Sentences with phrase «area with vegetation»

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Communities should contain patchworks of flammable fuels such as vegetation, houses and cars, interspersed with less flammable and nonflammable areas such as parking lots and areas cleaned of vegetation.

Under the agreement a perpetual restrictive covenant has been placed on the 121.7 ha which will require the area to be maintained and managed for its value as native vegetation with improvement of its assessed habitat score from 7/10 to 8/10 over a 20 - year period.

Nonetheless, it was clear that birds and other fauna used coffee growing areas that were integrated with or close to native vegetation.

increased cover and diversity of in - stream aquatic vegetation, particularly in areas of the Wakool River downstream of the confluence with Yallakool Creek

A major part is covered by woods, but some areas with less vegetation even remind of the American southwest.

For example, presumably, you could have a communist community in an area with unlimited energy - rich wild life and vegetation, warm, stable climate and natural places to live such as caves.

The upland areas will be treated with pesticides to control invasive species and then be planted with native vegetation.

The researchers found that the presence and seriousness of gastrointestinal parasitic infections were higher in more urbanized areas with land covered by compact soil and cultivated vegetation.

The study, «Response of understory vegetation to salvage logging following a high - severity wildfire,» reports a modest difference between logged and unlogged areas for some shrubs, but researchers with the agency's Pacific Southwest Research Station conclude the diversity of plant species and their abundance, as a whole, differed little between logged and unlogged sites.

These areas generate 100 times as much dust as desert covered with vegetation.

Recognizing areas with patchy vegetation could also help pest control agencies to identify where locust swarms might originate.

The results suggest that climate change will convert much of the area currently occupied by temperate grasslands and deserts to subtropical vegetation with effects on associated wildlife and human populations.

With the data they simulated 130 years of growth following the Yellowstone Fires using a computer model calibrated to the study area and used by forest and land managers around the U.S., called the Forest Vegetation Simulator.

«The denser the urban area, the better the benefit,» Kalkstein said, pointing out that a city like New York with roughly 27,000 people per square mile could save many more lives with vegetation and albedo enhancement than Los Angeles with its 7,500 - people - per - square - mile population density.

Inland areas with low rainfall and more open vegetation had higher cat densities than most coastal, wetter areas, but only after extensive rain.

Large, densely populated urban areas are highly susceptible to exhausting heat waves exacerbated by the «heat island» effect in which once permeable, cooling surfaces like open land, bodies of water and vegetation have been replaced with surfaces that capture and retain heat like asphalt and concrete.

Another co-author, Rhonda Quinn of Seton Hall University, studied carbon isotopes in the soil, which along with animal fossils at the site allowed researchers to reconstruct the area's vegetation.

At least half of current vegetated areas are predicted to shift to a different type of vegetation class, with a general trend of now - present grasses and small shrubs yielding to larger shrubs and trees as the climate warms, the scientists said.

A rain garden is a landscaped area planted preferably with wildflowers and other native vegetation that soak up rainwater, from the roofs, driveways or other impervious surfaces.

However, the findings in the study indicated that ravens also preferred nesting areas with non-native vegetation and they avoided junipers more so than on random sites.

The silicate + CO2 - > different silicate + carbonate chemical weathering rate tends to increase with temperature globally, and so is a negative feedback (but is too slow to damp out short term changes)-- but chemical weathering is also affected by vegetation, land area, and terrain (and minerology, though I'm not sure how much that varies among entire mountain ranges or climate zones)-- ie mountanous regions which are in the vicinity of a warm rainy climate are ideal for enhancing chemical weathering (see Appalachians in the Paleozoic, more recently the Himalayas).

But in areas with complex landscapes like Montana, data points so widely spaced are inadequate to reflect variability in terrain and vegetation and their influence on climate.

Areas with little or no burnable vegetation are shown in grey (NB).

Complete restoration of deforested areas is unrealistic, yet 100 GtC carbon drawdown is conceivable because: (1) the human - enhanced atmospheric CO2 level increases carbon uptake by some vegetation and soils, (2) improved agricultural practices can convert agriculture from a CO2 ource into a CO2 sink [174], (3) biomass - burning power plants with CO2 capture and storage can contribute to CO2 drawdown.

Forests that historically had large areas with no snow on the ground for two to four months and high moisture loss from soils and vegetation in spring and summer have seen the biggest increases in wildfire in early spring snowmelt years (for example, the northern Rockies and parts of the Sierra Nevada).

Chiggers tend to congregate in shady areas with a lot of vegetation and can be found in fresh cut grass, tall weeds, overgrown and wooded areas.

Students create an Arizona map with counties, county seats, mountain ranges, rivers, dams, climate areas, and vegetation zones.

Eradication of cats was possible for various reasons: firstly, it is an island with a very small human population and therefore with a low risk or re-introduction of cats; its size is small (26km2) which helps control and monitoring; and lastly, the vegetation is sparse, with many open areas.

Set in a peaceful garden area and with the sandy beach just yards away, these chalets are the perfect way to relax and enjoy the stunning natural environment of the Sok San Beach Resort, nestling between verdant vegetation and azure sea.

Apartment 2 is on the ground level setback from the front with a private outdoor garden area bordering the natural creek vegetation.

Apartment 9 is on the ground level setback from the front with a beautiful outdoor garden area bordering the natural creek vegetation.

Coastal Trail at Muir Beach >> As part of the larger Redwood Creek Restoration Project, this segment was transformed into a sustainable, multi-use trail and adjacent habitat areas restored with native vegetation.

Diseased trees were removed and the area was replanted with native vegetation.

This beach cove exemplifies a classic coastal California area, with steep cliffs jutting into the ocean and vegetation that clings to its layered sides.

A combination of dry vegetation and the Santa Ana winds have fueled wildfires across Southern California, with the Skirball fire now threatening the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Cotswolds is simply pretty with its rolling hills, beautiful vegetation and stately manor houses.

In addition, Wailua is a particularly stunning area of Hawaii with beautiful vistas and lush tropical vegetation.

Guests can make use of the communal dining area with a coffee station, a microwave, and a fridge as well as the swimming pool surrounded by lush vegetation.

Similar to the LaGuardia lounge, the reception area has a reception area with a green wall (a wall covered largely in vegetation).

Jimbaran Bay is an area of outstanding natural beauty and Gending Kedis villas have breathtaking views over a steep wooded ravine with luxuriant green vegetation.

The larger island, with an area of 14 km2 (5.4 sq mi), is rocky and rugged, with the dominant vegetation including elephant trees, clustervines, and nettlespurge.

The lowland areas tend to have arid and semi-arid vegetation, with many thorny shrubs and cacti, and almost bare volcanic rock elsewhere.

Currently, the most extensive vegetation communities on the islands are grassland and coastal sage scrub with significant areas of chaparral on Santa Cruz Island, and to a lesser degree, on Santa Rosa Island.

Adjacent habitat areas also have been restored with native vegetation.

The land cover of the reserve and surrounding area has been mapped and is shown on large scale colour air photos held by the Forest Department, The reserve's vegetation is almost entirely Red Mangrove, with a belt of mixed freshwater swamp species such as Bullet Tree around Fabers Lagoon.

Located in one of the most quite places of the area and with easy access Surrounded by tropical vegetation Villa Teca hotel is located in the most remote and pristine area of Manuel Antonio yet...

You will encounter vegetation unique to the area, active wildlife and a pool with a waterfall in which you can cool down after an adventurous trek.

Facilities and Features: - A luxury master bedroom features a king - size bed, a large and comfortable sofa, air - conditioning, flat - screen TV, the en - suite bathroom with freestanding bathtub and toiletries, a glass wall overlooking the tropical vegetation and dual sinks as well as a shower area - An open - concept living area features a ceiling fan, armchairs - Little dining table is apt for two people - Modern kitchen with coffee maker and appliances - Swimming pool area features pool towels, rattan sun chairs and the pool deck - Terrace - WIFI internet access - Entertainment features TV Services: - Daily breakfast included - Housekeeping - Security service - Gardener - Pool maintenance - Welcome drinks - 24H security

Anything you want to know about the fish, the coral, and the vegetation life in this area is a joy for Capt Crosby to share with you.

The property provides an atmosphere of tranquility, naturalist and quiet with typical vegetation of volcanic areas (behind is the Volcan de la Corona).