Transforming a Pine Plantation into Wildlife Paradise

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

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  • @StefanoIaniro
    @StefanoIaniro  Місяць тому +8

    Newest release in this series: ua-cam.com/video/Rx5d3MyD_UY/v-deo.html

  • @AlphasysNl
    @AlphasysNl 6 місяців тому +508

    Amazing to see how a little care increases wildlife diversity, basically instantly.

    • @pixelmaster98
      @pixelmaster98 6 місяців тому +68

      while I generally agree with your statement, I think we can safely conclude that describing the care shown in this video as "little" is an understatement :D

    • @critiqueofthegothgf
      @critiqueofthegothgf 5 місяців тому +18

      @@pixelmaster98 little in the sense that he is one person and this isn't a huge community or federal project consisting of a large group of people and planners. it is 'little' and that's okay

    • @ADPax10
      @ADPax10 18 днів тому +2

      @@critiqueofthegothgf Plus, even if he did just a fraction of what he ended up doing, it would still go a good ways to improving diversity and density for the flora, fauna, AND fungi. If we all took care of our property just a little bit better, many other things might just improve, and more than a person may think!

  • @visitinggoat6696
    @visitinggoat6696 6 місяців тому +747

    The birds sitting in your hand must feel magical

    • @roseanneroseannadanna9651
      @roseanneroseannadanna9651 6 місяців тому +15

      A bird sitting and shitting in your hand feels real! 😁😎

    • @AELIIFVLVII
      @AELIIFVLVII 6 місяців тому +6

      Dr. Tenma vibes

    • @LoolaFoos
      @LoolaFoos 6 місяців тому +5

      Stefano is a real life Disney princess ✨

    • @SGPD169L
      @SGPD169L 5 місяців тому +2

      No, Princess Emoji whistled Twitter to death.

    • @Tokito_official1337
      @Tokito_official1337 Місяць тому

      @@roseanneroseannadanna9651lol

  • @stevencanden2911
    @stevencanden2911 6 місяців тому +1201

    Every time Stefano releases a video it feels like Christmas 👏🙏

    • @SlartiMarvinbartfast
      @SlartiMarvinbartfast 6 місяців тому +20

      Nahhh, it's 1000 times better than Christmas. 🙂

    • @samuelhayley3149
      @samuelhayley3149 6 місяців тому +7

      Went to the comments to say the same!

    • @71lizgoeshardt
      @71lizgoeshardt 6 місяців тому +6

      100%

    • @vinagnihotri
      @vinagnihotri 6 місяців тому +5

      absolutely

    • @mjsvitek
      @mjsvitek 6 місяців тому +6

      It's better than Christmas because my bank account doesn't cry

  • @wildwithsoren
    @wildwithsoren 6 місяців тому +301

    As a biologist/ornithologist myself this is by far the best content I could have ever wished for!
    Awesome work Stefano! Can't wait to see everything take shape. 👏🏼

    • @sixtine9856
      @sixtine9856 5 місяців тому +4

      As a student who want to be ornithologist, do you know what I should do ?

    • @wildwithsoren
      @wildwithsoren 5 місяців тому

      @@sixtine9856 There's a few routes you can take. I personally didn't know I wanted to be an ornithologist and just did a regular biology degree in uni. I got really hooked on birds through volunteering (bird banding stations, local conservation organisations, ...) and through that landed a few internships and through one of those internships a job as a full time ornithologist. I would say most importantly get outside, get familiar with your local birds and learn how to ID them (especially their calls and songs). That's a skill highly sought after for environmental assessment studies and monitorings. Lots of people can live off that kind of work as freelance ornithologists for example.
      Otherwise I can only suggest to get on eBird, contact local birders, tag along with them and learn from them.
      Some universities also offer ornithology classes/courses either as a full degree or as part of a biology/environmental science degree.
      That's just my personal experience. Depending where you are from I'm sure there's multiple routes how you could end up as an ornithologist. Hope that helps :)

  • @barbarastellman3764
    @barbarastellman3764 5 місяців тому +42

    At 82, I'm finally beginning to learn and to understand what I couldn't find time for until now. Thank You!

  • @Alyx0.2
    @Alyx0.2 6 місяців тому +227

    Hey, glad you are back. Life is as life goes. Your videos though are a constant source of kind calmness. Thank you.

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  6 місяців тому +33

      Glad you enjoy them, thank you!

  • @DefThrone
    @DefThrone 3 дні тому +1

    I love this channel. This is what TV could be instead of mental pollution with rapid editing and goofy music.

  • @thepaperlulu
    @thepaperlulu 6 місяців тому +59

    The joy I get when you upload is unparalleled. My husband has stage4 cancer and joy can be hard to hold onto, so thank you so much for these videos. 🧡🧡🧡

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  6 місяців тому +14

      So sorry to hear, I’m glad I can brighten your day ❤️

  • @Fancysymbol
    @Fancysymbol 6 місяців тому +78

    This video captures my dream. I work day after day in hopes of saving enough money one day to purchase a meaningfully sized plot and manage it into a sustainable natural oasis. Inspiring to see I'm not alone in this drive

    • @mschmidt62
      @mschmidt62 6 місяців тому +1

      Any size can be meaningful. I have 2/3 of a cedar-infested acre in Washington now, but planting natives and providing water on my postage-stamp patch in Southern California helped a lot of wildlife there.

    • @PotatoChibi-ci4om
      @PotatoChibi-ci4om 2 місяці тому

      Same for me

  • @TheFDDP
    @TheFDDP 3 місяці тому +7

    This channel hits close to home, my dad always had this dream to have a house with some beautiful wild land around it, so my parents bought a house in the middle of a bunch of low effort eucalyptus plantations in Portugal. Over the course of the 15 years I grew up there, I witnessed and helped transform 3 to 4 hectares of basically dead land into a lush native landscape

  • @aeas09
    @aeas09 6 місяців тому +158

    You know watching these videos has really made me care about the environments around me. At some point, I'd like to do something similar to what you are doing. You're an inspiration! Great video, as always.
    Ps: im so glad you're including a flower meadow for pollinators!! It's an amazing idea and also a very healthy one!!

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  6 місяців тому +25

      That's so great to hear, I wish you luck on your future projects. I'm really excited about the meadow, as well

    • @rwild9356
      @rwild9356 5 місяців тому

      If you're ever interested in this sort of thing, r/NativePlantGardening is a great resource

  • @bluebrrypie
    @bluebrrypie 5 місяців тому +46

    The fact you’re doing this makes me cry so much. I often lose faith in humanity but you remind me I’m not alone in caring about animals and wildlife, and you motivate me to push myself to get my dream of owning land and creating a safe space for nature.

  • @aspi53
    @aspi53 6 місяців тому +113

    On some of the pines you will let stand, you should strip the bark in a circle around the trunk. This create standing dead wood which is very important for nesting animals.

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  6 місяців тому +81

      Already did that over the winter! It’ll be in an upcoming episode 🙂

    • @aspi53
      @aspi53 6 місяців тому +21

      @@StefanoIaniro Wonderful :D
      I really enjoy your videos. Great commentary and amazing footage

  • @cranederoc
    @cranederoc 6 місяців тому +113

    It's the kind of series I wished I discovered a few years late so I wouldn't have to wait for the next video ^^ looking forward to future updates

  • @ephemerics
    @ephemerics 4 місяці тому +15

    This world needs 20 million more of you.

    • @it3ly800
      @it3ly800 Місяць тому

      More like this world needs the 20 million we have to be like him.

  • @TheGeewitch
    @TheGeewitch 6 місяців тому +34

    Twoey is right, you're a good human!

  • @duckypam
    @duckypam 6 місяців тому +28

    I can't wait to see what happens next. Thank you for sharing your progress and for making better habitat for flora and fauna

  • @Dryish
    @Dryish 6 місяців тому +42

    As a SustSci graduate and an avid birdwatcher, I love everything that you're doing. You're basically living out my dream, haha. Thanks for the awe-inspiring content as always, Stefano. Cheers from hemiboreal Finland.

  • @Wolfyhaven
    @Wolfyhaven 16 днів тому +2

    the way that twoey just sits on ur hand just warms my heart! 🥰

  • @energyy3737
    @energyy3737 6 місяців тому +37

    He’s back!!!

  • @FlintSanadaa
    @FlintSanadaa 6 місяців тому +365

    I'm literally just rewatch the 1 hour video while thinking 'been a while since new video huh?' and new vid just dropped 😂🙏🏻

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  6 місяців тому +47

      Haha, great timing!!

    • @abctv9507
      @abctv9507 6 місяців тому +10

      ​@@StefanoIaniroplease, try to upload more often.
      From Ethiopia.

    • @fooxfoxminecraft9318
      @fooxfoxminecraft9318 6 місяців тому +4

      Lol, the same thing happened to me!

    • @TheFlameKnightOfHari
      @TheFlameKnightOfHari 6 місяців тому +5

      ​@@StefanoIaniro I really wish if you could make a video in India about its natural wildlife....
      😊 I can assure you you will get quite a nice amount of views😊😊😊 Hari Hari shar 💐💐💐💐

    • @sjk714gamerz
      @sjk714gamerz 6 місяців тому +3

      @@TheFlameKnightOfHari subcontinent have really beautiful wildlife love india from pakistan

  • @CorpusSans
    @CorpusSans 6 місяців тому +11

    No words can express how much happiness I felt just by watching this video.

  • @LV12800
    @LV12800 6 місяців тому +17

    Such a treat to see a new video posted! Stefano's work just thrills me. One of my favorite channels. Brings me so much hope watching him revitalize and regenerate the land for all of mother nature. So heartwarming and inspiring and fills me with so much joy. Bless you Stefano, and bless the work of your hands. ❤❤❤

  • @dianne11ca
    @dianne11ca 6 місяців тому +20

    This is wonderful! I could watch all day. Cannot wait for the next episode! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you are doing on this precious patch of land.

  • @89cw
    @89cw 6 місяців тому +66

    Always the best to wake up and find a Stefano video! Thanks for always giving me something to look forward to, was getting worried we'd seen then end of this channel. Hope you are well!

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  6 місяців тому +7

      Thanks! Everything is going well, hope you’re doing well too!

    • @89cw
      @89cw 5 місяців тому +2

      @@StefanoIaniro Doing very well, thank you! Looking forward to your next update. Be well!

  • @haleyhowell7889
    @haleyhowell7889 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm glad there are people like you who put the forest back and honor nature

  • @wrise8471
    @wrise8471 6 місяців тому +8

    Your videos make me smile! It's amazing what you are doing, and I hope many are inspired to do this too! We need more people to care as much as you do! What a wonderful thing you are doing! I can't wait to see more!

  • @DamonHefner
    @DamonHefner 6 місяців тому +25

    Let’s gooooo! Def was wondering where the best wildlife UA-camr been

  • @kiko7247
    @kiko7247 6 місяців тому +10

    You never fail to amaze me. Your skill to convey in every detail the beauty of Nature is fenomenal.

  • @cliftonwhittaker260
    @cliftonwhittaker260 2 місяці тому +3

    I really look forward to your updates to your wildlife paradise, Stefano.

  • @prashantranjan6022
    @prashantranjan6022 6 місяців тому +41

    Stefano is the 'One man army' we all need.

  • @skysthelimitvideos
    @skysthelimitvideos 6 місяців тому +18

    Return of the king

  • @doubledee8677
    @doubledee8677 6 місяців тому +16

    Hooray, I've been eagerly anticipating the next update. Phenomenal stuff as ever.

  • @dinocat8
    @dinocat8 6 місяців тому +10

    Missed seeing your property progress!
    So happy about the new upload 💜

  • @purplexninjamom
    @purplexninjamom 5 місяців тому +3

    Your life is so far removed from anything I can ever hope to achieve.
    At the same time, I look at this and enjoy. I marvel. I´m in awe of the work you do, and of the results.
    Thank you.
    🌲🌲🌲💚

  • @fast8536
    @fast8536 6 місяців тому +8

    always a joy to see you upload! I cannot overstate how happy your videos make me

  • @wetsyenoch7831
    @wetsyenoch7831 6 місяців тому +3

    It is wonderful to watch the changes you are making on your property and nature is immediately accepting them and replicating is like teaching a new trick to a pet.

  • @LBUKid01
    @LBUKid01 6 місяців тому +7

    I've been watching your for about 2 years and I am still so impressed with your work. The way you shoot videos of animal behavior while incorporating trail cams creates a very interesting narrative. I also admire your efforts into fixing your land to better accommodate more animals. They way you are improving the pine barren is honestly pretty revolutionary and maybe more national and state parks should copy your example.

  • @tWoTter
    @tWoTter 2 місяці тому +2

    Planting native vines around brush piles is such a genius idea!

  • @hobievi502
    @hobievi502 6 місяців тому +3

    Cant wait for the next episode!🎉

  • @HomemadeEcosystems
    @HomemadeEcosystems 6 місяців тому +2

    This is awesome! I don't know if there is any scientific research to back this but I have always believed that transferring some soil from a ''good'' diverse forest to this pine forest will help with the establishment of a diverse ecosystem by introducing a lot of beneficial microorganisms. In any case can't wait to see what this forest turns into!

  • @summer-7968
    @summer-7968 6 місяців тому +4

    absolute favourite series on youtube by far

  • @Bird_On_A_Tree
    @Bird_On_A_Tree 6 місяців тому +11

    I didn't expect a so good video this morning... i woke up and when i go on youtube, I see a video of one of my favorites youtubers!

  • @tomoudeveldhuis8260
    @tomoudeveldhuis8260 5 місяців тому +3

    Your homestead series is turning into such a great story. Each video makes me long for the moment I can start working on my own little patch of land.

  • @andrewromero5008
    @andrewromero5008 6 місяців тому +3

    What you're doing is so good. I hope I can do half as much when I retire.

  • @desireeguidry3754
    @desireeguidry3754 6 місяців тому +2

    Great Narration. Voice is not annoying. Makes watching the videos a joy.

  • @NathanMandjes
    @NathanMandjes 9 днів тому +1

    Thank you algorithm for this gem of a series.

  • @energyy3737
    @energyy3737 6 місяців тому +17

    My current goal is to hand feed a wild bird, seeing you able to in your videos gives me more hope

    • @rugvedkulkarni1593
      @rugvedkulkarni1593 6 місяців тому +2

      Not as hard as you may think. If you have chickadees in your area put out some feed for them and they will come.

  • @kantemirovskaya1lightninga30
    @kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 6 місяців тому +2

    I agree with all the comments-Stefano's timing on video drops is perfect!

  • @flight007keith2
    @flight007keith2 6 місяців тому +18

    You, my friend, have the spirit of Adam (The first Earth Caretaker). So awesome to watch!

  • @thisisme1999
    @thisisme1999 6 місяців тому +3

    So happy to see the post! You are living my dream! I hate seeing monoculture, BC has few forests left most of what was logged was just replaced with giant tree farms. Years ago, I knew a guy who use to gather wildflower seed and tree seeds and would walk through some of these monocultures spreading the seed. Not sure how well it worked but it made him feel like he was contributing in a positive way.

    • @StefanoIaniro
      @StefanoIaniro  6 місяців тому

      That’s a great idea! Especially if doing it early on, the trees haven’t grown enough to close the canopy, so I’m sure a lot of the seeds he threw would do well initially.

  • @drb996
    @drb996 5 місяців тому +1

    Every time I watch a rewilding video my heart slows down and my hope for the future generations increases ❤

  • @kynasnyder7646
    @kynasnyder7646 6 місяців тому +1

    Your commitment to nature and the environment, your creativity, just make my heart sing. Thank you.

  • @zandergray4945
    @zandergray4945 6 місяців тому +3

    This series is going to be awesome, can’t wait for more

  • @bakerfx4968
    @bakerfx4968 6 місяців тому +4

    I cannot wait to see how this turns out over the summer! Thanks for the updates my dude! We’re here for it!

  • @johnson_t
    @johnson_t 6 місяців тому +4

    I really love your videos. I first watch your video 2 years ago. You inspired me a lot in taking care of environment. I wish i have a huge place so that i can build a place where birds and other animals can live peacefully without any fear of human. Love from Manipur, India❤❤

  • @tytyguy22
    @tytyguy22 5 місяців тому +1

    I am so happy to have this channel back. Thanks Stefano for documenting this journey!

  • @JoJo-vz5uy
    @JoJo-vz5uy 5 місяців тому +2

    So happy you got the property. Wildlife need all the help they can get!

  • @tis_i_manchie
    @tis_i_manchie 6 місяців тому +11

    LET'S GO, STEFANO'S BACK!!

  • @azzikko2688
    @azzikko2688 6 місяців тому +2

    you're living the dream man

  • @sherriianiro747
    @sherriianiro747 6 місяців тому +2

    Welcome back!
    Love your ideas and the yellow bellied sapsuckers will thank you for leaving some of those pines!
    The ones here bypass the deciduous trees and go straight to the pines to drill for insects - love their patterns! 😊

  • @johnmcnulty4425
    @johnmcnulty4425 14 днів тому

    When humans do the right things with Nature the results can be amazing!😊

  • @stevenkeller3047
    @stevenkeller3047 6 місяців тому +2

    Welcome back. Good to see the progress. You've been a busy boy. I think your ideas have merit. Can't wait to see how things develop. All the best.

  • @thwiftlythwept7023
    @thwiftlythwept7023 12 днів тому +1

    Great project. The terrain seems forgiving, too! I'm jealous!

  • @petersterling5334
    @petersterling5334 5 місяців тому

    Wildlife is an Incredible Blessing to Humans on Earth!! Thanks to Stefano for being an Excellent Steward of the Land!

  • @BeckyM87
    @BeckyM87 6 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely superb work. The world needs more people like you. I am loving watching the journey of your homestead. Thank you for sharing it

  • @bsnufkin929
    @bsnufkin929 6 місяців тому +4

    Can't wait to see the meadow in full bloom!

  • @divyamacsuedon3899
    @divyamacsuedon3899 6 місяців тому +1

    The simplicity of the narrative takes you through this stupendous changeover.
    Thankyou so much.

  • @redraids5394
    @redraids5394 6 місяців тому +4

    You're getting more popular but still underrated as heck. Honestly, my favorite channel on UA-cam. You tick all the boxes

  • @AnneJutras
    @AnneJutras 6 місяців тому +2

    Ooooh! Love how you create new wildlife nature on your property. Great work Stefano! Can't wait to see what's next...

  • @thepainphantom
    @thepainphantom 6 місяців тому +1

    Now that's what I called land corals. Beautiful and wholesome to watch the wildlife is thriving in it because of your hard and smart work. Bless you!

  • @thatguytoj
    @thatguytoj 6 місяців тому +2

    A Stefano vid is exactly what I needed after this crazy week!

  • @Pop.Shroom.Smoke1
    @Pop.Shroom.Smoke1 3 місяці тому +4

    god im addicted to these types of videos. Maybe in the future when i have enough money i can start investing more into stuff like this

  • @Wally535
    @Wally535 6 місяців тому +4

    So glad to see this update and looking forward to the next. You and the lady behind Choo Choo’s Story (also on YT) are amazing at being able to hand feed the Chick a Dees! They’re such neat little birds.

  • @captainmoky
    @captainmoky 6 місяців тому +7

    Yahoo! I'm so pleased you are back

  • @BonitaBrandt
    @BonitaBrandt 3 дні тому

    Amazing! Those birds were eating out of his hand!

  • @pamateomotino4379
    @pamateomotino4379 5 місяців тому +2

    everyone here is so kind

  • @lucid2957
    @lucid2957 6 місяців тому +1

    The flower meadow is going to be so pretty once it starts growing, I look forward to the next update on it!

  • @PeopleAreFish
    @PeopleAreFish 6 місяців тому +3

    What a fantastic project with wonderful footage

  • @remaaviation7179
    @remaaviation7179 5 місяців тому +1

    One of the best channels on UA-cam. It is always great to get an update on your projects.

  • @water2621112
    @water2621112 5 місяців тому

    I am so happy to see the forest get more healthy. Plantations always make me feel like we're really missing out on the greenery that can be in its place. Glad to see you're helping your property along

  • @garvavaidya
    @garvavaidya 6 місяців тому +1

    Just looking for an update on the forest eagerly! The videos you make give us the viewers so much joy! Good work Stef 🧡👏

  • @hughjass7330
    @hughjass7330 3 місяці тому

    This is frankly my favourite channel on YT. Thank you for your dedication and hard work to document this journey. It gives me so much joy

  • @MDestron2282
    @MDestron2282 6 місяців тому +1

    So happy to see and update and I can't wait to see all the improvements and potential new wildlife visitors this season. You're doing amazing work!

  • @waylonk2453
    @waylonk2453 5 місяців тому

    Seeing the overhead shots of the pine log trails and brush piles really puts in perspective how much work you've done on this place. Bravo!

  • @Nairot
    @Nairot 5 місяців тому

    16 min and 37 seconds of escapism for me. Just watching happy little animals and a person who helps them before I have to face harsh reality again. TY.

  • @DavidBroyles_axehat
    @DavidBroyles_axehat 5 місяців тому

    The only thing that keeps this channel from being perfect is not having longer and more videos! Awesome work that you are doing, and thank you so much for documenting it!

  • @ptiteval13
    @ptiteval13 6 місяців тому +3

    Merci! Merci! C'est tellement bon pour mon coeur❣

  • @civet-coffee4442
    @civet-coffee4442 6 місяців тому +2

    always so happy to see an update on the homestead!! your vids are so inspiring, i would just love to have a big enough property to do similar projects sometime in the future

  • @alexe5606
    @alexe5606 6 місяців тому +1

    everytime you release a new video I get so giddy that I watch the whole serie allll over again. It's so good to see how you're doing!!

  • @TheBlueMoo
    @TheBlueMoo 6 місяців тому +1

    Always a treat! Never seen many of these birds before! 🥰

  • @swagboiaxolotl
    @swagboiaxolotl 5 місяців тому

    I can't even express how much joy and peace these videos bring me. As always, thank you!

  • @javahne4007
    @javahne4007 6 місяців тому +1

    Great to have you back again, Stefano! Looking forward to the updates in the video

  • @c.a.parker5036
    @c.a.parker5036 6 місяців тому +1

    Looking forward to seeing how the meadows develop and also the amphibian pond! Lovely wildlife footage as always ❤ Thank you, Stefano.

  • @blakeaschultz3235
    @blakeaschultz3235 6 місяців тому +2

    There’s no one I get this excited about when I see a new video pop up!

  • @b_z_27
    @b_z_27 5 місяців тому +1

    I am so happy I stumbled across your channel. Your videos are just so relaxing, well-made and interesting.

  • @Malboop
    @Malboop 6 місяців тому +1

    incredible! i expected the whole video to be you just chopping trees the whole time but this was so much more, you barely even included any of that. its very impressive, thank you for sharing your experiences and stories with us!

  • @humanname5684
    @humanname5684 5 місяців тому +1

    The editing and sound design is awesome, as always!

  • @Blueduck06
    @Blueduck06 Місяць тому

    I am in awe of how good this video is and how much work you've put in to your property. Really great stuff and I'm excited to see what's next.