Articles related to "Native Species"

A glossary of commonly used terms and phrase related to invasive and aquatic nuisance species

New Zealand is the world's youngest country. It is home to prehistoric lizards, flightless birds and the more recently introduced brown and rainbow trout.

Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries.

Native plant gardens are not only easy to grow but are also excellent choices for attracting wildlife.

Not all trees you find in a greenhouse are good for the environment. Take exotic invasive trees -- they are known to take over a landscape. Avoid them at all costs.

Anthony D. Barnosky explains that climate change is changing nature fundamentally and that we are headed toward an extinction phase that will include our species.

Providing outdoor activities for children is necessary in educating them about the world.

Defenders of Wildlife led the campaign to return wolves to the USA's famous Yellowstone Park, addressing the natural balance missing since the wolf had been extirpated.

Learn how to mask an unsightly chain link fence by turning it into a functional and attractive trellis.

Abused as a political slogan, the phrase "healthy forests" needs to be re-examined and understood for its critical meaning.

Spring is here, and birdsong should be filling the air. So why is it so quiet outside? And where are all the birds that were once so common just a few decades ago?

The estuary's leading advocacy organization has invested in native oyster restoration and sees progress. The introduction of non-native species could be detrimental.

The mild weather, lush foliage, and biodiversity of the Florida Keys allow invasive species to proliferate. There are several invasives causing concern in the Keys.

It’s easy to talk about water conservation, but it’s more difficult to do something about it.

Adventurers, tourists, scientists, scuba divers and filmmakers love the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is still evolving in the deep, blue Pacific Ocean.

The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife.

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.

Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done.

Exotic trees may look beautiful in the landscape, but some have a dark side: They may be exotic invasives that are harmful to the ecosystem.

Salt cedars were introduced into North America in the early 1800s as an ornamental. But since that time, it has wreaked untold havoc on North American waterways.

As the Earth's climate heats up, invasive species will hold the advantage over native plant species in spreading across the countryside, according to a new study.

Hawaii's habitat is unique. The Hawaii Superferry has to comply with the Hawaii Environmental Protection Act, to run its daily ferry service between Maui, Kauai and Oahu.

Appetites of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) include ornamental landscape plants. Choosing native deer-resistant shrubs equals landscape success.

February is the month for pruning vines, planting bare root trees, and starting seedlings. Work this month sets the stage for a glorious garden this spring and summer.

European white-clawed crayfish in England are being pushed out by introduced red signal crayfish. Local fishing group and conservationists are working to turn the tide.

Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley.

Ever wondered what those little transparent geckos that hang around the porch light in the evenings are? Want to know more? Search no further, the answers are here.

Herpetofauna are fun and easy pets to keep, and with numbers in the wild declining ownership is now playing an integral part in the preservation of many unique species.

The beautiful freshwater fish of this Northern African country are threatened with extinction. Many species can actually be bred and kept in home aquariums - here's how.

The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll.

The invasive cane toad may have met its match in Northern Australia with the discovery that meat ants (Iridomyrmex species ) can overpower and eat juvenile toads.

Timberlake's golf course, 15 miles outside of his hometown Memphis, Tennessee, is the first course to receive a Classic Sanctuary award from Audubon International.

Mute Swans were introduced to North America. Their growing population and spread causes problems for the environment and native species of the Atlantic Flyway.

Napier, the Art Deco city of the world is also home to New Zealand's National Aquarium. Fossils, sleepovers and swimming with sharks are some of the experiences on offer.

An unusual pet with strange cannibalistic mating habits.

When it comes to feral cats and their impact on birds, there are strong arguments for and against both eradication programs and trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs.

Canada's largest native swan, the trumpeter swan, is under threat by the aggressive mute swan, brought to North America about 120 years ago.

People in Northern Queensland and in England are trying to get rid of invasive species, just as the Chinese attempted to do fifty years ago.

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) readily select small trees as available food sources. Native deer-resistant plants ensure success in built landscapes.

Adding to the main causes of biodiversity loss such as deforestation, changes in habitat and land degradation are now alien species harming native ecosystem services.

Grasses don't just belong in lawns. When used in rock gardens, perennial beds, screens or as accent plants they become ornamental grass.

Natural resource agencies are cooperating to prevent passage of invasive non-indigenous fish species with an electric barrier while protecting the safety of boaters.

Since 1999, the Australian Government has been on CERD's agenda of urgent business, but the government has categorically failed to acknowledge this.

Although grass lawns are an American tradition, many people are unaware that they have foreign invaders nestled down among the green blades.

It's difficult to believe that a small amphibian like the Cuban Tree Frog can wreak havoc, but in Florida it has done just that. Learn more about their impact and future.

Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.

Texans enjoy, protect, and grow wildflowers in abundance. Wildflowers come from harvested seeds and only a few, like the bluebonnet, are available as transplants.

A great way to get ideas and planning tips for family travel is to subscribe to a family travel magazine. Here are some great family travel magazines.

Forest advocates in Oregon are planning activities against a proposed sale of timber right. The Western Oregon Plans Revision is facing legal and direct action protests.

In the past, industrial development has brought to mind visions of smoke stacks belching toxins into the environment. But the green industry movement is changing that.