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Articles related to "Biodiversity"
Conserving More of Madagascar A Report in the Journal, Science, Says Madagascar Has an Opportunity to Rethink Endangered Species Conservation by Protecting All of Its Plants and Animals madagascar • biodiversity • biodiversity hotspot • endangered species • conservation
Honeybee Crisis and Biodiversity Flowering plants rely heavily on bees for their survival via pollination, and many bee species are endangered. An overview of the current honeybee colony crisis. colony collapse disorder • biodiversity • beekeepers • stingless bees • bumblebees
Saving Biodiversity in Sarawak Australian scientists are assisting the Sarawak State Government in a visionary Planted Forests Project that will provide income from trees and protect biodiversity. saving biodiversity in sarawak • tree plantations to protect borneo’s endangered en • planted forests project in borneo • csiro’s forestry division assisting the malaysian • acacia mangium from papua new guinea and queenslan
The Biodiversity of Ecuador's "Oriente" Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one. ecuador's oriente • rainforests biodiversity • wildlife diversity • plant diversity • animal diversity
Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection. brazilian amazon rainforest • titi monkeys • new primate species • rainforest conservation organizations • habitat protection
Hemp: An Illegal Food Source? Industrial hemp, future food. cannabis sativa • kenaf • biodiversity • food system
Honeybees and Monoculture Our reliance on the Western Honeybee to pollinate many food crops inevitably exposes the bees to predators, diseases and our own attempts to control other insects. colony collapse disorder • monoculture • biodiversity • honeybees • pollinators
Livin´ La Pura Vida, Costa Rican Style Hola from Centro Americano! I´m writing from Costa Rica, the home of some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Come alone with me as I backpack through "la jungla" of this gem of a country. Viva Costa Rica! travel • central america • biodiversity
The Endangered Species Act What is the Endangered Species Act? Why is it controversial? What should you know about it? esa • endangered • threatened • species • extinct
Wealthy and Poor at Once This article introduces an ongoing series that will examine the many lesser-known plants and animals that could benefit humanity ... if we work to preserve them. biodiversity • e.o. wilson • crops • livestock • amazon
National Geographic Megafishes Project The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction. national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
Banana Slugs and Bunnies Take a peek at the staggeringly diverse yet vulnerable world of the Pacific Northwest rain forest, and start recycling the Sunday funnies. rain forest • pacific northwest • pacific coast • coastal forest • coastal rain forest
Cornell Lab of Ornithology The Cornell Lab of Ornithology conducts research, aids bird conservation, educates students and the public, and involves ordinary citizens in science. cornell lab of ornithology • cornell laboratory of ornithology • birds • research • conservation
Earth Day 2001! Want to know more about Earth Day and the 2001 celebration? Check this out! earth day 2001 • history of ecology • history of the environment • biodiversity • ecology for kids
Management of Introduced Crayfish Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done. crayfish trapping research • aquatic biodiversity loss • ecosystem damage • uk non-native crayfish • effectiveness of trapping crayfish
Problems with Biofuels Are biofuels an eco friendly alternative fuel? There are questions as to their use as an alternative energy, their impact on biodiversity and the environment. problems with biofuels • biofuels • biodiesel • environmental hazards • climate change
Rising Threat to Freshwater Fish Destruction of aquatic habitat and invasive species are among the many factors that are causing a decline in North American freshwater fish and threaten their survival. endangered freshwater fish • threatened north american fisheries • imperiled fish stocks • temperate freshwater biodiversity • american fisheries society
Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park From tall canopied forest to flower-filled marsh, chimpanzees to sunbirds, Nyungwe offers visitors a unique experience of tropical Africa's panoply of plants and animals. nyungwe national park • rwanda • montane forest • biodiversity • visitor
Saving South America's Pantanal Being compared to Florida's Everglades National Park is not a good sign for this Ramsar site. The hope is to prevent similar loss of biodiversity and flood control value. south america's pantanal • ramsar wetlands of international importance • florida everglades restoration • climate change and carbon release from wetlands • loss of biodiversity
Snags and nurse trees Nurse trees and snags are essential to the diversity of forest ecosystems. snags • nurse trees • forestry • forest management • biodiversity
The beaver: an ecosystem engineer Beavers are ecosystem engineers, a key species in building and maintaining new habitats. They alter forest succession and play an important role in establishing new wetlands, enhancing biodiversity. beavers • beaver ecology • ecosystems engineers • habitats • wetlands
Visiting Rwanda's National Parks In the towering Virunga mountains, Nyungwe's lush forests and the grasslands and lakes of Akagera. visitors can experience all the diversity of East Africa's animal life. rwanda • national park • akagera • nyungwe • volcanoes national park
La Amistad Biosphere Reserve Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected. central american rainforest • hydroelectric dams • la amistad biosphere reserve • world heritage site • endemic species
A Living, Beautiful World All Its Own Scientists say the role of the forest's ecosystem is to procreate the species, serve as food for many insects, and to provide fruit as sustenance to many animals. A living, beautiful world all to its own, and being there makes me a part of that world. woods • oaks • hickories • sassafras • dogwood
Discover Malaysia Whether it's island beaches, magical reefs or lush tropical jungles, you just need to come to one country to find them all. malaysia • malaysia rainforest • tropical island • island holiday • ecotourism
Travel to Madagascar Island Madagascar island is the home of eco tourism. 80 percent of its plants are endemic and people come from across the world to see the large variety of lemurs. madagascar island africa • eco tourism tours tourists travel • antananarivo tananarive tana • lemurs vanilla • flights trains buses boats
Disease Threatens Tasmanian Devil A major research project to protect remaining Tasmanian Devils from Devil Facial Tumour Disease is being aided by corporate donations from around the world tasmanian devil • taz • warner brothers • devil facial tumour disease • corporate donations
Ethnotourism in Ecuador's Rainforest Communities A wide variety of ethnic groups live in Ecuador's rainforest area. Many of these indigenous peoples allow tourists to visit their communities and see how they live. ecuador's ethnotourism • ethnotourism in indigenous communities • ecuador’s oriente • guias nativos • rainforest tourism
Future After Aboriginal Genocide A fictional idea of what the future might be like if native genocide and western mono-culturalism are allowed to continue unchecked. Sobering. indigenous future • aboriginal future • aboriginal genocide • indigenous genocide • indigneous genetic
Genetically Modified Food Growing a genetically modified crop for genetically modified food carries the risk of a transgene escaping into the wild. Why/how hybridization with wild plants occurs. genetically modified food • genetically modified crop • genetically modified • transgenic crops • crops
Invasive Trout Introduce Problems As awareness of trouble caused by introduced species increases, efforts are being made to undo damage done by intentional trout release for sport fishing worldwide. rainbow trout fishing • introduced brown trout • brook trout • sport fishing • habitat degradation
Indigenous People and Conservation in Bolivia In tropical Bolivia, indigenous people are taking charge of wildlife conservation and scoring key victories. amazon conservation • amazon wildlife • bolivia wildlife • bolivia nature • amazon nature
Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass (<i>Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum</i> 'Variegatum') is a new kid on the block in my USDA zone 7 garden. I just planted it late last season, so it hasn't bloomed yet for me. So far I really like it and hope it fulfills its reputation and starts spreading. variegated bulbous oat grass • arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum 'variegatum' • ornamental grasses • online nurseries • garden
What is Desertification? 2006 has been named "Year of Desertification" by the U.N. desertification • arable • population • animals • compacting
Coral Reefs Coral reefs are found around the world. Their biodiversity is great, but they are in danger of being destroyed. coral reef • intertidal zone • coral reef locations • zooxanthellae • fringing reef
Intellectual Property Rights Fourth World peoples are fighting to protect their cultural knowledge and intellectual heritage from intellectual theft and exploitation. intellectual • rights • property • patents • copyright
Malaysian Penan Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle. asian indigenous • malaysian indigenous • sarawak forest • sarawak people • borneo indigenous
Part 2: Interview with author Thomas Ogren Part two of my interview with Thomas Ogren, author of <b>Allergy-Free Gardening.</b> allergy • allergies • allergy free gardening • thomas ogren • mold
Cladia retipora Cladia retipora can grow like snow drifts, explaining its common name of Snow Lichen, while viewed close up, delicate and lacy, Coral Lichen is a fitting name. cladia retipora • snow lichen • coral lichen • class ascomycota • family cladiaceae
Deep Sea Corals Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals. deep sea corals • cold water corals • coral reefs and conservation • coral conservation • corals and medicine
Greenpeace Wins Right to Protect Whales Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier. greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
Native Plants in An Organic Garden Native plants make a fine addition to your organic garden for a variety of reasons; economy, ecology, beauty and more. organic • garden • native • plants • ecology
New Product Donates to Non-profits Lush, the organic, handmade bath and body products store, has always been anti-animal testing and pro-environment. The green company gives money to worthy charities. lush fresh organic handmade baths body products • charity pots hands lotions donates non-profits gro • bans anti-animal testings pro-environment fair tra • humanitarian environmental concerns • every dollars charities |
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