Sentences with phrase «habitat for wildlife»

I began spending much of my time working on improving habitat for wildlife and spreading the word about global warming.

The tree will be protected for its lifetime, so that it grows to maturity in the forest, creating a vital habitat for wildlife.

At the ecosystem level, the maintenance of natural areas within and around organic fields and absence of chemical inputs create suitable habitats for wildlife.

«Beyond those areas you already have withdrawn from oil and gas leasing, there are additional places that warrant consideration because they encompass especially diverse habitats, support high species richness, provide habitat for wildlife during critical life stages, host extraordinary productivity, or otherwise sustain the resilience of the Arctic marine ecosystem,» the scientists wrote.

Common reed is a non-native invasive grass that displaces native plant species that provide important habitat for wildlife.

«A lot of emphasis is given to housing density whereas this would provide an opportunity for homebuyers to live in a more balanced environment where brownfield sites and other inhospitable sites are properly remediated and put to good use, as well as creating and providing better habitats for wildlife.

The works reimagined the natural habitats for the wildlife of the Presidio.

Explore the diverse landscapes, breathtaking views, the rich habitats for wildlife of Golden Bay's spectacular North - West.

The rugged, arid landscape of juniper forest proves a rich habitat for wildlife.

Farmers using climate - smart practices understand that trees do a lot on farms: they can act as windbreaks, reducing soil erosion; they can enrich soil; they can filter water, resulting in higher water quality; they provide shade for workers and shade - loving plants; they create habitat for wildlife and wildlife corridors; they suck up and store greenhouse gasses — the list goes on.

The nexus of three ecotomes — wetlands, floodplain forest, and Blackland Prairie — defines the precious character of Laguna Gloria's landscape and provides a unique urban habitat for wildlife.

The trees also provide sustainable habitat for wildlife and will enhance the natural landscape with native broad - leaved trees.

At the same time, the reforestation of degraded land can improve biodiversity, enhance habitats for wildlife, improve air and water quality, provide soil filtration, control erosion, and prevent heat islands.

Pennsylvania's forested landscapes provide critical habitat for wildlife and offer important recreational opportunities for millions of people yearly.

Sheep grazing led to the development of many meadows on the sanctuary, and our current team of munchers help us maintain open habitat for wildlife.

Keynote speaker Julie Zickefoose, acclaimed author, artist, naturalist and blogger, will share with participants her practical and whimsical suggestions for creating personal habitats for wildlife.

The project, proposed by firm Tidal Lagoon Power, also hopes to save more than 236,000 tonnes in carbon emissions a year, protect against coastal flooding and provide new habitats for wildlife.

He added: «Floodplains provide high quality habitats for wildlife, they can offer outstanding recreational opportunities for people, and they help improve water quality.

Wetlands are important habitats for wildlife from fish to frogs... to flamingos.

Headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, IFAW operates in 40 countries, rescuing animals and promoting conservation to secure a safe habitat for wildlife.

It is hard enough to replicate habitats for wildlife in situ, let alone remotely.

Are you tempted to work in a unique environment where soils support habitats for wildlife such as sea lions, elephant seals, albatrosses, penguins, sooty shearwaters, white - chinned petrels, prions and rare and endemic passerines and wild flowers?

Green initiatives are found all over the property and include a garden habitat for wildlife, a fitness center with recycled rubber floors, as well as a restaurant that serves fresh, local cuisine.

In the heart of the east end of London, a floating habitat for wildlife has appeared.

Heritage's wind farm siting process begins with the identification of working landscapes (generally agricultural), which inherently offer minimal habitat for wildlife.

«A better understanding of how tree diversity affects carbon storage will be useful for developing guidelines to design carbon projects that store high amounts of carbon and have additional benefits such as providing more habitat for wildlife.»

Daylighting also improves habitat for wildlife because it restores the Saw Mill River's bed and banks to a more natural state.

Daryl Smith, the director of the TPC, believes that using the multiple species plantings on sandy, marginal agricultural land could yield several benefits, not least of which would be reducing soil erosion and creating better habitats for wildlife.

Demand for grazing lands may lead to deforestation and the loss of natural habitats for wildlife.

Results showed that the distribution of ungulate hunters on private lands is highly correlated with predator compensation claims, indicating depredation occurs on private lands that contain important habitat for wildlife.

«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.»

Vernal pools — seasonal water bodies formed by the collection of water in small depressions of the terrestrial landscape — are vital habitats for wildlife and are an important energy source for the ecosystem.

The Netherlands: Stichting wAarde (Earth Value Foundation) works with youth to plant trees around Amsterdam and Utrecht, improving air quality and restoring urban habitats for wildlife.

The trees also replenish sustainable habitat for wildlife and will enhance the natural landscape with native trees.

When biofuel crops are grown in appropriate places and under sustainable conditions, they offer a host of benefits: reduced fossil fuel use; diversified fuel supplies; increased employment; decreased greenhouse gas emissions; enhanced habitat for wildlife; improved soil and water quality; and more stable global land use, thereby reducing pressure to clear new land.

Several coastal lagoons provide a rich habitat for wildlife and birds while the Barrier Reef is about 35 miles offshore from the mainland.

The mangrove forests along tropical and subtropical coastlines provide myriad benefits: They buffer against waves and wind, inhibit erosion, create habitat for wildlife and fish, and prevent saltwater intrusion into rivers and streams.

North America's working forests offer wonderful places to recreate, while also providing habitat for wildlife, cleaning our air and water, sustaining our economies and helping to improve the quality of life of millions.

The use of modern crop protection technologies such as pesticides allows us to maximise the productivity of existing agricultural land, so leaving uncropped land as habitats for wildlife.

The restoration work at these habitat parks not only provide access to the River, but they also help to improve water quality and provide habitat for wildlife, including pollinators.

• Erie County's Natural Habitat Pocket Parks along the Buffalo River, with staff from the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning helping to secure federal Great Lake Restoration Initiative Funding to provide better access to the River, improve the water quality and provided habitat for wildlife;

Getting more from really good farmland, then setting aside land that is of marginal quality and returning it to habitat for wildlife is very beneficial to the environment.

«While we have made some progress in protecting larger wetlands that act as habitat for wildlife, we have been less successful in protecting smaller ones that continue to be removed to make way for things such as new housing subdivisions.

Marginal areas are often currently set aside for conservation, both as a means to provide a habitat for wildlife as well as a way to protect it from agricultural runoff into waterways.

The dead trees can provide nesting cavities and their logs create important habitat for wildlife, but some scientists fear they may also intensify fires after they topple into desiccated piles.

During that time, the tree absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen, and provides a habitat for wildlife.