak and alder trees can revitalize entire ecosystems. These trees provide habitat for countless species, help prevent soil erosion, and even play a role in combating climate change. Oak forests, known for their rich biodiversity, can help restore native plant and animal species, creating a more balanced and resilient ecosystem. Alder trees, with their ability to improve soil quality, can play a crucial role in stabilising soil, preventing erosion, and enhancing water retention. Additionally, these trees can contribute to carbon sequestration, mitigating climate change by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. By incorporating these species into restoration efforts, project initiators can create more sustainable and resilient landscapes. For policymakers, the message is clear: investing in forest conservation and restoration is not just about protecting nature; it's about ensuring a sustainable future for our communities and our planet. By promoting the conservation and restoration of nitrogen-fixing forests like Nepalese-alder, they can enhance soil fertility, boost agricultural productivity, and support long-term ecological balance in the region. This approach aligns with broader environmental goals, including biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. Furthermore, policymakers can develop educational programmes to raise awareness among farmers and local communities about the benefits of sustainable land use practices. Implementing incentive programmes for farmers and landowners who adopt sustainable practices can encourage wider adoption. By promoting nitrogen-fixing forests and supporting sustainable land use practices, we can create a healthier, more prosperous India.

By leveraging these findings, policymakers can develop and implement strategies that promote sustainable land use practices, enhance agricultural productivity, and support ecological restoration. The focus on planting oak and alder trees in restoration projects can lead to more resilient and sustainable landscapes in the Indian Himalayan Region. This integrated approach aligns with the goals of biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for the region. So, let's embrace the power of trees and unlock the hidden potential of our forests. Together, we can create a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Source 👉Shankar, A., & Garkoti, S. C. (2024). Influence of forest types on soil physicochemical and biological characteristics of associated agroecosystems in the central Himalaya. Science of The Total Environment, 906, 167731.

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[akashyadavgrowth]

[twopercentboy]

aldertree fucking kill yourself, the love of my life Raphael Santiago never did ANYTHING WRONG ‼️

[honeyheart]

I wish we had a little bit of lore for every shadowhunter family.

[itachi86]

holy there are a lot of silent brothers

[ghostbustermelanieking]

i'm only up to city of glass, but simon's arc has really made me wonder: what would simon have said to becoming a shadowhunter if he'd been given the offer with all his memories intact? (i mean, obviously barring the fact that losing his vampirism went hand in hand with his amnesia) i feel like he'd want the opportunity to stay close to isabelle and clary, but also... considering how harshly he's treated in those early months, and how often he feels like an afterthought to everyone up until that final book... thinking about how he calls the shadowhunters a cult in coa before he's Turned... i just wonder what his answer would have been if he'd been like cohf-edom-era simon when he got that offer

[buffyspeak]

“the clave would declare you unfit you unfit for duty, you’d be deruned” ... so if a shadowhunter struggles with severe mental health issues that the silent brothers can’t??? somehow cure?? they get not only declared unfit for duty but deruned? a painful process that? is otherwise used as a punishment for severe crimes?? and that leaves them defenseless against demons that will track and find and kill them because they still have angel blood?? (also as far as i am aware shadowhunters who are deruned are typically not allowed back in institutes so they also get kicked out of their homes!)

[indra-saroj]

Descriptions: Unveil the ecological importance of the Alder tree, a key species of waterways and riverside ecosystems.

Links: https://growbilliontrees.com/blogs/tree-stories/alder-tree-the-tree-of-waterways-and-riverside

Hashtags: #AlderTree #Waterways #RiversideEcosystems #EcologicalImportance

Keywords: Alder tree, waterways, riverside ecosystems, ecological importance

[hitchell-mope]

You manipulative little bastard.

[akashyadavgrowth]

[paracosm-draw]

I read this first thing in the morning and I was invested.

It went for a cute little domestic time with the most adorable baby Max to angst in no time, I was not prepared !

But the angst was so good and seeing Alec in protector mode made me feel feelings

Nobody's touching the Lightwood-Bane family, I tell you.

Thank you so much for this beautiful present that I will cherish with all my heart ❤️🎄

Have a Merry Christmas too 🌟

Merry Christmas, @cam-ryt!

I hope you have a wonderful time over the holidays.

*****

Not On My Watch

Alec sighed as he sipped on his fourth coffee and it wasn’t even lunchtime yet. He downed the lukewarm liquid as his eyes ran over the files open on his desk. Alec worked for one of the biggest law firms in New York, and was one of their top lawyers, having never lost a case. As he was going over the files again, he grabbed a highlighter and started marking important sections. His client had been accused of something, they had clearly not done as there were multiple witness statements along with pictures and security footage that placed the man in another part of town when the crime was committed. Alec usually dealt with more serious cases and had been the reason a lot of criminals were now behind bars, but this man was a friend of Alec’s boss and the man put Alec on the case as a favour to his friend. Alec didn’t necessarily mind, he’d still do his best for the man, he just couldn’t quite figure out why no one was believing the evidence that they obviously had the wrong guy.

A small smile crossed Alec’s face when his phone pinged on the desk next to him and he saw his husband’s name. Alec had been married for seven years, and he always felt butterflies in his stomach when he saw or heard from his husband. Alec picked up his phone to look at the message and his heart beat happily in his chest. Magnus had sent a picture of their son covered in glitter.

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[alexanderlightweight]

Hi, happy wendsday 🩵

Can we get some more rotted to the core? Please and thank you!

How has everyone been doing? I hope everyones good!

hi! thank you for the well-wishes!!! it's actually been a really shitty week for everyone BUT we're still moving forward! And flowers are blooming and doves are remaking their nests despite all the shit in the world and Malec is still being written so it's all fine.

probably.

i hope you enjoy and are having a good week, because if we're not having a good one then I sure as fuck hope that at least other people are. and if you're also struggling then hopefully overprotective!Magnus will help and Alec going 'oh maybe I need to work on my communication skills'.

<3 lumine

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rotted at the core

Personally, Magnus thinks he’s doing a rather marvelous job of not letting Alexander see just how rattled he is as he portals them to the loft.

It’s the nonchalance of it all that takes Magnus aback.

As if this were something as simple as someone switching out sugar for salt in a drink, a tasteless but harmless prank.

Instead it's poison.

Someone tried to kill Alexander — just one of many attempts that apparently Magnus hasn't been privy to — and Alexander... he acts as though it is routine.

He didn’t try to hide it, didn’t act as though it were some secret, it’s almost as if he thought Magnus knew. That Magnus was already aware of a threat and let its existence continue.

“How long has this been happening?” Magnus is proud of the way his voice is calm, collected even as he flicks his fingers.  The magic he activates will be invisible, but he knows that Alexander is so closely adapted to the loft that he’ll notice soon enough.  Ice clinks against glass as summons it without breaking his stride to the drink cart, pouring himself several fingers of whiskey and draining it before refilling.

“Since Aldertree and my demotion.  It stopped for a little while when I got my position back but restarted as soon as Valentine died.  It hasn’t stopped since.” Alexander hasn’t moved and is watching him carefully, cautiously as if he’s suddenly wary of Magnus’ reaction.

Magnus scoffs into his drink.

As if now is the time to withhold information.

“Magnus—”

“Darling, I will stop you right there.  If you think for a second we’re continuing our night out, or that you’re going back to the Institute before we thoroughly discuss this.  Then I’m afraid you’re in for a rather rude awakening.” Magnus sets the now empty glass down, feeling as though the sharp, biting taste of the alcohol has finally woken him up.

“I’ve sealed off the loft, Alexander. The next time you leave here, it will be completely enshrouded and guarded by my protection, are we clear?”

—

Alec feels... well he’s not really sure what he feels.

It’s like finding a full moon on what you thought was a moonless night.  A sliver of light turning into a pool of comfort and creating overlapping shadows to wait in.

“I thought you knew.” He says it gently but by the stiffening of Magnus’ shoulders, he’s not delicate enough. “Magnus, I didn’t hide it on purpose.” 

That much is important for his love to know.  

For Magnus to understand that Alec would have never kept such a thing hidden, though he feels a bit of guilt at the realization that of course Magnus would have never kept quiet if he’d known. Alec supposes he should have known better, but also it was a confusing time and he’s still trying to catch his breath after the events of only half a year. He’d thought Magnus was letting him handle it on his own, considering it was shadowhunter politics and Magnus had certainly been pulled into more than enough of those recently.

It’s easy to cross the room and wrap his arms around Magnus.  He’s stiff at first, unyielding to Alec’s affection even as Alec nuzzles into his neck and presses gentle kisses to the skin of his jaw. 

“I’m safe enough. My room hasn’t been breached since Aldertree left. I haven’t given the new sequence of locking runes to anyone either.”  

It’s a mistake.

Alec knows it’s a mistake to say as soon as the words pass his lips.  

Magnus is normally hot, warm to such a degree that even asleep Alec finds himself drawn to the heat he constantly exudes.

It’s nearly sweltering now, the invisible fire of wrath that coats Magnus like a cloak and threatens to blister Alec’s skin.

Except it doesn’t.

It won’t hurt him no matter how angry Magnus is and it’s proven when he turns, clothes sparking small embers and the way his hands — fiery hot but not burning — cup Alec face.

“Alexander—” Magnus breathes out his name like Alec is his oxygen and Alec feels the weight of Magnus’ anger — barely contained — in the heavy, possessive caress of his name whispered on a wisp of smoke.  Twin moons of unglamoured molten gold captivate him, just the same as the first time he saw them, “I suggest you distract me. Before I lose what little control on my temper I have left.”

It’s a joy to kiss Magnus, no matter the situation and Alec can’t help but learn forward, eagerly surrendering to the heat of Magnus’ mouth and the scorching claim of his lips.

—

Magnus: .... you need a lesson in self-worth and preservation. again.

Alec: can’t it just be a lesson on how much i mean to you? That would be more effective i feel like 

Magnus: no. it’s going to be both. For my own sanity and your continued existence as a HOTI rather than just my partner.

Alec: okay but please remember you cannot put magical traps in my Institute. 

Magnus: no but i can booby trap you — opens dimensional space with all of his protective enchantments and artifacts and rituals— shall we get started?

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Also Magnus: alexander if you don’t distract me i’m going to start another war after the last one barely finished.

Alec already puckered up ready for smooches: .... was this not the planned outcome?

Magnus: i was going to start with a conversation but i’m too pissed off. Fucking you should even me back out

Alec who is just relieved to delay the conversation: okay sometimes mistakes lead good places

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alec really did think he told Magnus okay, but like there was a lot going on during that time and he also could have said it offhandedly enough that Magnus didn't realize he was being serious/actually commenting on something that happened etc. it's a small miscommunication that turned out bigger than expected (Alec really later looking back and going 'oh... yeah it checks out that he didn't know before now. his response now makes sense actually'.

Magnus: ... if Alec is going to be unreachable in his room then he should just be unreachable in my room. except later, because right now i'll destroy anything I touch that isn't Alexander.

Alec: ... uh huh. yup. destroys anything that isn't me. wow this is hot and i'm not talking about temperature.

[itachi86]

of course it's aldertree