Sentences with phrase «endangered forests for»

In 1968, Joe and Lucianne Carmichael purchased the site and sought to preserve the 7.66 acres of endangered forest for its great value as wetlands and as a powerful source of creative inspiration and education.

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The messages are backed by surveys and studies arguing, for example, that paper made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-- certified wood actually protects wildlife, flora and «the increasingly endangered North American manufacturing job.»
And then for the crumbled chocolate on top, I chopped up 2 squares of Endangered Species Natural Dark Chocolate with Forest Mint (72 % cocoa).
We verified a reforestation project in the highly endangered Atlantic Forest of Brazil as a carbon offset for Jacques Vabre, a coffee brand in France.
That they are endangered in many places in Central America, but Belize has the healthiest population of jaguars in the region because Belize has so much intact forest; there is a habitat for them.
«That case absolutely sparked this and highlighted gaps in the law,» said state Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D - Forest Hills), referring to David Hartshorn, who was charged with criminal sexual act, use of a child in a sexual performance, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly took advantage of young athletes in his home for nearly two years, according to the Queens district attorney.
All those hotels and shops built within the protected areas for the tourists are cutting down on actual forest habitat for the endangered big cats.
For the feature story related to this gallery, see «Endangered Forest Elephants, Caught in the Crossfire».
The National Park is a globally important hotspot of biodiversity with many rare and endangered species, including orchids, butterflies and birds, some of which are found nowhere else in the world except for the mountain forests of Jamaica.
«Considering that most of the critically endangered orangutan's habitat is disturbed by human activities, understanding the habitat elements required to ensure orangutan survival in degraded forests is key for their long - term survival,» added Marc Ancrenaz of HUTAN / Borneo Futures, a core project partner.
The authors of the present study examined the suitability of forest reserves in Victoria, Australia for conservation of the Critically Endangered Leadbeater's Possum, Gymnobelideus leadbeateri.
Hundreds of thousands of hectares of the forests and wetlands would be cleared for the canal, destroying the habitats and food sources of already endangered species such as the Baird's tapir (Tapirus bairdii), the spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), the harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) and the jaguar (Panthera onca), a creature of mystical importance to Mesoamerican cultures.
«Myanmar's extensive forests are declining rapidly due to political and economic change: The country is one of the most forested in Southeast Asia, providing habitat for endangered species.»
A team led by University of California, Santa Barbara plant ecologist Shelley Crausbay is studying high - elevation cloud forests that provide habitat for a number of rare birds, most of which are endangered.
Such certifications, among other voluntary corporate sustainability programs, can help conserve tropical forests by providing — on paper, at least — some level of protection for forests and areas with rare or endangered species.
Aditya Joshi, a researcher with the Wildlife Conservation Trust and an author on the paper, says, «Conservation of corridors and forest areas outside of the protected area network is critical for long - term demographic and genetic viability of many endangered species and future growth and recovery of tiger populations.»
Footage from hidden cameras in Brazil's Atlantic Forest is inspiring new hope for the region's critically endangered jaguar (Panthera onca).
Though once widespread, this endangered species is only limited to fragmental mountain forests, and the highest altitude (up to 4,500 meters) of any primate, making them a fascinating subject for evolutionary biologists to study to reveal the genetics behind their adaptations.
The imperiled plants and animals who share our deserts, forests, rivers and oceans have much to be thankful for in the Endangered Species Act.
I have a journalism degree technically, but I have three times as many science credits in environmental biology, physical science, and work as an endangered species biologist for the US Forest Service and others.
Riparian forests — the ribbons of trees that grow along river channels — play an important ecological role as refuges for endangered species in dry areas.
In 2015 sought «endangered» protections for Africa's savannah and forest elephants, with both species vanishing due to the illegal ivory trade.
† In addition, by sourcing our MCT oil from coconuts, we prevent the deforestation of palm forests — a natural habitat for endangered orangutans.
Spot chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once - in - a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in th... Read More
Spot chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once - in - a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Spot chimps in Kalinzu Forest and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once - in - a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Day 3 Dry landing on San Cristobal and visit the breeding centre for endangered giant tortoises on the island's southern shore in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to many bird species including the endemic mockingbird and to the lava lizard.
Dry landing on San Cristobal and visit the breeding centre for endangered giant tortoises on the island's southern shore in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to many bird species including the endemic mockingbird and to the lava lizard.
Afternoon: San Cristobal Island: drive through the highalnds of the island to stop at Cerro Colorado, the breeding center for the endangered giant tortoises, found in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to dozens of bird species and the San Cristobal lava lizard.
Due to the intact connectivity of the extensive seagrass beds, desnse mangrove forests, and robust coral reefs, the remoteness of the area, and the history of protection from coastal development, the Gardens of the Queen represents a «baseline» for a nearly pristine Caribbean marine ecosystem; an ecosystem that includes healthy populations of apex predators like sharks and groupers, important grazers like Rainbow parrotfish and long - spine sea urchins, and recovering endangered species like elkhorn coral and hawksbill sea turtles.
Frost, Nancy Agati and Amie Potsic at The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Nancy Agati, Frosted, red twig dogwood branches, wood, glue, 26» x26» x18 ″ variable, 2013 and Amie Potsic, Endangered Seasons — Winter, a site - specific installation involving silk imprinted with imagery from the forest canopy and Made in China, photography.
I have a journalism degree technically, but I have three times as many science credits in environmental biology, physical science, and work as an endangered species biologist for the US Forest Service and others.
Preserving forests might make economic sense for governments and forest dwellers, and it could also help preserve the habitats of endangered mammals such as orangutans and elephants, according to a study released this week.
Armenian environmental activists fighting plans to build a copper mine in an endangered forest got a boost recently when former System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, surely the world's most famous Armenian - American rock star, sent a message of support for their campaign and promised to donate a song to the cause.One of few significant wooded areas remaining in a country already heavily deforested, the Teghut Forest in northern Armenia is home to many native species, including the Syrian brown bear, the endangered Caucasian gray bear, and the short - toed forest got a boost recently when former System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, surely the world's most famous Armenian - American rock star, sent a message of support for their campaign and promised to donate a song to the cause.One of few significant wooded areas remaining in a country already heavily deforested, the Teghut Forest in northern Armenia is home to many native species, including the Syrian brown bear, the endangered Caucasian gray bear, and the short - toed Forest in northern Armenia is home to many native species, including the Syrian brown bear, the endangered Caucasian gray bear, and the short - toed eagle.
REDD stands for Reducing greenhouse gas Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, and it works primarily by saving endangered rainforest.
(04/28/2014) An Indonesian has won the world's most prestigious award for environmental activism for his efforts to fight illegal logging, forest encroachment for palm oil production, and a policy that would open up vast swathes of an endangered ecosystem for mining and industrial plantations.
That story quoted environment minister Carlos Morales Vázquez as saying the state had cancelled a program that used the acronym «REDD» for Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, a term that generally refers to programs that harness carbon markets to save endangered rainforest using agreed - upon carbon standards and methodologies.
to clean energy; yes to dense, beautiful, and affordable communities; yes to safer streets for everyone from children to the elderly; yes to a walkable, bikable, transit - rich transportation system; yes to electric vehicles, internet - speed ride sharing, and the smart grid; yes to wind, solar, and ultra-efficiency; yes to innovation and science and solutions we haven't even imagined yet; yes to restored, carbon - absorbing grasslands, to oceans no longer endangered by acidification, and to towering Northwest forests regrown to once again capture vast quantities of carbon.
8 November 2013 The last five years have been busy ones for Leslie Durchinger, Mike Korchinsky, and hundreds of others «green entrepreneurs» scouring the planet for endangered or degraded forests to conserve.
Most of the projects in the pipeline are «REDD» projects, which work by saving endangered forest (The acronym stands for «reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation»).
She's also pursuing energy development, logging for «forest health» and motorized recreation on public lands, mountain top removal for coal mining in Appalachia, and captive breeding of endangered species in lieu of habitat protection.
The infrastructure for development and transmission threatens to fragment forests that protect important watersheds and provide habitat for endangered species and migratory birds.
In Brazil, the best - known form of PES is REDD — an acronym for programs that conserve endangered forest by harnessing carbon finance to «Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation», but the most advanced programs cover water — often by restoring forests that regulate rivers.
Demand for wood fuel and charcoal also leads to deforestation, devastates biodiversity, reduces habitat for endangered species and reduces carbon uptake by forests.
Forest carbon projects provided many «fairly impressive co-benefits in 2013, including 9,000 jobs; 13 million hectares of habitat for endangered species; and $ 41 million in education, health care, and infrastructure, Goldstein said.
The designation could increase the area of forest conserved within oil palm plantations provided it has high conservation significance, such as serving as habitat for endangered species like orangutans, Sumatran tigers, and rhinos.
The Rainforest Action Network, for example, in recent years has forged deals with companies such as Home Depot Inc. to quit using wood products from endangered forests in exchange for public endorsements.»
Voluntary carbon markets provide a way for companies to reduce their overall emissions by, say, saving endangered forests, or planting trees, or financing the construction of wind farms.
8 June 2015 BONN Germany It's hard to imagine a set of activities more poorly - understood than REDD, which stands for «Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation», and generally involves using carbon finance to save endangered forests.
But when plantations and processing plants move in, they clear cut vast tracts of tropical rainforest, destroying critical habitat for endangered species and violating the rights of forest - dependent communities.
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