Sentences with phrase «low habitat area»

Pika populations were most likely to go locally extinct at sites with high summer temperatures and low habitat area, said Joseph Stewart, a graduate student at UC Santa Cruz and first author of a paper reporting the new findings, published January 29 in the Journal of Biogeography.

Not exact matches

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

Research using climate models suggests that the combined effects of higher temperatures and lower oxygen will drive many marine animals away from their current habitats to areas with more oxygen, according to in a recent press release...

The lower land - use efficiency of organic systems means that «large - scale conversion to organic would likely require bringing more natural habitats into agricultural production,» with a potentially severe impact on global biodiversity due to the loss of rainforests and other currently wild areas.

Under scenario RCP8.5 and throughout the century, multi-directional shifts increased the areas of suitable habitat for temperate WRs, whereas tropical WRs experienced shifts toward high latitudes and significant retraction at low latitudes.

«Proper management, protection and restoration of these riparian areas will improve water quality, lower in - stream temperatures, improve aquatic habitat and fish community integrity.»

An EV's most natural habitat is in built up areas, with the low speeds and stop - start traffic minimising the restrictions of the relatively limited range of an EV compared to a conventionally powered car.

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.

Given that the majority of occupied habitat is adjacent to urbanized areas, and that urbanization continues to expand into their habitat, then it can reasonably be predicted that the use of such chemicals has had a negative impact upon the Lower Keys marsh rabbit that may prevent its recovery.»

Here we see that the conclusion is «The influx of subsidized cats to natural habitats, combined with their high vagility and low trappability, makes TNR an unlikely solution for controlling feral cats on a large, rugged island like Catalina and, more generally, in other locations where human populations abut ecologically sensitive areas.»

The influx of subsidized cats to natural habitats, combined with their high vagility and low trappability, makes TNR an unlikely solution for controlling feral cats on a large, rugged island like Catalina and, more generally, in other locations where human populations abut ecologically sensitive areas.

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 main habitats include thornveld and bushveld on the low - lying areas, and montane grassland on hillsides and plateaus with protea... more information

The relatively low levels of sea urchins, and good plankton production, means that this area still has thriving habitats and good biodiversity compared to many of the other dive sites in the Canaries.

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].

Coastal marshes absorb and store large amounts of carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere; they help filter out pollution in coastal waters; provide habitat for wildlife; help protect coastlines from erosion and storm surge; and can store huge amounts of floodwater, reducing the threat of flooding in low - lying coastal areas.

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.

Positive effects such as extended feeding areas and seasons in higher latitudes, more - productive high latitudes, and lower winter mortality may be offset by negative factors that alter established reproductive patterns, breeding habitat, disease vectors, migration routes, and ecosystem relationships.

Preferred habitat: tallgrass prairies, coastal woods, river bottoms, hardwood slopes, lake shores + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves periodically turn yellow in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 20 to 25 feet + + + + Wildlife value: birds and mammals enjoy the fruit; birds attracted include Eastern Bluebird, Mockingbird, Red - headed Woodpecker; Henry's Elfin Butterfly larvae eat leaves; Viceroy Butterfly larvae eat plum + + + + Note: this tree is remarkably versatile in terms of handling various light conditions and soil conditions as long as it is not sited in a low - lying area.

Besides, even if ethanol were a low - carbon fuel, the scale up proposed — biomass plantations covering «an area equal to about one - sixth of the world's cropland» — would intensify the already perilous fuel vs. food tradeoff and decimate millions of acres of forest and other wildlife habitat.