Sentences with phrase «native forest»

For instance, they calculated that whilst most wood used in houses was historically sourced from Australian native forest or imported timber, these days 80 % is derived from domestic softwood plantations.

I alerted my friend Tim Hermach of Native Forest Council, who printed out a few dozen copies.

Historically, most wood used in houses was sourced from Australian native forest or imported timber, but 80 per cent now comes from domestic softwood plantations.

Since then however, without natural predators to trim their numbers, the beaver population has now exploded to 100,000 — invading almost 16 million hectares of unique, native forest.

The fact is that there are many other ways of reducing emissions — we can reduce our energy usage, we can reduce the carbon intensity of energy by replacing coal - fired power with gas, we can reduce emissions from agriculture by eating and farming less cows and sheep and more kangaroos and vegetables, we can sequester carbon in biomass by ending native forest logging and re-vegetating cleared land.

Tim Hermach of Native Forest Council has hard copies for those who are interested.

In many Latin American frontier zones, if there is native forest on the land, it is up for grabs, as there is no legal tenure of the land.

These are the last remaining rainforests in Nigeria and are home to 2,400 native forest communities comprising 1.5 million people, the highest primate diversity on the planet — including the world's most endangered gorillas, and an estimated 20 percent of the world's butterfly species.

Under NMBI legislation, there would be no new fossil fuel project or native forest logging applications.

As a first step, this «no more bad investment» legislation should ban all new coal, oil, and gas projects and all new native forest logging projects within Victoria.

Large portions of forest have been lost to deforestation, particularly in the tropics, where the highest rates of conversion from native forest into agricultural and other productive uses have occurred in the 20th century [1,2], further exacerbated by increasing fire activity [5].

Together, they were defending native forest against logging by Malaysian mining company Ta Ann.

To renew expiring Regional Forest Agreements (which legislate to permit native forest logging) would therefore be uneconomic.

NSW native forest logging cost taxpayers $ 79 million in direct subsidies between financial years 2009 - 10 to 2014 - 5.

A logged forest loses between 40 and 60 % of its carbon stocks (Roxburgh et al. 2006, Mackey et al. 2008), so it is clear that significant carbon emission reductions can be made by ending native forest logging (Keith et al. 2014, Keith et al. 2015, Macintosh et al. 2015).

A multi-aged, multi-layered intact native forest is carbon dense (Keith et al. 2009) but we have permitted 44 % of that carbon to be lost from Australia's forests (Wardell - Johnson et al. 2011).

The Chinese study told a different story: total woodland cover in China has increased in the last two decades, but the nation has continued to say goodbye to its native forest.

Two of the HCV areas are based upon environmental considerations: one is home to a regional bird refuge and in the other is a native forest.

Demand for the luscious green fruit is resulting in expanded groves, at the cost of native forest.

Soil C stocks increase after land use changes from native forest to pasture (+ 8 %), crop to pasture (+ 19 %), crop to plantation (+ 18 %), and crop to secondary forest (+ 53 %).

You can find the details and academic references in an article I wrote on the subject on the Native Forest Council website.

Treetops Lodge & Estate is a luxury getaway surrounded by 2,500 acres of native forest, waterfalls and clear streams.

The Lake Taupo region is home to a range of custom - made mountain biking tracks, located in some of the country's most stunning native forest parks.

Think golden beaches, turquoise water and lush native forest.

There are 2 acres of untouched native forest & only you, this is Byron Bay, the way it used to be.

The Coromandel offers some of the most pristine native forest in New Zealand along with an abundance of scenic landscapes, including Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.

The cottages are nestled on the edge of a native forest with spectacular views overlooking the ocean and golf course.

Four suites are located within the main lodge, with the remaining suites nestled in a native forest overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the mountain panorama and were styled by acclaimed interior designer Virginia Fisher.

The cottages are nestled in a native forest overlooking the golf course and the Pacific Ocean.

Boasting three private beaches, a waterfall, native forest and many miles of marked walking trails the leisure opportunities at Kauri Cliffs are numerous.

Great Barrier Island, the final frontier - Guarding the outer Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island has unspoiled beaches and vast tracts of native forest.

Set on 25 secluded acres of native forest, less than two hours drive from Melbourne, offering couples private accommodation in architect designed studios, superbly appointed to make your escape in the Otways one we hope will leave you with everlasting memories.

Situated on 2,500 acres of secluded native forest and in the heart of the trout fishing capital of the world.

You have the impressive mountains, clear blue lakes, lush native forest and golden beaches.

COSTAS VERDES Costas Verdes non-profit was founded in 2009 by a group of young professionals (with a passion for surfing) who decided to bring back the native forest to some of Costa Rica's most important surfing beaches.

Lake Rotopounamu is a stunning example of north island native forest, and the Tongariro River Trail — which can also be mountain biked, are recommended.

Heartwood Forest will become the largest new native forest in England once the Woodland Trust has completed its planting programme, which will see 600,000 trees planted by volunteers.

Offers ATV 4 wheel quad bike tours over farmland and through a thousand acre native forest.

Day 4 Denmark Delights (B, L, D) Out first stop on the Scotsdale Scenic Drive is the Howard Park Winery, where you can taste the complete range of wines overlooking native forest.

Her husband Hec (Sam Neill), a rugged bushman who has since settled down in the country outside the native forest of New Zealand, is more like Ricky in manner.

Heartwood Forest also boasts at being the largest new native forest in England.

I recently bought Native Forest Simple Organic Unsweetened Coconut Milk on amazon, it only contains coconut and water.

My personal favorite is the Native Forest coconut milk.

Their traditional methods leave dense corridors of native forest intact.

Native Forest canned coconut milk is BPA - free and certified organic, so opt for that if you are forgoing homemade coconut milk.

ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoon red curry paste sea salt, to taste Juice of one lime 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon coconut nectar, yacon syrup or 2 - 4 drops of plain or lemon stevia to taste 1 cup coconut milk (full - fat Native Forest, Nature's Value or Arroy - D) 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 sweet potato, peeled Basil, cut into thin strips

But, until recently, I'd only purchased organic coconut milk in BPA - free cans (Native Forest and Natural Value brands)- I'd never made my own.

Ingredients: 2 cans organic coconut milk (Native Forest or Natural Value brand) or 3 cups homemade coconut milk 2 + TBL pure maple syrup 2 TBL pure vanilla extract Two shakes of unrefined sea salt 3/4 cup chia seeds

There is also the issue of additives (like guar gum in Native Forest) that can be irritating to some, and is not GAPS - legal.

3 cups organic coconut milk - full fat (homemade or canned - I prefer Native Forest due to BPA free cans) 2 - 3 Thai chilies or 2 tsp chopped red chilies (I buy mine frozen in cubes) or red pepper flakes 2 - 4 TBL (plus) fish sauce (I use Red Boat or Thai Kitchen) 1 tsp coconut sugar (or sucanat / rapadura) 1 TBL (plus) red curry paste (I use Thai Kitchen)