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.
Category: forests
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.
Natural Climate Solutions
Enhancement of natural carbon sinks would allow a more orderly withdrawal of fossil fuels from our economy during the next several decades.
What’s New Down on the Farm
Agriculture activities are a significant contributor to human emissions of greenhouse gases. When new fields are opened for farming, cultivation often results in the loss of 40 to 60% of the organic matter from soils,Continue reading
Reflections from the Forest
When forests cover the landscape, they increase the absorption of incoming sunlight
Oh Tannenbaum
Buy a live Christmas tree and plant it in the early spring when it can resume its role to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Dispersal
With the ongoing changes in global climate, will species move fast enough to keep up with favorable habitats
What Ever Happened to Acid Rain?
A cap-and-trade program was put into effect by President George H.W. Bush to curtail SO2 emissions from power plants.