Not exact matches
In 2017 - 18, Commonwealth environmental water will continue to
build on the positive responses of vegetation from past environmental watering and natural flows; and provide
habitat and recruitment opportunities for waterbirds,
native fish, turtles and frogs.
Through these biodynamic ranching practices, we are learning that healthy lands create wonderful
habitats for
native and migratory animals, effectively hold ground water,
build topsoil, and sequester carbon from the atmosphere!»
Areas beyond the walls of a school
building also may be used as outdoor learning environments to teach about
native plants and
habitats.
* Human impact: Loss of
habitat due to development, radio / TV / cellular phone towers, high - rise glass
buildings, power lines, wind turbines, wetland destruction to name a few have had the greatest impact on the decline of
native species around the world.
The transformation of Lands End has proceeded in several key phases including restoring
native plant
habitat, improving forest health, expanding scenic vistas, creating new overlooks, enhancing trail experiences, and
building a new visitor facility, the Lands End Lookout.
These students helped mend fences, fix beach access sand ladders, maintain boardwalks, restore
native habitats, remove social trails, and
build trail tread across the Golden Gate National Parks.
Past projects have included maintaining trails, growing plants at our
native plant nurseries, creating
habitat for endangered species, restoring historic sailing ships, and
building fences to protect sensitive park sites.
Imagine high - tech
buildings so in tune with the biosphere that they inhabit the landscape like
native trees, making oxygen, sequestering carbon, fixing nitrogen, purifying water, providing
habitat for thousands of species, accruing solar energy,
building soil, and changing with the seasons — while also generating remarkable productivity and providing beauty, comfort, and delight.
And, at the generous glazing system between the interior and exterior of the
building, an integrated outdoor bench invites passersby to watch architects in their
native habitat — the meeting.
It is planted with
native plants designed to provide
habitat for local animals and insects and is an important part of the water management strategy for the
building
Imagine a city block that
built healthy soil, cleaned water, and provided
native habitat a vibrant home - what would that city block look like?