Sentences with phrase «on old growth forests»

As logging encroached on old growth forests across the North Pacific coasts, the species declined severely.

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I was recently in Oregon where feelings are running very high about restrictions on logging for the sake of preserving old - growth forests.

Little sparks catch a dry patch of dry leaves or twigs, then fallen trees and on to old forest growth.

Cocoa Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus susurrans) prefers gallery forest and older second growth, and forages on large trees by probing the bark, epiphytes, mossy clumps, and vines — which wouldn't be left on trees in intensively managed coffee farms.

Mass Audubon successfully conserves additional land all the time — from stands of old growth forest in the Berkshires to coastal habitats on the Cape and islands to the precious salt marsh of the North Shore — and every type of habitat in between.

Past logging has razed more than a third of Białowieża Forest, but much old - growth — defined as a stand of trees in which at least 10 % are older than 100 years — survives on land managed by State Forests.

Biologist Sebastiaan Luyssaert of the University of Antwerp in Belgium and his colleagues surveyed all the existing measurements of how much carbon is absorbed and released from old - growth forests (exclusively in temperate and boreal forests due to a lack of extensive data on tropical forests).

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

He began amassing a genetic library of hundreds of mushroom strains — gathered on hikes through the old - growth forests of the Northwest and on trips to Europe, Asia, South America and Australia — that could be used for environmental as well as medicinal healing.

Whether secondary forest can help avoid large - scale species extinctions also depends on the extent to which animals and plants accustomed to old - growth forests can successfully recolonise new areas.

The newly described Melicope is apparently restricted to unique old growth forest featuring a combination of tree species that are only found on Kaua'i.

Young orchids depend entirely on symbiotic fungi to provide energy for growth, and new research shows that those fungi are finicky, preferring older forests.

I am also confident that these species are very rare and may be dependent on old - growth forests or small water bodies such as springs and wetlands.»

For Millien, the old - growth forest of the Gault Nature Reserve on Mont Saint Hilaire in Quebec's Monteregie area similarly provided a kind of insulated, open - air lab.

«Here I am surveying old - growth secondary forest along the remote Rio Tunquimayo in the Puno province in SE Peru to determine the impact of coffee cultivation on bird conservation.

Effective conservation efforts should include maintenance of large old - growth forest tracts, the scientists wrote, and insure that human activities in the forest do not drive away species that depend on such areas.

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I live on acreage in an old growth forest where I listen to the owls, see coyotes, and use fallen trees to build fences.

Vancouver Island — Clear cool streams once flowed through humid old - growth forests rich in lifeforms on northern Vancouver Island.

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Nestled in an old - growth forest right on the ocean's edge, the resort offers outstanding West Coast cuisine and service in the dining room with stunning views over Gartley Bay.

Redwood National Park Primitive Camping (Northern Backcountry) These undeveloped, backcountry campsites are perfect for those who prefer the quiet hours on the trail and being amidst the pristine, natural habitats of old - growth redwood forests, unspoiled beaches, prairies and more.

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We can also enjoy a morning walk through a moss - laden old - growth forest trail to visit ancient Western Red cedar trees - this feels like you're stepping into another world on Spring Island.

Quietly nestled between the Beaufort Mountain Range and the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island's east coast, Comox Valley offers truly magnificent scenery at every turn — glacier views, old growth forest, sandy beaches, pristine rivers and cascading waterfalls.

Fronting the Rogue River and flanked by old - growth rain forests, with an emphasis on genial service.

On Treetops Adventure venture from one magnificent old growth Douglas - fir to another on a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, reaching as high as 110 feet (33m), for a squirrel's eye view of the foresOn Treetops Adventure venture from one magnificent old growth Douglas - fir to another on a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, reaching as high as 110 feet (33m), for a squirrel's eye view of the foreson a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, reaching as high as 110 feet (33m), for a squirrel's eye view of the forest.

Regardless of the technical bits on Old Stumpy, it's a beautiful trail with an «old growth forest» feeling to Old Stumpy, it's a beautiful trail with an «old growth forest» feeling to old growth forest» feeling to it.

Come with us on an authentic north island adventure into the forest to witness some of the largest old - growth Spruce trees on Vancouver Island.

From here we will walk approximately 45 minutes on a well - maintained trial that goes through old - growth stands of forests and swamps.

Muir Woods is the only old - growth coastal redwood forest in the Bay Area and one of the last on the planet.

Join Docent Steffen on a strenuous 5 - mile - dusk hike in search of owls struggling for supremacy in the old growth forest.

Wya Point Resort rests on pristine, private beaches surrounded by 600 acres of old - growth forest on Ucluelet First Nation's traditional territory, welcoming visitors with luxurious lodge accommodations, waterfront yurts and beachfront camping.

Day two will feature a private, guided horseback ride through a spectacular old - growth redwood forest, followed by time on your own to explore the picturesque village of Mendocino.

Owl Wars April 21, 2018 6 - 9 pm Location: Muir Woods National Monument Join docent Steffen on a strenuous 5 - mile - dusk hike in search of owls struggling for supremacy in the old growth forest.

As the San Francisco Bay Area's population has swelled and the popularity of the beloved redwood grove has grown unabated, the visitation to Muir Woods — an ancient old - growth forest with some of the tallest and oldest living things on the planet — has sky - rocketed.

Muir Woods National Monument was established on January 9, 1908 when President Roosevelt signed legislation to protect an old - growth coast redwood forest from destruction.

Visitors are invited to walk, Hike, Bike Ride, Camp & Horseback Ride on over 200 miles of trails that weave through a variety of environments, including prairies, old - growth redwood forests and beaches.

But truth be told, I'd just as soon sit in an Adirondack chair, on the second - floor deck of my guest room, watching the rain fall on an old - growth forest of spruce, hemlock and fir.

Your privacy is assured as there are only four quite separate chalets, each backing directly on to Beedelup National Park, towering old growth forests and numerous magical bush walks.

The Hakuba area has endless trails on mountain ridges or through old growth forests and shrines, with truly some of the best Alpine views in all of Japan.

The old - growth redwood forest at Muir Woods National Monument should definitely be on your list as one of the best places to watch the gray whale migration at Klamath River Overlook in Redwood National Park.

Found on 208 acres of wild, old growth forest and an ancient gorge with staggering multi-tiered waterfalls, it was an ideal setting for Manzo to explore further her deep fascination with water, a recurring theme in her artwork over the years.

Living in the Pacific Northwest, in a cottage surrounded by huge redwood trees, Gary was especially focused on trying to save the magnificent old growth forests.

Living many years at the margin of old logging, more recent logging, a ridgeline overlooking an alluvial valley where a small city is growing and similar cities extend to the horizon in inland coastal range mountains in CA, I am reminded often of the coolness in the tall forest contrasting to the heat generated on sunny days where forests are discontinuous because of logging or absent because of urban growth.

As one of the worst greenhouse polluters on the planet, and one of the greatest destroyers of native native vegetation and old - growth forests, what environmental credentials does Australia have?

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, fires on the island of Borneo consumed millions of hectares of old - growth forests.

Kelsey takes us on a journey from the crest of Oregon's lush old growth forests on the crest of the Cascades to the state's rugged coastline.