Sentences with phrase «higher biodiversity»

Results from studies suggest that sites adjacent to the current reserve, namely the Haulover Creek and Burdon Canal between Jones and Northern Lagoon, contain higher biodiversity than the reserve itself.

New research suggests, however, that geologically dynamic regions sustain higher biodiversity.

Not only do arctic grasslands support higher biodiversity and abundance, there is building evidence that the grazing, compaction and disturbance effects of these larger herbivores enables the deeper freezing of the permafrost during the winter months.

Studies on mild fluctuations in weather have provided support for the idea that higher biodiversity results in more stable functioning of ecosystems, but critical appraisal of the evidence from extreme event studies is lacking.

Sugar maple is also an ecologically vital foundation of the region's northern hardwood forests, where it fosters more fertile soils, provides nutritious browse for wildlife, and supports a higher biodiversity of plants and soil organisms.

Generally, a higher biodiversity level indicates a healthy ecosystem that is capable of supporting life well.

On the other hand, the first sampling site with little human activity should have had a higher biodiversity level.

The samples they tested showed that bacterial and fungal communities responded differently to viticulture: bacteria had a higher biodiversity in vineyards, compared to fungi which had higher biodiversity in unmanaged areas.

• Which area had the higher biodiversity level — the one with little human interference or the one with much more?

The reserve is recognized for high biodiversity, with a robust belt of unaltered mangroves and sandy coasts that provide a critical link between terrestrial and marine environments.

* The Cape Floristic Region has a Mediterranean climate and is known for its unusually high biodiversity and proportion of endemic species, particularly flora.

«High biodiversity is beneficial,» says Chatzinotas.

Together with UK colleagues they found a high biodiversity within the bacteria, depending on the locations they lived, whereas the biodiversity of the snow algal communities was rather uniform.

This competition for prime real estate is highlighted by the map below, which shows where major cities (blue dots) are expanding in areas with high biodiversity (orange).

High biodiversity is also important because it supports many ecological processes.

If you see many different species, there is a high biodiversity.

«A mix of meadows, young forest, old forest and shrub lands, for example, might provide more benefits than a landscape of continuous young forest, even if that young forest itself has high biodiversity,» Zavaleta said.

«Deep - sea areas targeted by mining claims frequently harbor high biodiversity and fragile habitats, and may have very slow rates of recovery from physical disturbance,» said Craig Smith, a co-author and professor of oceanography at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Studies have found that kelp forests are one of the most productive systems in the ocean with high biodiversity and ecological function.

Other high biodiversity areas, such as Amazonia, which have seen no land use change have higher levels of biodiversity and more scope for proactive conservation.

Although the aquatic systems across region as a whole support very high biodiversity, the areas shown here in red and orange score highest in their analysis of fishes, mussels, and crayfishes.

The findings showed that sediments provide an important record of the bottom dwelling organisms that formed the architecture of coral reef ecosystems and support their high biodiversity today.

Distribution of species within areas of high biodiversity follow normal distribution, which enables further approximation of the characteristics of the species, following algorithmic approaches.

The above objectives give mathematical strength to policy formation within areas of high biodiversity, this is further discussed in the conclusions of the work.

In the Species - Area relationship locations of high biodiversity are examined in terms of the number of species in each location and subjected to a regression of values according to the relationship of increasing numbers of species with increasing area.

With a well - developed reef encircling the entire island chain, Turneffe has the highest biodiversity in the entire Caribbean.

Despite its small size, the island has the highest biodiversity density in Asia, making it one of the top biodiversity hot spots in the world.

This means the Puerto Maldonado rainforest is much less disturbed and you can experience high biodiversity areas after a short amount of travel time.

Offering some of the highest biodiversity in the Caribbean, Turneffe offers a well - developed reef encircling the entire island chain making it the perfect location for divers, snorkelers and kayakers.

Those areas that contain high biodiversity or threatened species, scenic areas, geological phenomenon or of historical value;

High biodiversity is a trademark of ecosystems that are healthy, resilient to stress, and those that provide valuable ecosystem services like clean air, water, or food.

The findings could help predict the response of coral reefs to the stress of increasing seawater temperatures and acidity, helping conservation scientists preserve coral reef health and high biodiversity.

The authors write that «the extensive tracts of deciduous forests destroyed by [mountain top mining and valley filling] support some of the highest biodiversity in North America, including several endangered species.»

«The primary concern is that the biofuels push will directly or indirectly increase the loss to Brazil's remaining natural high biodiversity areas, such as the Cerrado,» said John Buchanan, a senior director for the U.S. - based nonprofit Conservation International.

This project improves the livelihoods of hunter - gatherer Hadza (or Hadzabe) and pastoralist communities in Mongo Wa Mono and Domanga villages, Northern Tanzania — an area recognized for high biodiversity and home to elephants, kudu, impala and many other animals.

The researchers point out that if REDD emphasizes reducing deforestation rates, governments are likely to focus on areas that are cheapest to protect, and that areas with high biodiversity might not be cost - competitive.

I see it from the» greens» that want wind turbines in areas with high biodiversity and cutting down animal habitats for bio fuel.

[7] The final report of MMSD Australia [8] noted «The Mining Industry must accept... that mineral deposits in areas of high biodiversity or cultural value may be off limits».

Australia has an extremely high biodiversity value.

IPAs are usually relatively intact areas of land and areas of high biodiversity that are actively managed through a combination of traditional and contemporary land management skills, to ensure healthy ecosystems that are resilient to change and more capable of withstanding climate change impacts.

IPAs are generally larger areas of land with high biodiversity and cultural heritage conservation values and therefore have a greater capacity to be able to withstand climate change impacts and allow for natural adaptation processes.

Not exact matches

The country also is estimated to have the highest sheer number and diversity of plants and animals for its size, meaning it's the most dense country for biodiversity in the world.

Research on these pastures also shows that the management practices developed over the past 80 years has resulted in higher levels of biodiversity and soil quality than in comparable privately - owned lands - factors that may become increasingly important with the advent of climate change.

He is also a commissioner for the Global Ocean Commission, whose mandate is to formulate politically and technically feasible short -, medium - and long - term recommendations to address four key issues facing the high seas: overfishing, large - scale loss of habitat and biodiversity, the lack of effective management and enforcement, and deficiencies in high seas governance.

This distinctive trait is rendered possible by the combined action of cheese maturation and enzymes naturally found in milk and through the use of processing aids such as «scotta innesto» (starter culture with a high microbial biodiversity) and calf rennet paste.

In a region with one of the highest deforestation rates in the world, the conservation of biodiversity - rich natural forest through harvest and sale of a single non-timber forest product (NTFP) stands out as a compelling counterpoint.

For example, 81 % of the coffee in Nicaragua and El Salvador grew under a shade canopy in 1996, and although recent surveys document declines in shade tree diversity since then, these declines mostly occurred on larger farms; in contrast, many smallholder cooperatives preserve high levels of biodiversity, including more than 100 species of shade trees on fewer than 30 farms (Méndez et al. 2010a).

Growing scarcity In addition to a growing scarcity of natural resources such as land, water and biodiversity «global agriculture will have to cope with the effects of climate change, notably higher temperatures, greater rainfall variability and more frequent extreme weather events such as floods and droughts,» Diouf warned.

Organic production is an overall system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental practices, a high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural resources, the application of high animal welfare standards and a production method in line with the preference of certain consumers for products produced using natural substances and processes.

More than any other country in the Congo Basin, Cameroon has allowed community forests to be established in high - biodiversity natural forests.