Sentences with phrase «for wildlife impacts»

The wind industry is one of the only industries that voluntarily studies and mitigates for wildlife impacts.

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Further modification to the plans, involving a daylighted creek channel and wildlife access along with the creek flow under 98th ave as part of the project would allow the project to have a positive impact on the natural environment, enhance regional biodiversity, and allow for the re-establishment of an important historical attribute of the City of Edmonton.

For more information on the Sustainable Agriculture Standard and how Rainforest Alliance certification benefits communities, forests, and wildlife, read the SAN / Rainforest Alliance Impacts Report.

Keeping abreast of the new scientific discoveries and tools related to climate change, designing and implementing our own research and monitoring projects, encouraging scientists to use our wildlife sanctuaries, and sharing lessons learned with our partners are appropriate high impact strategies for a science - based organization like Mass Audubon.

To insure that any use of pesticides on Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries is undertaken in a manner that will minimize the potential for impacts to non-target species, Mass Audubon developed a policy for the use of pesticides on its wildlife sanctuaries.

«While we welcome some of the concessions that have been made by the Government - including noise reduction measures and longer tunnels - we are dubious as to whether this will make any overall difference to the environmental impact of the rail line, which will still consume huge amounts of energy and damage many important sites for wildlife.

Impacts to wildlife in Haverstraw Bay, one of the most important spawning areas and nurseries for fish throughout the Hudson River Estuary and the Atlantic Coast.

The Thompson campaign has pointed out throughout the city comptroller's run for mayor that he has worked hard on environmental efforts, including attempting to stop natural gas drilling within or near the city's upstate watershed, which provides drinking water to the city's residents; calling for the preservation of wildlife space in the Ridgewood Reservoir; and issuing a report documenting the impact of airport congestion at the city's three major airports; and the rise in airport runoff, especially the flow from Kennedy Airport into marshes in Jamaica Bay.

For some wildlife species, these impacts are problematic.

Reductions in biodiversity from illegal wildlife trade can have other substantial negative human health impacts, including the loss of potential sources of pharmaceuticals, experimental models for studying disease, crop pollination and micronutrients for humans lacking alternative sources of protein.

Bicknell was familiar with research on the benefits of reduced - impact logging for forest preservation, but few studies had examined how sustainable forestry practices affected wildlife in the rainforest.

The impact on other wildlife was low: Only a few raptors snatched up vaccines meant for the wolves.

Local involvement in, and support for, wildlife research is particularly important in the event that isolated or threatened populations are identified, as resulting management decisions could directly impact their lives.

And for us that was a much more powerful example of climate change impacting wildlife than anything which we have seen previously and gave us an image of climate change that the receding glaciers didn't.

The levels aren't enough to raise concerns for swimmers and tap - water drinkers, but the impact on wildlife is unknown.

Lips and other experts are also calling for a testing program to sample animals in the wildlife trade that may carry the pathogen, to trace its movement and mitigate its impact.

For instance, existing plans that enlarge the conservation scope of refuges by promoting wildlife corridors show how conservation reserves can simultaneously improve habitat, reduce nonclimate impacts, and enhance resilience to climate change.

Many locals enjoy having the monkeys in the park, but wildlife officials are concerned about overpopulation caused by human feeding, the nonnative animals» ecological impact and the potential for interspecies disease transmission.

Researchers at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) at the University of Kent say that with over 4 million km2 of tropical forests harvested for timber worldwide, improving the way logging impacts on wildlife is essential for global biodiversity conservation.

This is why on 24 March millions of people across the world will come together for Earth Hour, to show their commitment to reducing global emissions and protecting people and wildlife from the impacts of climate change.

BTB is of global concern for multiple reasons — the economic impact on animal production, the potential spread to wildlife, and the risk of transmission to humans.

«These levels are known to impact both the human experience in national parks and have a range of repercussions for wildlife... so animals use sounds for many essential life functions, such as predator avoidance, navigation, finding food, mate attraction and maintenance of social groups.

«If we use low - impact development approaches to storm - water management instead of just building bigger storm water pipes, we can reduce flooding, have cleaner water, and improve habitat for wildlife.»

The study draws on an earlier analysis the lab conducted for the Western Governors» Association to identify areas where renewable resources are the strongest, most consistent, and most concentrated, and where development would avoid protected areas and minimize the overall impact on wildlife habitat.

(B) establishes programs for monitoring the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on fish, wildlife, and plant populations, habitats, ecosystems, and associated ecological processes;

These species were introduced by people at different stages in the island's human history and became invasive, negatively impacting wildlife populations and island food security for the small human population.

The recovery of the wildlife following these pressures will be monitored under the South Georgia Government's science strategy, but there may be opportunity for additional science to run alongside this monitoring and to better understand the impact that humans have in this environment and represents a unique large scale ecological experiment.

We also share the concerns of people who care deeply about the impact of these chemicals on lab animals, companion animals and wildlife, and the health of the planet for future generations.

All our conservation programs and activities work toward the following goals: Protected high conservation value marine and coastal areas, low - impact sustainable fisheries, reduced negative impacts and risks of shipping, doubling of the wild tiger populations of Nepal, responsible development solutions that conserve wildlife, community - level habitat - friendly renewable energy, land - use management to support a low - carbon economy, and one in 10 Canadians caring for nature.

Our action plan calls for a public - awareness campaign encouraging responsible cat ownership by showing the impact feral and free - ranging cats pose to native wildlife.

Instead, it opted for a low - key approach of meeting with the cat - colony supporters and cat owners in a public relations campaign «focusing on responsible cat ownership and the impact on native wildlife posed by feral and free - ranging cats.»

Even if they fall for the outlandish claims about predation, wildlife impacts, and all the rest — they don't see anything in the way of a real solution.

With the support of our generous donors, the Foundation is helping researchers around the world find solutions for not only our pets but for multiple wildlife species impacted by cancer.

Indeed, the Plan's Justification for Management Action suggests that FWS has an insufficient and / or largely incorrect understanding of the impacts of feral and free - roaming cats on native wildlife and the environment.

Stone founded the Center for Wildlife Health Research to reduce the negative impact of human activities on wildlife.

Their goal is to review all submitted grant proposals and recommend funding for those that have the greatest impact on improving the health and well - being of companion animals, horses and wildlife.

Epidemiology can not identify a single specific cause for these transforming changes in the character of Leptospirosis but several factors are thought to be important: (1) Impact of use of Bivalent vaccine in late 1970s & 1980s with subsequent reduced use in the 1990s (2) Expansion of suburbs into formerly rural lands, & (3) Increased interaction / encroachment of people & pets upon wildlife.

While cats do not belong outdoors for their own safety and outdoor cats have a negative impact on the wildlife and environment, we live in a world where cats are let outside every day.

Finally, the return of feral cats to the wild must be balanced against the impacts these cats can have on wildlife, including on threatened and endangered species, habitats, and food sources for native predators.»

In addition to providing medical care for injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of releasing them back to the wild, Project Wildlife is committed to educating others about how human activities impact wild animals.

In Washington, D.C., for example, the City Paper (September 15, 2015) reported on a controversial, regressive wildlife plan proposed by a city agency: ``... Washington Humane Society's vice president of external affairs, Scott Giacoppo, wrote that the Wildlife Action Plan as proposed «would result in the rounding up and killing of feral cats — essentially a reversal back to the animal policies of the 1800s that were ultimately proven to have no impact on the population at all.

They adopted, among other measures, a requirement that pet owners tell the county whether they intend to breed their animals.The commissioners backed off a $ 50 - per - litter impact fee, the most controversial part of the proposed changes.But the commissioners abolished «voice control» standards, essentially requiring a leash for dogs on public property, and banned dogs that are part wolf and other wildlife hybrids.

There is no question that the health of local citizenry — including children — is being put at risk, property values in the hoarding areas will be impacted and local wildlife will continue to be devastated,» said Grant Sizemore, Cats Indoors Program Manager for ABC.

Be prepared for the next news story, media release, position statement, local ordinance, House or Senate bill, or government report that (intentionally or not) misrepresents free - roaming cats» impact on wildlife and the environment, public health threat, etc. with Feral Cat Witch - hunt Bingo!

Cats left to fend for themselves experience poor health, shortened lifespans, and negatively impact indigenous wildlife.

Instead of listening to ABC, who provide no evidence that cats are having a negative impact on the District's wildlife or habitats, the DDOE should look to the Washington Humane Society for guidance.

Founded in 2004, the Center for Wildlife Health Research has as its mission to reduce negative impacts of human activities on wildlife.

HUGH MCGREGOR: The main benefit of working out what cats are attracted to in terms of burnt areas is it gives us great understanding of how we can then manage those impacts and how to make landscape worse for cats and better for native wildlife.

Feng: It is a natural and easy fit for us because as a young company, all of us at P.L.A.Y. are passionate about doing what we can to help our planet, be it through contribution to IFAW for wildlife conservation and animal protection, or through environmental impact we make by selling eco-friendly products.

Reducing the Impact of Cats and Birds on Wildlife: Recommended Bylaws and Policies contains recommendations for municipalities to address the impacts of free - roaming and feral cats on birds and other small wildlife.