Sentences with phrase «included wildlife areas»

External areas at the school included wildlife areas, growing gardens, animal enclosures and slides and tunnels integrated within the landscape.

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The «Coffee Growing — Environmental Leadership» section covers water body protection, including criteria for width and type of vegetated buffer zones along permanent and seasonal water bodies, and use of chemicals or waste storage near water bodies; protection of soil resources, including measures to control and prevent erosion and use of organic mulches and cover crops; conserving biodiversity, including maintaining a shade canopy, protecting wildlife, and establishment of conservation areas; and environmental management, including pest and disease control.

Programs may include bringing native wildlife into the classroom or guided exploration of nature areas near your school.

Drumlin Farm has several wildlife garden areas, including the gardens at the front entrance and the Audubon Shop with native perennials.

These trails are designed and constructed first to physically meet or exceed Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and then to incorporate universally designed interpretive features including educational stops, wildlife viewing boardwalks and platforms, picnic and play areas, and navigation resources including audio directions, guide ropes, curbing, and handrails.

Programs may include bringing native wildlife into the classroom, or guided investigations of outdoor areas at or near your school.

Deb Cary, Director of Mass Audubon's Central Massachusetts wildlife sanctuaries, which include Wachusett Meadow, noted that the conservation organization identified this area as a key protection priority years ago.

Your observations (especially of rare and protected birds) help support Mass Audubon's major bird conservation programs, including the Important Bird Area (IBA) program, various biological inventories taking place on our wildlife sanctuaries, and other new programs that are currently being planned.

These «All Persons Trails» trails are designed and constructed first to physically meet or exceed Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and then to incorporate universally designed interpretive features including educational stops, wildlife viewing boardwalks and platforms, picnic and play areas, and navigation resources including audio directions, guide ropes, curbing, and handrails.

Invasive species are common in many areas of Massachusetts, including many Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries.

[241] The attractions and major tourist destinations of Ghana include a warm, tropical climate year - round; diverse wildlife; exotic waterfalls such as Kintampo Waterfalls and the largest waterfall in west Africa, Wli Waterfalls; Ghana's coastal palm - lined sandy beaches; caves; mountains, rivers; meteorite impact crater and reservoirs and lakes such as Lake Bosumtwi or Bosumtwi meteorite crater and the largest man - made lake in the world by surface area, Lake Volta; dozens of castles and forts; UNESCO World Heritage Sites; nature reserves and national parks.

Fracking would be banned in and around the city's watershed as well as within 500 feet of state aquifers and on state land, including parks, forests and wildlife areas — a significant reversal from its 2009 position.

Such measures include the establishment and effective management of protected areas and networks of wildlife corridors; restoration of degraded ecosystems; control of invasive alien species and reintroduction of wild animals.

About 1 million acres of the border region are federally protected wildlife areas, he said, and threatened and endangered species include Sonoran pronghorn antelopes, Mexican grey wolves, Gila monsters, ocelots and jaguars.

While canine distemper has been known for many years as a problem affecting domestic dogs, the virus has been appearing in new areas and causing disease and mortality in a wide range of wildlife species, including tigers and lions.

But there must be actions taken, including strengthening protected areas, to ensure the protection of South Sudan's natural heritage which is vital for wildlife and communities alike.

The continued development of maritime transportation around the world, especially in new areas such as the Arctic, can increase conservation impacts to wildlife, including disturbance, fatal strikes, introduction of pathogens through ballast water, habitat destruction through anchoring (especially on corals), introduction of invasive species, air emis ¬ sions, noise, and fuel spills.

This area is home to approximately 40 percent of the world's reef wildlife population, including more than 75 percent of coral species and some 3,000 individual species of fish, as well as sea turtles, mollusks, crustaceans, and marine mammals.

«Conservation of bird species should include decreasing noise in sensitive wildlife areas,» said Aaron Grade, who led the study as part of his master's thesis in the UF / IFAS wildlife ecology and conservation department.

The Russian government will invest $ 16.6 million toward developing the park, which will include protected areas for wildlife, an economic development zone and an ecotourism recreational zone.

Approaches include halting mining in protected areas as well as motivating the military to protect wildlife in this biodiversity rich region.

Establishment of conservation - security partnerships for protected areas and natural resource management (including NGOs, UN, other international entities) directly improving security for both local communities and wildlife

EPA is also proposing a separate «secondary» standard aimed at protecting vegetation and ecosystems, including parks, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas.

The city center foreshore is home to a variety of wildlife including dolphins, pelicans, shags, and an abundance of marine life including the blue manna crab which has become synonymous with the area.

Ponds should be included as an excellent way of encouraging wildlife, shallow areas for pond dipping with habitat creation for newts, frogs and toads.

Soft landscaping was also used — the boundaries of the site include wildflower mixes to create a buffer and wildlife area to the edges of the sports field, and a new orchard.

Areas of interest include education, racial / ethnic identity, animal behavior and wildlife conservation.

This agenda includes addressing the persistent issue of pet abandonment, stopping the failed practice of TNR, and removing cats from particularly sensitive conservation areas with highly vulnerable wildlife populations.

Risk factors for exposure include areas with high ambient temperatures, increased precipitation, outdoor water source exposure, and the presence of wildlife such as rats, raccoons, and opossums.

Also limit his contact with wildlife, including rodents and other animals in urban areas.

Jennie's special areas of interest include the critical care aspect of veterinary medicine, feline medicine, ultrasound, exotics and wildlife.

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.

The charity's areas of work include humane companion animal management in Portugal, dog meat trades in SE Asia, wildlife in captivity, small NGO capacity development and support, lobbying of governments for sustainable legislative change and public policy enforcement, and welfare improvement.

Specialty areas in the department include wildlife health, infectious diseases, metabolic diseases, genetics / genomics, neuroscience, cardiovascular science, and immunology.

Costa Rica boasts 6 % of the world's total biodiversity and 23 % of the total land area in Costa Rica is now protected in natural wildlife refuges, biological preserves and Costa Rica National Parks, including Arenal Volcano and Costa Rica Cloud Forests.

Today, one of the primary purposes of Katmai National Park and Preserve, based on legislation, is to protect habitats for and populations of fish and wildlife, including, but not limited to, high concentrations of brown bears and their denning areas, and maintain unimpaired the watersheds and water habitat vital to red salmon spawning.

With its easy beach access and generally good weather, this area offers the most recreational activities in the park, including hiking, swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and wildlife / wildflower viewing.

Exmouth is a bit of an outpost on the western coast of Australia, but a journey here will provide you with lots of opportunities for wildlife spotting, including the enormous termite hills that surround the area.

The areas overseen by the Trust include expansive open space and spectacular views, a 300 - acre historic forest, and rare and endangered plants and wildlife.

Very scenic area which includes the dunes, vegetation islands, a variety of wildlife, and the breathtaking Pacific Ocean.

The area is also known for its wildlife, including the 900 species of fish off the coast and in an area that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second largest National Marine Park.

Families especially love the diversity of the area, including pristine beaches, lush mangrove forests, and prolific wildlife.

The natural environment and ocean resources of the Monterey Peninsula draw millions of visitors from around the world each year, including more than 65,000 scuba divers drawn by the area's easy access, variety of wildlife, and kelp forests.

Places of interest include Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve and the adjacent Austin Creek State Recreation Area, the Russian River with its meandering flow and wildlife, Johnson's Beach, which hosts the Russian River Jazz and Blues festival and provides summer swimming and boating, and the close proximity of the Pacific Ocean.

The Panamerican highway hugs the coast and passes through many areas of interest south of Lima, including Pisco, an important fishing port (best known for its white grape brandy), used by travelers as a base to see the wildlife of the nearby Islas Ballestas and Península de Paracas.

The area is home to various wildlife including sea otters and birds.

Measuring over 150 miles in area, the sanctuary is home to a rich variety of landscapes and wildlife, including some of the last native jaguars in Central America.

Kiawah offers something for everyone, including: championship golf courses, two tennis centers, basketball, volleyball, soccer, a picnic area, nature trails accessible by foot or bike and nature and wildlife tours.

ANILCA redesignated the monument as Katmai National Park «to protect habitats for, and populations of, fish and wildlife including, but not limited to, high concentrations of brown / grizzly bears and their denning areas; maintain unimpaired the water habitat for significant salmon populations; and to protect scenic, geologic, cultural, and recreational features.»

Encompassing prime wildlife areas in northern Botswana, this small group trip includes game drives, walking safaris and river trips, with excellent photographic opportunities.