Sentences with phrase «century old forests»

Century old forests covered with powder snow, shining sun over the frozen peaks - enjoy our programs, leaded by experienced mountain guides in the gorgeous mountains ranges of Rila and Pirin.

Not exact matches

The illicit practice affects not only centuries - old rosewood trees but also swaths of rain forest that poachers clear to access them.

According to some estimates, less than 10 percent of forests worldwide can be considered old growth, or undisturbed for more than a century.

The sacred forests have effectively protected old - growth trees from clear - cutting for centuries despite major upheavals in the region's history, including the logging era and the Cultural Revolution.

While some climatologists study tree rings to decode the history of climatic change, others are scrutinizing a different kind of tree record: century - old forest photographs.

A more sound approach would recognize that (1) converting old forest to young forests releases significant amounts of carbon (both above and below ground), (2) young forests are only good carbon sinks if they are allowed to grow and hold onto the carbon for centuries, yet there are too few economic incentives for doing so, and (2) the fraction of carbon that is put into long - term storage after logging is very small, i.e. old forests are better at storing carbon than our disposable culture.

His research on the ecology of the bird suggests that its old niche as a forest pigeon remains wide open, and the eastern forest it occupied has regrown to most of what it was before severe deforestation helped drive the bird extinct in the 19th century.

The Secret of Kells (Unrated) Oscar - nominated animated feature, set in the 9th Century, about a 12 year - old, aspiring artist (Evan Maguire) who runs away from home to embark on a magical journey through the forest as the protégé of a master illustrator -LRB-(Mick Lally).

He had lived in an apartment with books touching the ceilings, and rugs thick enough to hide dice; then in a room and a half with dirt floors; on forest floors, under unconcerned stars; under the floorboards of a Christian who, half a world and three - quarters of a century away, would have a tree planted to commemorate his righteousness; in a hole for so many days his knees would never wholly unbend; among Gypsies and partisans and half - decent Poles; in transit, refugee, and displaced persons camps; on a boat with a bottle with a boat that an insomniac agnostic had miraculously constructed inside it; on the other side of an ocean he would never wholly cross; above half a dozen grocery stores he killed himself fixing up and selling for small profits; beside a woman who rechecked the locks until she broke them, and died of old age at forty - two...

Although the Norwegian Forest Cat is a relatively new breed in the United States, it is a very old breed in Norway, featured in folk tales and mythology for centuries.

Mt. Tam's deep canyon walls protected these redwoods from the logging industry that decimated America's old growth forests in centuries past.

From volcanoes, misty forests, centuries - old villages, spectacular rock formations, remarkable beaches and prehistoric sites to luxurious resorts, Canary Islands offer the best experience whether you are a solo traveler, in a group tour or a honeymoon.

Why It's Unique: Tucked 50 feet up in the air in a centuries - old cedar and bordering Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the Cedar Creek Treehouse is... Read More

Why It's Unique: Tucked 50 feet up in the air in a centuries - old cedar and bordering Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the Cedar Creek Treehouse is outfitted with a sleeping loft, kitchen, and glass - enclosed observation room with indoor hammock.

Since hikers and tourists began visiting Muir Woods National Monument in the late 19th century, it has become renowned for its old - growth forest of coast redwoods.

I really appreciate Sambor Prei Kuk, a series of brick temples dating to the 7th century (some of Cambodia's oldest) are nestled in the cooling forest.

High up in the Amatola Mountains (the reason it gets intermittent snow) Hogsback's otherworldly charm and centuries» old indigenous forest, steep mountain roads and myriad hiking trails draws visitors at any time of year, but winter especially.

Other interesting place around this area is Pelaga Village featuring breathtaking green hill views with hectares of rice paddies on the foot of the hill.There is an old temple in Sangeh Monkey Forest and was built during the seventeenth century.

The staff are very welcoming and treat you like house guests, centuries - old antiques and contemporary furnishings adorn public spaces and the 31 individual guest pavilions and five villas are strategically tucked in the forest, ensuring plenty of privacy and space.

A few minutes hike from the lodge is a beautiful old growth patch of Brazil Nut forest that has been harvested for decades (if not centuries) where the precarious remains of a camp used two months a year by Brazil Nut gatherers can still be experienced.

Backing on to state forest, spotted with century old berry farms, Pennyroyal is a tranquil, haven conveniently located just 30 minutes north of the spectacular beaches of Lorne.

A more sound approach would recognize that (1) converting old forest to young forests releases significant amounts of carbon (both above and below ground), (2) young forests are only good carbon sinks if they are allowed to grow and hold onto the carbon for centuries, yet there are too few economic incentives for doing so, and (2) the fraction of carbon that is put into long - term storage after logging is very small, i.e. old forests are better at storing carbon than our disposable culture.

In the case of cutting 100 - year old forest, it would take a century.

28 July 2014 Five young men are cutting their way through dense rainforest vegetation in the northernmost part of Colombia — forest that was already old - growth when the conquistadors first set foot on the continent five centuries ago.

His research on the ecology of the bird suggests that its old niche as a forest pigeon remains wide open, and the eastern forest it occupied has regrown to most of what it was before severe deforestation helped drive the bird extinct in the 19th century.

This model assumes that the CO2 sequestered by immature woodlands and forest plantations full of saplings is instantaneously equal (that is to say, without a 35 - to 50 - year deficit) to the centuries of carbon captured by the old - growth trees of a mature forest.

... the authors write «the sustained positive trend in tree growth is striking in this old stand, suggesting that the giant trees in this forest have been accumulating biomass at a faster rate since the beginning of the [20th] century.»

After the beautiful Xylophone of the Forest I shared with you last month, I came across a selection of amazing wooden designs from Spain, both century - old and brand new ones.

While logging does create young forests that absorb carbon, the process of harvesting large old growth and burning logging debris transfers most of the carbon to the atmosphere leaving a «carbon debt» that takes the growing young forest centuries to repay.

Antique or reclaimed hardwood flooring Finally, an eco-holic decorista's dream come true: beautifully rustic wide - plank wood flooring that re-uses planks «harvested» from out - of - use barns, century homes and factories, not old growth forests.