Sentences with phrase «habitats protection as»

SPECIAL HABITATS PROTECTION As for the courts, on 1 May 2008, the Administrative Court of the QBD gave judgment in Hart District Council v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government [2008] All ER (D) 21 (May).

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We can not be sure that The Flood had no relationship to all flesh around that area having «corrupted its way»... The very protection of mankind from natural disasters that were inevitable from the contingent, limited perfection of the planet Earth as a habitat, might well have been mediated to human communities by great prophetic souls, even as Christ prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem as a consequence of his rejection, and because «in the day of your visitation, you did not know the things that were to your peace».

Efforts include but are not limited to: developing and implementing marine habitat protection and restoration strategies, conducting ongoing coral reef research, training individuals in marine ecosystem research and management, as well as animal husbandry, the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine wildlife including sea turtles, manatees and dolphins, creating programs to heighten public awareness of the ocean and its inhabitants and delivering marine education programs to communities and schools.

The latter includes good agricultural practices such as soil erosion prevention, minimizing water use and pollution, responsible use of chemicals, and habitat protection.

Special emphasis is given to the protection of trees as a habitat for migratory and local bird populations as well as other wildlife.

Special emphasis is given to the protection of big trees as habitat for migratory and local bird populations and other wildlife species — a requirement not present in SAN's current 2010 standard.

LINCOLN, MA — Mass Audubon, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and LandVest, has developed a web - based interactive map to assist the Massachusetts land conservation community and state and municipal environmental planners in identifying parcels best suited to meet land protection goals as birds, other animals and plants, and the habitats they depend upon are impacted by climate change.

Your body acts as a habitat, in that you provide warmth, nutrition, protection and support for optimal oxygenation.

Mass Audubon, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and LandVest, has developed a web - based interactive map to assist the Massachusetts land conservation community and state and municipal environmental planners in identifying parcels best suited to meet land protection goals as birds, other animals and plants, and the habitats they depend upon are impacted by climate change.

The acquired land is situated within a wetland habitat known locally as the Barnum Street Swamp and will further support groundwater protection, biodiversity, and passive recreation.

While coral reefs make up less than 0.1 percent of the sea floor, they serve as habitats for about 25 percent to 35 percent of all the oceans» fishes, roughly 500 million people worldwide rely on them as a source of protein and for coastal protection, and they are responsible for billions of dollars in tourism and fisheries revenue.

Trees are an ideal habitat for frogs not only because they allow them to escape from terrestrial predators, but also because their fallen leaves provide protection while the frogs are on the ground, breeding habitat and plenty of food, such as insects.

One positive finding of the ecological niche modelling study is that while the ranges of many species are expected to contract, much of the remaining suitable habitat for many species will be located within existing protected areas, and that the recent creation of new reserves such as Itombwe and Kabobo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have greatly increased the protection of some species under threat by future climate change.

«As vital carbon sinks and habitats for millions of people and imperilled wildlife, it is well known that forest protection is essential for any environmental solution — yet not all forests are equal,» said Professor James Watson of WCS and the University of Queensland.

The researchers conclude that improved monitoring and access to water withdrawal and streamflow data are needed to ensure protection of streams as drinking water sources and valuable habitat in the future.

Six groups of seals threatened by shrinking sea ice are gaining protections, as their habitats are forecast to shrink significantly due to global warming

Tim Preso, attorney for the environmental law firm Earthjustice, said grizzlies have made a comeback in that region thanks chiefly to habitat protections that curb human activities such as logging.

The coastal California gnatcatcher's status as a distinct subspecies makes it eligible for federal protection to keep the bird's shrub - land as habitat rather than a real estate development.

The new analysis acknowledges that other ecosystems, such as coral reefs and kelp forests, provide valuable storm and erosion protection, key fish habitat and recreation opportunities, and thus deserve protection.

The listing could lead to further protections for areas where these corals live, perhaps earning them designation as «critical habitat.»

• More effective management and protection of large areas outside of formally protected areas; • Increased law enforcement combined with improved legal frameworks and stiffer sanctions for poachers; • Coordination across all sectors on land use and protection of natural resources with a priority on conserving great ape populations; • Conservation advocacy for wildlife and law enforcement to effect behavior change; • An enhanced understanding of diseases such as Ebola to guide conservation actions; • Monitoring of great ape abundance and distribution, habitat loss, and illegal activities.

On otherwise barren mudflats, habitat - forming invasive species such as nonnative seaweed can offset the loss of foundation species and provide vital ecosystem services, such as storm protection and food production, on which nearly half the human population depends.

Nobody knows how to slow Bsal's spread, although Martel, Pasmans, and many others are discussing measures such as trade restrictions, habitat protection, and even enlisting other organisms to fight the pathogen.

The authors describe a series of «land - sparing mechanisms» that link yield increases with habitat protection, such as land - use zoning and smart subsidy schemes, along with real - world examples that show how they can work — from India to Latin America.

In comparison with waters outside the MPA, animal abundance in reefs was as much as 50 times higher, «highlighting the importance of both habitat complexity and protection from fishing for fish populations.»

Another study looking at lizard family trees will test whether these patterns might play a role in evolution on a larger scale: By giving lizards protection as they move around, stripes may allow them to explore different habitats, increasing the speed at which new species appear.

Silver Springs State Park provides a natural habitat for numerous species, including 18 endemic and 10 endangered plant species, as well as habitat for resident and migratory birds, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Intensify conservation efforts in the large landscapes required for snow leopard survival by identifying and designating critical habitats of key snow leopard populations as no - go areas for destructive land uses, maintaining their integrity and connectivity through natural corridors, and strengthening their protection on the ground.

As the result of our settlement, in 2013, the Service proposed Endangered Species Act protection for the Mono Basin sage grouse, along with a proposed designation of 1,868,017 acres of critical habitat (at a point at which the population had declined by up to 70 percent).

Bigelow Aerospace, an American space technology company, has already developed habitat modules, or expandable habitats (the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, or BEAM), which are able to provide radiation and thermal protection and serve as a facility in which astronauts can operate in space.

«Taking care of the planet is need of the hour,» writes Rashmi Kathuria (@rashkath), who shares tips to tackle climate change such as setting up a school club with activities related to habitat protection, celebrating «Earth Week,» promoting «Earth Hour» (the time to turn off that undesirable power), and an «Anti-Cracker Campaign» (to create awareness for the environmental risks of burning crackers).

FOCUS: Organizations that are starting an initiative to protect animals and their habitats Visit website The Binky Foundation is an organization that is dedicated to the the protection of domestic and wild animals as well as the protection and expansion of wildlife habitats.

Other issues include straddling stocks (relevant in the Belize / Honduras / Guatemala area), harvesting of marine resources such as sea slugs / cucumbers (which was certainly never thought of 1948), protection of mangroves, seagrass and other marine habitat, etc..

Managed by the Fisheries Department, a Marine Reserve is defined by the IUCN as «an area reserved as a nature conservation reserve for the protection, research, recreation, education and controlled extraction in relation to marine and freshwater species and their habitats.»

Channelkeeper is also supporting biological monitoring of nearshore underwater habitats such as kelp forests and rocky reefs in partnership with scientists from UCSB to track how fish populations and marine communities associated with these habitats respond over time to the protection provided by MPAs.

Gili Shark Foundation monitors the shark population around the waters of the Gili Islands in Lombok, Indonesia and is dedicated to the protection and conservation of the sharks themselves as well as their habitat.

Because of the protection which this unique ecosystem receives, it is also the habitat of rare wildlife such as snow cats, black storks and butterflies.

He depicts these «guardians of the sea» as graceful creatures worthy of our protection in their natural, but increasingly threatened, habitats.

Timing: Six - month timeframe $ 50K funding: paid trail crews, volunteers, kiosks, signage Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, Cape May, New Jersey Ponderlodge Golf Course Wildlife Habitat Restoration: Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey will partner with the Department of Environmental Protection to carry out the habitat restoration needed at the Ponderlodge site, a property that functioned as a golf course prior to being purchased for open space in 2006.

Offset buyers strongly supported forest projects that deliver benefits beyond carbon sequestration, such as alternative local livelihoods and habitat protection for threatened species.

Congressman John Sarbanes» (D - MD - 3) passion for the Chesapeake Bay habitat inspired the passing of H.R. 1650, which enhanced the protection of the Chesapeake Bay through programs that foster science and education, as well as other conservation measures.

Beyond lowering greenhouse gases, we're reporting impacts such as the creation of new jobs, access to clean energy and water, better health, and the protection of natural habitats.

Endangered Species Act protection is necessary to safeguard warming - threatened mountain species from all threats, as well as protecting their habitats — and the planet — from runaway global warming by helping spur strong measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on the local, national and international scale.

More about birds around the world: Rare Birds Raise Secret Brood in Birmingham Map of Bird Habitats Threatened by BP Oil Spill Bird Protection Clashes with Bride Prospects in India 17 % of North American Birds Facing Rapid Decline Woodland Birds Losing Out to Farmland Birds as Australian Rivers Dry Up Madagascar Bird Declared Extinct Bird Spotted Just Twice in 139 Years Found Breeding in Northeastern Afghanistan (UPDATED) 7 Weird and Wacky Endangered Birds Peace Could Prove Problematic For Migratory Birds

WildEarth Guardians has released a report grading states and federal agencies on their support of the cute critters and what they're doing to help keep the populations from shrinking further.Taking into consideration factors like habitat preservation, plague monitoring and conservation plans, the report card showed most states sitting below a B, with only Arizona and the National Park Service actually scoring a B. With all species declining and nearing threatened and endangered status, and the Mexican prairie dog currently listed as endangered, protection of this important animal is important.

The Convention, also known as CMS, is an international treaty organization, and the listing means member countries are obligated to provide protection for the giant rays and their habitat.

«Until recently, it was widely assumed that coral would bleach and die off worldwide as the oceans warm due to climate change,» explained Jessica Carilli, a coral researcher at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, «this would have very serious consequences, as loss of live coral — already observed in parts of the world — directly reduces fish habitats and the shoreline protection reefs provide from storms.»

It's time to ditch the one - strand policy of habitat protection, and move towards reining in human numbers and consumption as well.

It also ensures the permanent protection of a large vernal pool — important habitat for amphibians such as frogs and salamanders.

The World Commission on Dams reports that large dams are the «main physical threat» to the «degradation of watershed ecosystems» and destroy or restrict rivers» capacities to perform crucial ecosystem services such as providing habitat for fish reproduction, nutrient recycling, water purification, soil replenishment, flood control, and mangroves and wet - lands protection.