Each road creates new “edge” habitat in nature, and fragments the landscape into small units that are often less conducive to the persistence of wildlife.
biodiversity
The race north
The future distribution of trees is of more than passing interest to a few weekend naturalists.
Why Species Matter
Conserving diversity ensures a more productive and stable set of ecosystems on which humans depend.
Feeding Fido
In the United States, dogs and cats consume the dietary energy of 62 million people, which is about 20% of our population.
Bill Schlesinger
air pollution, biodiversity, climate, conservation, environmental health, environmental policy, faculty, natural habitat, water pollution
air pollution, biodiversity, climate, conservation, environmental health, environmental policy, faculty, natural habitat, water pollution
The Trumpian footprint
We will not make America great again if we can’t breathe the air, drink the water, or find mental refreshment and recreation in natural areas.
Wildlife Refuges and Corridors
As a first approximation, a large protected area will preserve more species than a small one.
Extinction
We are keepers of the biosphere, and our judgment day will assess how well we did.
Birdfeeding
I cannot help but think that, like humans, birds are happier when they are well fed.
The Thanksgiving Feast
Focus your dinner on invasive and exotic species
Bill Schlesinger
biodiversity, conservation, faculty, marine studies, natural habitat, population growth, sustainability
biodiversity, conservation, faculty, marine studies, natural habitat, population growth, sustainability
Another Turn of the Screw
We continuously reset our perception of what nature is and where nature occurs, codifying degradation