Sentences with phrase «native habitat for»

All previous breeding attempts in the Zoo had been futile, and the hope was that the climate and rich grasslands of Ol Pejeta, a native habitat for the animals, would provide them with more favourable breeding conditions.

Byamee is a peaceful place, a haven and native habitat for bird life and well worth a visit.

The San Francisco Chronicle profiles Mark and JoAnn Zlatunich, who have transformed their backyard into native habitat for flora and fauna.

Miami artist Xavier Cortada created Native Flags as an urban reforestation project to help restore native habitats for plants and animals across South Florida.

The snakes aren't sent back to their native habitats for many reasons, including the risk of introducing novel diseases or parasites to a species that already appears to be declining in its native range in some places.

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The boom is great news for Kentucky, where people are flocking to experience bourbon in its native habitat.

Under the agreement a perpetual restrictive covenant has been placed on the 121.7 ha which will require the area to be maintained and managed for its value as native vegetation with improvement of its assessed habitat score from 7/10 to 8/10 over a 20 - year period.

The main findings were that Commonwealth environmental water extended the presence of Golden perch larvae through summer, decreased salinity levels in the Lower Lakes and the Coorong improving available habitat for native fish, and exported an estimated 600 000 tonnes of salt from the Basin through the Murray Mouth.

The environmental watering at Whirlpool Corner helped support the recruitment of native plants, including river red gums, and habitat for native frogs and waterbirds such as spoonbills.

Over 5,300 ML of Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to Hattah Lakes in spring 2015 to provide improved habitat and food resources for native fish and waterbirds, and support the ongoing reestablishment of water dependant vegetation.

Re-establishment of flood - tolerant bank vegetation following the millennium drought will provide habitat for a number of native species and also assist with bank stability during natural floods and heavy rainfall.

«We will be working together to deliver environmental water to smaller local wetland and floodplain sites to improve habitat and provide refuges for endangered and threatened native bird and fish species such as the Regent Parrot and the Murray Hardyhead,» Mr Reilly said.

improve the diversity and condition of native fish, frog and waterbird populations through maintaining suitable aquatic habitat and providing opportunities for breeding and recruitment.

A total of 367 GL of Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat throughout the River Murray for improving the condition, movement and recruitment of native fish — both silver (critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) and golden perch were detected spawning in the Mid Murray in response to flow variability; improve riparian and wetland vegetation condition; and contribute to the managed export of salt from the River Murray system.

Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to maintain water quality in refuge pools and to provide habitat for large - bodied native fish species present in the Lower Darling River.

«Scientific monitoring consistently shows that environmental water delivered to the Gwydir is providing food, habitat and breeding opportunities for many of the region's unique native fish, waterbirds, plants and wildlife.

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder David Papps said the partnership was part of ongoing efforts to protect and restore the internationally important Wetland and its complex of wetlands and woodlands, which provide habitat for a range of native flora and fauna including the nationally threatened Regent Parrot and the Southern Bell Frog.

With respect for the natural habitat and Pechanga heritage, design and construction of the top - ranked Journey at Pechanga golf course on nearly 300 acres / 121 hectares of unique, ancestral land, preserved most native oak trees; those removed were moved and transplanted at considerable expense.

Using Commonwealth environmental water on the floodplain provides food, habitat and breeding opportunities for native fish, frogs, plants, waterbirds and other wildlife.

Standards for preservation of native habitat in these areas would be more appropriate.

Commonwealth environmental water was crucial for increasing estuarine habitat in the Coorong to support native fish and protect Ruppia tuberosa.

In 2017 - 18, Commonwealth environmental water will continue to build on the positive responses of vegetation from past environmental watering and natural flows; and provide habitat and recruitment opportunities for waterbirds, native fish, turtles and frogs.

Residual inundation in the Gingham and Gwydir wetland from environmental water delivered in 2014 - 15 helped maintain native vegetation communities and provided habitat for waterbirds and frogs early in 2015 - 16.

Improved outcomes for native fish, birds, frogs and habitat from environmental watering: 2014 - 15 Outcomes Snapshot

The 2002 IFOAM Basic Standards for Organic Agriculture Production and Processing67 include principles and recommendations on «organic ecosystems» where provisions are made to «maintain a significant portion of farms to facilitate biodiversity and nature conservation», including (among others) wildlife refuge habitats and wildlife corridors that provide linkages and connectivity to native habitat.

(citation needed) Shaded Kona cultivation systems show greater biodiversity than full - sun systems, and those more distant from continuous forest compare rather poorly to undisturbed native forest in terms of habitat value for some bird species.

Our teacher naturalists work with students to help them develop an appreciation for native plants and animals and their habitats as well as the relationships of these ecological communities to our agricultural practices.

Mass Audubon permanently protects nearly 37,000 acres of land across Massachusetts, providing important opportunities for all people to experience the wonders of nature firsthand while also safeguarding a wide range of habitats and native wildlife species.

During this engaging program students will listen to a guided imagery story while sitting in a natural setting; learn the life cycle of a bird through imaginary play and determine what makes a good home for specific native animals as they explore and compare the resources available in forest and field habitats.

In addition to protecting critical habitat for native species, Mass Audubon's land conservation efforts provide many quality - of - life benefits, including clean drinking water, locally grown food, and places to learn about and enjoy nature.

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

These native plants enhance the serene tranquility of the park, while providing a welcoming habitat for butterflies, dragonflies and other beneficial insects.

Each habitat park is unique in its setting, providing a natural sanctuary for native plants and animals to thrive among urban surroundings.

By combining groups of native plants that are uniquely suited to specific habitats, they will reveal their extraordinary ability to control storm water, moderate drought conditions, and serve as food and shelter for native wildlife.

The subs filmed the squid doing this in their native habitat, so it could be ordinary behaviour for them, Hoving says.

Steve: And have some kind of other, for example, in the Everglades [you have] cattails that move [in] and displace the native plant species and they ruin their habitat.

«This diverse range of habitat provides excellent conditions for native sweat bees,» explains Professor Robert Paxton from the Institute of Biology at MLU, where Paxton and PhD student Patricia Landaverde - González have studied 37 sites on Yucatán.

They quickly found that the kits provided an excellent habitat for the three Gastrodia orchids native to the area.

It makes them patchy and leaves more habitat for the native wildlife, more food for them and more places to hide from cats.

The authors showed that after the initial waves of human arrival, mammal extinctions followed, presumably first caused by hunting and later by forest clearing for agriculture, which reduces the habitat for native mammals.

Cox wants to turn the garden into «a botanical ark» for the South Pacific, to shelter rare species with the intention of restocking native habitats someday.

Like giant salvinia, it depletes oxygen and prevents light from penetrating the water's surface, rendering freshwater habitats uninhabitable for most native aquatic species.

But this observation was also made outside the plant's native habitat, and it was only a single report — not enough for conclusive proof of pollination by fungus gnats.

«For two years we observed the animals that visited these flowers in their native habitat, continuously, day and night.»

Animals such as white - tailed deer, the Florida panther and migratory birds that depend on native vegetation, such as mangrove, for food and shelter are deprived of that habitat.

This critically endangered frog can be used as a basis for declaring its native laterite habitats as «Conservation Reserves» or «Biological Heritage Areas» under existing legislations in India, allowing us to further our knowledge and understanding of amphibians,» said Mr Seshadri.

Sea ice is a crucial part of the ecosystems at both poles, providing habitat and influencing food availability for penguins, polar bears and other native species.

Starting March 16, fans can vote on the Zoo's website for their favorite among names reflecting the cultural significance of Andean bears to the Quechua and Aymara, the indigenous communities of the Andes region, the native habitat of Andean bears.

«Bear conservation efforts are vital for bears in their native habitats.

A study published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation may help field conservationists better understand the potential for human activities to disturb endangered giant pandas in native habitats.