No program exists to predict the potential for new species—plant or animal–to become invasive upon arrival in the U.S.
Category: biodiversity
biodiversity
Diversity
Numerous studies show declines in species diversity when soils are fertilized.
Mycorrhizae
Most folks don’t realize it, but the roots of plants are connected underground by a vast network of fungi that improve the function of plant roots
Urban Plant Diversity
The purchase and upkeep of exotic plantings is often misguided.
biodiversity, biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration, climate, energy, environmental policy, faculty, forests, renewable energy
Are wood pellets a green fuel?
production of wood pellets for fuel is likely to put more CO2 in the atmosphere and maintain less biodiversity on the land during the next several decades.
biodiversity, conservation, faculty, forests, natural habitat, population growth
Roads to Nowhere
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.
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.
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.