Sentences with phrase «on biodiversity of»

It also will be the first to provide information on the biodiversity of Olympic National Park, one of the most geographically interesting regions of the U.S., said Zack.

«Most Amazon bird species diverged from their most recent relative around 1.5 to 4 million years ago, so these are all young birds by comparison» says Weir, an expert on the biodiversity of New World birds.

«The potential impacts of climate change on the biodiversity of Norfolk Species» is published in Transactions of the Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists» Society.

The event had a significant impact on the biodiversity of local fish populations, which changed substantially when reefs did not recover.

In October 1998, the government and representatives of the agricultural biotechnology industry agreed to conduct a series of closely - monitored Farm Scale Evaluations of the impact on biodiversity of herbicide - resistant genetically modified crops.

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Further modification to the plans, involving a daylighted creek channel and wildlife access along with the creek flow under 98th ave as part of the project would allow the project to have a positive impact on the natural environment, enhance regional biodiversity, and allow for the re-establishment of an important historical attribute of the City of Edmonton.

Research on these pastures also shows that the management practices developed over the past 80 years has resulted in higher levels of biodiversity and soil quality than in comparable privately - owned lands - factors that may become increasingly important with the advent of climate change.

Regarding evolution the fact (Primewonk's definition) and evolution the scientific theory (the well - tested and validated explanation for extant and extinct biodiversity stemming from physical evidence from every relevant scientific discipline), they stand on their own evidence regardless of how exactly the first replicators appeared.

The green revolution, the greatest success of technology in increasing yields, has also made agriculture far more dependent on oil and reduced the biodiversity that provides security against devastating pests.

She explained: «In Peru everyone was a bit surprised that Pope Francis decided to visit this... problematic region of Peru that, on one hand, is really beautiful and is full of biodiversity and ecological wealth.

She writes about the impact of coffee production on birds, biodiversity, and the environment, along with related topics, at Coffee & Conservation, coffeehabitat.com

Proceedings of International Conference on Organic Agriculture, Biodiversity and Business, Sofia, September 30 - October 01, 2009.

Future studies on organic agriculture and other sustainable farming techniques should examine not just economics, but soil quality, biodiversity impacts and other aspects of food production in order to make better comparisons between different forms of agriculture, said Crowder.

Salvanatura is the main conservation organization in El Salvador, and it has done a great deal of work specifically with coffee farms, both research on biodiversity, preparing and critiquing Rainforest Alliance certification guidelines, and aiding in certification efforts.

In this article, we investigate trends in global coffee distributions and cultivation practices, and we review the potential impacts of these geographic and management changes on biodiversity, ecosystem services, resilience to climate change, and sustainable livelihoods.

For example, 81 % of the coffee in Nicaragua and El Salvador grew under a shade canopy in 1996, and although recent surveys document declines in shade tree diversity since then, these declines mostly occurred on larger farms; in contrast, many smallholder cooperatives preserve high levels of biodiversity, including more than 100 species of shade trees on fewer than 30 farms (Méndez et al. 2010a).

MASIPAG and its member organizations strongly oppose large - scale mining because of its impacts on food and agricultural production, the loss of biodiversity and destruction of the environment.

It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects.

The focus is on research on coffee growing (e.g., how shade impacts pests, yield, and biodiversity), as well as topics such as the economics of various certifications.

Plus, Australian Certified Organic products are not tested on animals and certified organic ingredients have been produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.

Walking through the rainforest here in Madagascar, it's not uncommon to spot a frog on a vanilla leaf — a sign of rich biodiversity.

These are important findings of the Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Science - Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather thanthe use of inputs with adverse effects.

Cristina Grandi, IFOAM Food Security Campaigner, presented a poster on the «Benefits of organic farming systems» examining environmental, economic and social aspects as well as data on soil health, water efficiency, biodiversity, energy efficiency, yields, profitability, nutrition and employment.

Palsgaard has been a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since 2008, and sees the topic of sustainability as an essential issue for protecting the global environment, upholding biodiversity and providing suitable working conditions for local plantation workers.

The winery holds annual «Hot Topic» seminars for growers that focus on water conservation, reduction in inputs, biodiversity, soil biology, composting and efficient use of equipment.

In these ways, the new standard will continue the longstanding emphasis of the SAN and Rainforest Alliance on protecting tropical biodiversity.

The proposed criteria 2.5 (agroforestry system for all crops) and 2.6 (protection of big trees) of the next Sustainable Agriculture Standard provide an effective framework for combining biodiversity protection on coffee farms with productivity targets.

This study radiotracked several species of resident forest birds in the Coto Brus province of southern Costa Rica, now «dominated by sparsely - shaded coffee farms» — recall that in my post on coffee growing in Costa Rica that most farms, including those marketed as «shade» coffee, have few shade trees of only a couple of species, and lack the structural complexity necessary for true biodiversity preservation.

Each of Italy's 20 regions boasts a unique cuisine that draws on the local biodiversity, traditions, and culture.

There, you can read about Hispaniola's great biodiversity, including 30 endemic bird species; the importance of the island to birds that winter and migrate through the West Indies and breed in North America; and the critical role of shade coffee in preserving habitat on an island with a very high level of deforestation.

It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and nutrients, energy and water cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than on the use of external inputs with adverse effects.

The National Biodiversity Date Centre and Bord Bia have launched a Framework for Businesses as part of the All - Ireland Pollinator Plan, which identifies actions that companies can take to help protect pollinators and the livelihoods of farmers who rely on -LSB-...]

This is even more important considering that many of the impacts (on biodiversity - related issues) were modest.

From our broad range of collections down to specific case studies on animals, plants and ecosystems, we're studying a range of Australian animals and plants to better understand, protect and strengthen our rich biodiversity.

The use of herbicide resistant plants can result in greater use of herbicides, increasing the negative effects of intensive farming on natural biodiversity.

From there, the discussions developed into a planning exercise leading to proposals for changes to the country's main organic standard (set by the certification body, KRAV), to require all organic farmers to have a plan for the management of biodiversity on their farms from 200168.

In general, the degree of biodiversity in agro-ecosystems depends on four main characteristics of agro-ecosystems20:

With a Masters in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, she has experienced firsthand the devastating impacts of commercial seafood production on the oceans.

The effects of organic agriculture on faunal biodiversity have been studied particularly for soil fauna and for birds.

Because of the increasing loss of agricultural biodiversity on a global scale, the Convention on Biological Diversity has developed a work programme on this subject in 1996.

In the coffee producing countries of Latin America, growing organic coffee and cocoa under shade can have a major impact on biodiversity.

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.

CBAN's report also examined the impact of GM crops on biodiversity and concluded that: · Insects that have developed resistance to GM insect - resistant (Bt) crops are spreading across the world.

It's exciting to see foundations, NGOs, and businesses all coming together to solve this issue and recognize food waste's impact on our planet and biodiversity,» said Yolanda Kakabadse of World Wildlife Fund US's Board of Directors.

Biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and severe impacts on ecosystem services — which refer to nature's support of wildlife habitat, crop pollination, soil health and other benefits — have not only accompanied conventional farming systems, but have often extended well beyond the boundaries of their fields, such as fertilizer runoff into rivers.

For the first time, a summit will discuss ways of promoting ecology in the food industry by focusing on sustainability metrics, ethical sourcing and biodiversity, and sustainable food ingredients.

Impacts of red meat production on biodiversity in Australia: a review and comparison with alternative protein production industries

For the first time, a summit will discuss ways of promoting ecology in the food industry by focusing on sustainability metrics, ethical sourcing & biodiversity, and sustainable food ingredients.

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