Sentences with phrase «habitat areas also»

Adjacent habitat areas also have been restored with native vegetation.

Not exact matches

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The Park District also proposes a restoration of the costal habitat at Rosewood that would expand the beach, prevent erosion and protect other aspects of the area.

WHEREAS, Farms also provide jobs, use less in services than they pay in property taxes, maintain wildlife habitat and water quality when well - managed, create beautiful scenic vistas, highlight the cultural heritage of many rural areas in the County, and offer fresh, local food to County residents;

Rising temperatures have reduced the area's sea ice cover, which serves as an important habitat not just for Adelie penguins but also for krill.

The model also suggests that education targeting the border areas between the residential community and bear habitats will have the biggest impact on limiting bear conflict.

Like other habitat specialists, Sungazers appear to be restricted to this area not only because of physical barriers such as large rivers and mountains, but also because of the unique climactic niche in this region.

Those areas not only harbor the highest numbers of species, they also happen to suffer very high rates of habitat destruction - a sort of double - whammy that puts many species at risk for extinction.

Not only do the mobbers know the location of their predator's habitat, allowing them to avoid it in future, but they have also made the worm's location visible to all other fishes in the area.

In the case of Arctic whales, the changes in sea ice might benefit their populations, at least in the short term: the loss and earlier retreat of sea ice opens up new habitats and, in some areas of the Arctic, has also led to an increase in food production and the length of their feeding season.

The researchers also discovered that forests in lower elevations — areas not generally targeted for panda habitat — are not being protected in the same way.

Watersheds not only supply water for domestic use but also provide a multitude of ecological and cultural services, including water for irrigation and industry, shelter, habitats for biodiversity and, in very poor areas, sources of livelihoods.

«Not only do bears die near roads, bears also avoid these areas, making many habitats with roads through them less effective.

The finding, reported in today's Nature, suggests that although fig trees may require a relatively large area to reproduce successfully, they also may be better than other trees at coping with isolation or habitat fragmentation.

In fact, they also find that areas outside nature reserves are showing increases in favorable panda habitat patches, thanks to sweeping nation - wide conservation efforts to curb deforestation and return cropland to forest.

Britain also supports a wide range of projects through bilateral aid, often in areas and habitats essential to the conservation of species.

Headwater streams, which provide the coldest available habitat in many areas, are often assumed to be the ultimate refuges for coldwater species, but many of these species are also acid - sensitive — and many headwaters of the southern Appalachian region are already too acid to support them.

Global warming also puts stress on wildlife such as walruses and polar bears as they lose their habitat areas.

Most large animals are also penned into areas that are surrounded by habitat loss, so their chances of moving are very slim.

In doing so, we could demonstrate that this species of dinosaur was able to blend in particularly well in areas with closed forests,» explains Mayr, and he summarizes, «We therefore assume that this was also the preferred habitat of Psittacosaurus.»

The planning covers a range of Geography and History objectives with a focus on the local area which can be easily adapted, and also Art and Science with a link to local buildings and habitats.

Areas beyond the walls of a school building also may be used as outdoor learning environments to teach about native plants and habitats.

In 2015, they also began utilizing permanent cat habitats in five area Petco stores.

Manufacturers also offer cage litter meant to be used for potty training, allowing a small animal owner to encourage the use of a designated area in the habitat for elimination.

Could it be that the birds not seen in the cat area were also responding to a specialized habitat — by «migrating» to a place with less human activity (e.g., the no - cat area), for example?

However, these variables would be confounded by correlation as the habitats favourable to cattle would also be favoured by feral cats (e.g. riparian areas), irrespective of impacts of cattle.

The project also works hard to educate the local community about the conservation of their local wildlife and habitat and you can support this area of the centre's work too.

This approach not only results in a better visitor experience but also reduces erosion in the lower watershed, ultimately enhancing the diverse coastal habitats in the area.

The proposed action (Alternative # 5 — Beaver Pond Terrace) called for a reorientation of management and use to more adequately preserve and interpret the area's globally significant Alaskan brown bear viewing opportunities and prime brown bear habitat, and to manage these elements as integral parts of an evolving environment that also contains nationally significant cultural resources, scenic values, and world - class sport fishing opportunities.

Special efforts have also been made to improve the contribution this area can make to maintaining large mammal populations through habitat and corridor identification while recognizing opportunities for responsible industrial activity.

We also monitor marine debris in the sandy beach and tidal habitats of our coastal MPAs to gauge whether human use of these areas may have negative impacts.

The environment can also benefit because there are financial incentives for keeping natural habitats intact — adventure activities like trekking and canoeing can create valuable jobs in rural areas.

Studies show there are 25 times more fish in areas close to mangroves, which also provide important habitats for birds and mammals.

There are also hanging bridges, rotating trunks and catwalks all within a 2,400 meter area where you can enjoy seeing local exotic animals in their natural habitat.

There are four marine turtle species that live in the shallow waters which are also an important habitat and nursery - area for a large number of fish, crustaceans, and others marine life.

The park is not just a display of indigenous flora and fauna but also an important area that cultivates rare plants that no longer have a strong natural habitat.

The area also has a wide variety of sanctuaries where many species of birds and other animals can be seen in their natural habitat.

Environmentalists are also worried about the impact to nesting animals and native habitat in the area, as well as the water supply.

With coastal vegetation's improvement of water quality by filtering becoming more evident, it is also necessary to point out how young fish very often use these nursery areas to thrive; storms are buffered and even how many other (species such as manatee) are dependent on these habitats.

Altered fish communities: Warmer lakes and streams will certainly provide more habitat for warmwater species as conditions in northern reaches of the basin become more suitable for warmwater fish and as lakes and streams are vacated by cool - and coldwater species.91 Habitat for coldwater fish, though not expected to disappear, will shrink substantially, though it could also expand in some areas, such as Lake Superior.

These increases in runoff would likely improve conditions for water - dependent natural resources, such as cienegas, riparian areas, and aquatic habitats, which are vulnerable to low flows that are experienced seasonally, especially in summer months, and also during droughts [5]--[7].

Also, the WLTrust picks areas to buy which are the habitat for endangered species.

Trees also reduce air pollution, provide wildlife habitat, and make outdoor areas more pleasant for walking and recreation.

The public also expected that while the power project was being appealed, construction work would not be allowed, particularly in the areas presented as habitat for the endangered Blandings turtle, but in fact, both the MOECC and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry allowed it.

They can also provide safe havens for species whose original habitats no longer suit them and nurseries to repopulate areas damaged by low oxygen and lack of nutrients.

Setting those areas aside would help lock away carbon and shore up wildlife habitat, but they also serve as a hedge against the uncertainty of rising global temperatures, Asner said.

Audubon's climate model shows only a modest overall decrease in winter in areas with suitable climate space; however, the model also shows a substantial shifting of that habitat northward and, more intriguingly, inland.

«The results also highlight the lack of connectivity between different habitats on a single reef, such as shallow and deep water, which has important implications under future climate change scenarios, as coral reefs will be largely dependent on neighbouring areas for their recovery.»

They are found in arboreal habitats, but in some areas are also rock - dwellers.

However, we demonstrated that there is specialisation of the coral host to particular reef environments, with each strain of coral host associating only with particular types of symbiotic algae... the results also highlight the lack of connectivity between different habitats on a single reef, such as shallow and deep water, which has important implications under future climate change scenarios, as coral reefs will be largely dependent on neighbouring areas for their recovery.