Sentences with phrase «of habitat protection»

It's time to ditch the one - strand policy of habitat protection, and move towards reining in human numbers and consumption as well.

She's also pursuing energy development, logging for «forest health» and motorized recreation on public lands, mountain top removal for coal mining in Appalachia, and captive breeding of endangered species in lieu of habitat protection.

Visitors will walk the trails and learn about the landscape's transformation and the importance of habitat protection.

Not exact matches

If a judge deems the British Columbia government is not doing enough to protect crucial habitat of the endangered spotted owl, he or she could order the federal environment minister to recommend an emergency protection order under the federal Species at Risk Act.

Jane Kirchner has spent more than 20 years helping save open lands and advocating for the protection of wildlife habitat.

See conditions 57 to 59, which require Enbridge to conduct a pre-construction assessment of caribou habitat impacted by the project and conditions 51 and 191, which require Enbridge to prepare a construction phase and operations phase marine mammal protection plan.

Sure the proposed federal action plan employs strong language to suggest that in the absence of effective habitat protection by Alberta, the federal government may exercise its SARA powers to apply the federal legislation onto provincial lands.

We can not be sure that The Flood had no relationship to all flesh around that area having «corrupted its way»... The very protection of mankind from natural disasters that were inevitable from the contingent, limited perfection of the planet Earth as a habitat, might well have been mediated to human communities by great prophetic souls, even as Christ prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem as a consequence of his rejection, and because «in the day of your visitation, you did not know the things that were to your peace».

Efforts include but are not limited to: developing and implementing marine habitat protection and restoration strategies, conducting ongoing coral reef research, training individuals in marine ecosystem research and management, as well as animal husbandry, the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine wildlife including sea turtles, manatees and dolphins, creating programs to heighten public awareness of the ocean and its inhabitants and delivering marine education programs to communities and schools.

This is more than avoiding pesticides and herbicides; it's about energy and water conservation, pest management, wildlife habitat protection and monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, among other criteria.

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.

The latter includes good agricultural practices such as soil erosion prevention, minimizing water use and pollution, responsible use of chemicals, and habitat protection.

Special emphasis is given to the protection of trees as a habitat for migratory and local bird populations as well as other wildlife.

Special emphasis is given to the protection of big trees as habitat for migratory and local bird populations and other wildlife species — a requirement not present in SAN's current 2010 standard.

Publicly - owned lands play a critical role in protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and water resources.

Results led directly to control activities focusing on protection of habitat for grassland nesting birds.

Through our fieldwork, community outreach and a role in the protection of critical habitat, iguana populations are beginning to recover.

Some examples include restoring funding for the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, restoration of streams and habitat, and successful passage of the 2002, 2009, and 2014 Environmental Bonds, which provide funding for state land protection and other environmental programs.

Support the protection of important bird habitat, and be knowledgeable and current with Mass Audubon bird conservation programs.

Mass Audubon has collaborated in a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) habitat restoration project on the North Shore, the Great Marsh Resiliency Partnership, which was selected by the New England office of the US Environmental Protection Agency to receive a 2017 Environmental Merit Award.

-- Mass Audubon has collaborated in a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) habitat restoration project on the North Shore, the Great Marsh Resiliency Partnership, which was selected by the New England Office of the US Environmental Protection Agency to receive a 2017 Environmental Merit Award.

Parks are necessary for protection of air and water quality, to conserve habitat for wildlife and to provide recreational spaces for the people.

«This includes the protection of endangered Atlantic sturgeon, oyster beds, and other habitats during and after construction of the New NY Bridge.»

The money will be used for habitat restoration, wilderness protection and the restoration of historic properties, among other uses.

While coral reefs make up less than 0.1 percent of the sea floor, they serve as habitats for about 25 percent to 35 percent of all the oceans» fishes, roughly 500 million people worldwide rely on them as a source of protein and for coastal protection, and they are responsible for billions of dollars in tourism and fisheries revenue.

By helping researchers identify threatened species and habitats, the census will allow better protection of the ocean's resources.

Trees are an ideal habitat for frogs not only because they allow them to escape from terrestrial predators, but also because their fallen leaves provide protection while the frogs are on the ground, breeding habitat and plenty of food, such as insects.

Because the owls» biggest problem used to be destruction of their old - growth forest habitat, conservation efforts have focused on protection against logging.

One positive finding of the ecological niche modelling study is that while the ranges of many species are expected to contract, much of the remaining suitable habitat for many species will be located within existing protected areas, and that the recent creation of new reserves such as Itombwe and Kabobo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have greatly increased the protection of some species under threat by future climate change.

«Other provisions within the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 would push for greater energy efficiency, updates to the energy grid, and a grid storage program; ease the permitting of natural gas pipelines; and permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides money for habitat protection.

«As vital carbon sinks and habitats for millions of people and imperilled wildlife, it is well known that forest protection is essential for any environmental solution — yet not all forests are equal,» said Professor James Watson of WCS and the University of Queensland.

The researchers conclude that improved monitoring and access to water withdrawal and streamflow data are needed to ensure protection of streams as drinking water sources and valuable habitat in the future.

In 1996, lawmakers passed the Sustainable Fisheries Act, which called for an immediate stop to overfishing, a reduction of bycatch — fish that are caught inadvertently — and protection of essential fish habitats.

Six groups of seals threatened by shrinking sea ice are gaining protections, as their habitats are forecast to shrink significantly due to global warming

While keeping the rule — which limits use of the Endangered Species Act to curb emissions of greenhouse gases — Salazar held open the possibility of adding habitat protections for the polar bear later.

But without tackling the demand side of the equation, real habitat protection will be difficult if not impossible.

«The protection of California's Bay - Delta system will continue to be a top priority for maintaining the state's agricultural economy, water security to tens of millions of users, and essential habitat to a valuable ecosystem,» said USGS Director Marcia McNutt.

According to the article, approximately $ 50 million per year is spent for habitat protection in the region, with much funding coming from sales of Duck Stamps.

After the tracking device was removed and the shark released, the downloaded data revealed a wealth of information about her 3,350 km journey, uncovering important insights into habitat use and pinpointing key sites to be considered for protection by ecologists and conservationists.

«We welcome any improved protection for our natural landscapes, which provide vital and often diminishing habitat for some of the world's most endangered animals,» says Philip Mansbridge, UK director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

Panda experts agree that continued protection and expansion of habitat is crucial to prevent panda numbers from slipping again.

To prevent future problems, Ford and his colleagues recommend ongoing monitoring of hybridization in the region and better protection of coastal marsh habitat.

In the next few years, the government will consolidate and expand protection across 15,000 square kilometers of prime cat habitat and conservation areas.

And there was an initial announcement from the Japanese of around $ 500 million specifically for pollution prevention and habitat protection.

The moist skin of the amphibians limits them to habitats either near water or under some protection on moist ground, usually in a forest.

Long - term survival of this wide - ranging species, however, will require that the jaguars receive protection in a variety of habitats.

• More effective management and protection of large areas outside of formally protected areas; • Increased law enforcement combined with improved legal frameworks and stiffer sanctions for poachers; • Coordination across all sectors on land use and protection of natural resources with a priority on conserving great ape populations; • Conservation advocacy for wildlife and law enforcement to effect behavior change; • An enhanced understanding of diseases such as Ebola to guide conservation actions; • Monitoring of great ape abundance and distribution, habitat loss, and illegal activities.

The group of scientists recommends that the protection of penguin habitats is crucial for their future survival.

In the long term, the most effective method of preservation will be habitat protection, says Cross.

The protection of this unique habitat, which is one of the most resource rich regions in the world and the most densely populated area in rural Africa, is uncertain with recent controversy surrounding oil exploration in the Congolese portion of the park.