Land8 | John Olivo | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/johnolivo/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which John Olivo is a member. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:55:33 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 07cdf3f680c49dbf90f6543cf18e9340 StudioCK joined the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation https://land8.com/activity/p/59620/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:05 +0000 0 736cd46e5ff91dcffff746c98847b964 Richard Hammond joined the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation https://land8.com/activity/p/59261/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 11:50:30 +0000 0 adb70f1973cd96676369be8dca3a9999 Alexandru Gheorghe joined the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation https://land8.com/activity/p/58609/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:19:25 +0000 0 52e770d9f813d531190261860ef47b37 Katherine Jacobs joined the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation https://land8.com/activity/p/56618/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:14:12 +0000 0 d5d2a86b4d0677b202ccbb1e5eaa0ecd Eddie Meyerholz joined the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation https://land8.com/activity/p/53957/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:44:16 +0000 0 48c309d5f04a66b9db49212b1fee267a Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation https://land8.com/activity/p/53754/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:36:35 +0000 0 313486c7da3005b05c50700bf8f0f405 Vladimir Sitta posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: The vertical walls based on hydroponics are fundamentally […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25661/ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:24:10 +0000 The vertical walls based on hydroponics are fundamentally unsustainable.They rely on constant monitoring by humans, they are artificial lige supporting systems unless they are fully emulating conditions that exist in nature which is rare. Unless a system is developed that invites spontaneous colonisation by plants – like porous sponge ceramics or…[Read more]

]]> 0 e429caa02cff476826c16328c304511b Bruno Marques posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Need more reasons to attend the event? Now you have the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28760/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:21:35 +0000 Need more reasons to attend the event?
Now you have the perfect one!
 

 
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]]> 0 5ad43abd0d669b66331c52fff88c3437 Charles McDowell posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Tanya, thanks for the advice. My first option would be to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28761/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:32:14 +0000 Tanya, thanks for the advice. My first option would be to get professional experience in restoration design before I go back to school and I’m very much looking into that but also looking to keep my options open. Also, thanks for the advice about the portfolio, that’s something that I’m aware of but it slipped my mind at the time. Changing now, thanks!

]]> 0 60d1a68b1d5f8605f69090d59f1b76e7 Tanya Olson posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Hey Charles - rather than spending more $$$ you might try an […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28762/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:25:52 +0000 Hey Charles – rather than spending more $$$ you might try an internship with someplace like Barr Engineering in Minneapolis – they have a lengthy restroration portfolio. If you want hands-on experience you might call them to ask who does the installation of their projects. Ann Riley’s Waterways Restoration Institute in Berkley, CA might be a g…[Read more]

]]> 0 479e8f0fe4d7fe989d9c9680af36b25c Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: The "felt" fabric. Blanc's installations has two layers of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25662/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:52:36 +0000 The “felt” fabric. Blanc’s installations has two layers of fabric that he drips his water/fertilizer solution through. This is a non-soil installation. The plants root into the fabric and fed by the solution.

]]> 0 e9b2905cc6469657f72f17617e8880f3 Gavin Walsh posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Hey Charles.. what do you mean by nonwoven material for a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25663/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:43:56 +0000 Hey Charles.. what do you mean by nonwoven material for a base? Are you referring to the waterproof backing or the felt?

]]> 0 6b08e0fb8631679af3012bebf57d504a John Gibbons posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Deltalok USA can provide a solution to to erosion control, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28763/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:22:38 +0000 Deltalok USA can provide a solution to to erosion control, vegetated retaining walls, strembank restoration and virtually any soil stabilization project with a GREEN product that reduces GHG by 97% over hardscapes.

]]> 0 18b35e0605e4048f5bb116e95428337b Charles A. Warsinske posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: I've used a variety of green roof techniques which have been […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25664/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:49:49 +0000 I’ve used a variety of green roof techniques which have been more or less successful. I’m gathering information about what folks have done with green walls, the materails they have used and their success. I’ve read quite a bit about Patrick Blanc’s work but keep wondering about maintenance and costs. I’m currently looking into the nonwoven…[Read more]

]]> 0 620ba36cd706ea4cac1d41b1daccfc7f kavan donohue posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Hey Jason, looks like the department has decided to ask you […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25665/ Tue, 19 May 2009 15:07:39 +0000 Hey Jason, looks like the department has decided to ask you to lecture this coming Fall. I know it seems like it has taken forever, and I apologize but we have been very busy restructuring our program and interviewing potential department heads. The good news is that they still want you to come and lecture and the program is doing great. I also…[Read more]

]]> 0 33f9915392caba004aa1797fa6983420 Byron Douglas posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Thanks Jason. Will have to get hold of his new book as well. https://land8.com/activity/p/25666/ Tue, 19 May 2009 14:11:55 +0000 Thanks Jason. Will have to get hold of his new book as well.

]]> 0 5887c341a361e89a2f1e71f0f94de255 Byron Douglas posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Has anyone used epiphytes on green walls, and if so what […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25667/ Tue, 19 May 2009 10:13:06 +0000 Has anyone used epiphytes on green walls, and if so what success rate did you have. How did you attach them to the walls, simply on a wire trellis structure or did you use something more intricate – any info would be great!

]]> 0 1c4dd0d5081ded75b3a60d309d81ce7f Mike Tupa posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Re Justin and Glass Factory Brownfield conditions. Is there […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28764/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:44:42 +0000 Re Justin and Glass Factory Brownfield conditions.
Is there contamination of anything other than “broken glass” and in what condition would that contaminate be? .. Glass is just another form of sand, I wonder if you could tumble the contaminated ground in something like what they tumble new bricks to make them look old. Smooth off the edges, maybe…[Read more]

]]> 0 75ddcf542f3c8323d8881e4fd81fa0b8 Lawrence Greene posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: In regards to mitigation measures for the redevelopment of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28765/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:13:14 +0000 In regards to mitigation measures for the redevelopment of brownfield sites, the two design options that I am most familiar with, is to install a 40mil impervious linear and or install 3′ of clean fill.
The basic concept is that you are capping the areas of contaminated soils with a liner or with soil.

In regards to the impervious liner,…[Read more]

]]> 0 f412c02566d739f3fb96c9f406e778ce Ruthie Wanjiku posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Will definitely browse a number of sites and see what they […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28766/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:25:35 +0000 Will definitely browse a number of sites and see what they have. . thanks laura

]]> 0 3a17d376b2815a38735a8083515e52d5 Ruthie Wanjiku posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Thanks laura....Am keeping my options open..so i would be […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28768/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:56:24 +0000 Thanks laura….Am keeping my options open..so i would be interested in programs in US, maybe you could give details about there websites then i could check them out.

]]> 0 5afc815f0a9a5a2ade9327d4563a4dd4 Ruthie Wanjiku posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: I have an interest in water management..and arid land […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28770/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:09:52 +0000 I have an interest in water management..and arid land reclamation. I have B.LA. and i want to pursue master sometime soon, wondering which is the best programme for me. Please share ur thoughts.

Thanks.

]]> 0 7aad825b92c568fde593919f6c9a4e64 Stephanie paavola posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: I graduated in May 2008 with my BLA and emphasis in Natural […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28772/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:22:01 +0000 I graduated in May 2008 with my BLA and emphasis in Natural Resource Management. I am considering getting my master’s in Natural Resource Management.
Does anyone have any thoughts on how an MNRM degree would help or not really effect my job hunt?
Thanks!

]]> 0 f45f0a0b25391745a51601f040b3ecb1 Justin Roger Burns posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: I am currently working on my senior cap stone B.S. - LA […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28773/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:08:32 +0000 I am currently working on my senior cap stone B.S. – LA project , which is a brownfield site ( old glass manufacture). I was curious to see if any one had any unique mitigation techniques or could refer me to a few good case studies.

]]> 0 29e31d3513623ee5e80695156fcde828 jennifer Bloch posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: i would research xeriscape plants - there are a bunch of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25668/ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:38:29 +0000 i would research xeriscape plants – there are a bunch of native drought tolerant grasses and sedge that could work – Festuca glauca, Muhlenbergia c. …Also some hardy vines like Wisteria or Honeysuckle or Grape – Sedum, Yucca and Agave of course…and you realize this as you mention succulents…Rosemary var., Erigeron, Gaura, Salvia varieties…[Read more]

]]> 0 bd9748c0d4b8275f095c846d1c9eb84b Rico Flor posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: So interested in constructed wetlands as a ecological system […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28774/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:36:46 +0000 So interested in constructed wetlands as a ecological system and a landscape element. Any with experience care to share? Finally, any opinion as to its feasibility in arid-desert locations (MTE’s or more severe climes)?

]]> 0 58f8f08bb19d273ce31b67dce58baefd Lisa Town posted an update in the group Veg.itecture: Check out Jason's review on Patrick Blanc's new book The […] https://land8.com/activity/p/25669/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:03:35 +0000 Check out Jason’s review on Patrick Blanc’s new book The Vertical Garden.

And I have to agree, it is indeed quite fabulous and I am not at all disappointed. If nothing else, it is worth it to see the pictures of Mr. Blanc himself perched over a waterfall with his green hair.

]]> 0 ec13bc6a29c13bfabfd142bab857cad2 Baobob posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: I am considering a career change into landscape […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28775/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:38:40 +0000 I am considering a career change into landscape architecture. I have a strong interest in global environmental change, conservation, ecosystem services, sustainability, and how connection with nature benefits human well-being. My background is more environmental science/management, but I am looking for a more creative outlet and the opportunity to…[Read more]

]]> 0 b022d5b1fc863e73b1b6d96526f8667d Phillip Smith posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: Found some pics of the aboriginal willum https://land8.com/activity/p/28776/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:31:06 +0000 Found some pics of the aboriginal willum

]]> 0 80c0a1261093ed11ff614c39dd3fee18 Phillip Smith posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: I've worked on a lot of other restoration projects, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28777/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:49:57 +0000 I’ve worked on a lot of other restoration projects, establishing wetlands in industrial estates and often roadside habitats. In heavily farmed areas roadside verges are often the only source of remnant vegetation and can therefore be incredibly important for local gene pools.

]]> 0 d3801b77bbfaf1a35dfd01cc45ec30f0 Phillip Smith posted an update in the group Habitat Restoration and Mitigation: We have an aboriginal education team and indigenous bush […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28778/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:39:56 +0000 We have an aboriginal education team and indigenous bush foods and tools plantings which are just aobut to be extended through a recent grant. They are based out of a beautiful gum leaf shaped shelter that strangely does not appear on our website. I’ll have to take one myself.

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