Sentences with phrase «on wildlife in the area»

Like many other plants being built on California desert land, the Calico Plant has raised questions its potential impact on wildlife in the area.

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(Natural News) On the lookout for killer whales in the famous Bremer Canyon area of Western Australia, marine wildlife researcher Rebecca Wellard stumbled across an appalling sight: A trio of plastic drums used for hydrochloric acid storage, bobbing in the bio-diverse waters of the marine reserve, reported The West Australian.

Prairie Ridge is a haven for wildlife in the Triangle Area and there are hundreds of species visible on the grounds.

Westchester County Geographic Information Systems Mapper Westchester County's mapper lets users search by location within a specific theme (such as sewer district), or zoom in on an area of interest and display map layers such as watershed boundaries, locations of septic tanks and wastewater treatment plants, citizen science sampling locations, and fish and wildlife habitats.

As we were doing the ground search in the area, there was movement detected by officers on the ground and what they believed to be coughs, so they knew they were dealing with humans as opposed to wildlife.

- 95 per cent of touring caravans on UK roads are actually made in Britain - In many caravan parks, great attention is paid to protecting the environment, with e.g. use of solar power to heat communal shower blocks, wildlife areas, recycling points etc. - Water and power usage during the holiday is often less than in a hotein Britain - In many caravan parks, great attention is paid to protecting the environment, with e.g. use of solar power to heat communal shower blocks, wildlife areas, recycling points etc. - Water and power usage during the holiday is often less than in a hoteIn many caravan parks, great attention is paid to protecting the environment, with e.g. use of solar power to heat communal shower blocks, wildlife areas, recycling points etc. - Water and power usage during the holiday is often less than in a hotein a hotel.

Fracking would be banned in and around the city's watershed as well as within 500 feet of state aquifers and on state land, including parks, forests and wildlife areas — a significant reversal from its 2009 position.

It also puts wildlife managers on high alert that area bats may be in peril.

Humans living in densely populated urban areas have a profound impact not only on their physical environment, but also on the health and fitness of native wildlife.

On a per - unit - area basis, the cannabis grows resulted in 1.5 times more forest loss and 2.5 times greater fragmentation of the landscape, breaking up large, contiguous forest into smaller patches and reducing wildlife habitat.

Although the country has a target to increase terrestrial protected areas from 13.8 % of total land area in 2015 to 20 % by 2025, economic development has already had an impact on wildlife.

The continued development of maritime transportation around the world, especially in new areas such as the Arctic, can increase conservation impacts to wildlife, including disturbance, fatal strikes, introduction of pathogens through ballast water, habitat destruction through anchoring (especially on corals), introduction of invasive species, air emis ¬ sions, noise, and fuel spills.

Federal and state wildlife managers of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone National Park area recommended on Wednesday that U.S.

Published today in the journal Climatic Change and just ahead of Earth Hour, the world's largest environmental event, researchers examined the impact of climate change on nearly 80,000 plant and animal species in 35 of the world's most diverse and naturally wildlife - rich areas.

The UK's Air Navigation Order restricts the flight of drones over and near airports as well as areas such as Hyde Park in London due to concerns over the impact on wildlife and public safety.

Wildlife Conservation Society staff were tracking the area for wildlife when they chanced on this natural bridge in late 2010.

«Doing a master's degree is a common way to get a taste of an area and see if it's for you,» says Ben Phalan, a postdoc at the University of Cambridge, who spent months on end in Ghana, surveying wildlife for his PhD in conservation biology.

The first aerial assessment of the impact of Central African Republic's recent conflict on wildlife and other natural resources in the northern part of the country shows that wildlife populations have been depleted in large areas of their former range, yet there is hope as some populations of Kordofan giraffe, giant eland, buffalo, roan, and other key species that still survive in low numbers.

The projects aims to give us further knowledge in areas as diverse as coral reefs ecosystem, the dietary composition in wildlife and domestic animals over the last 50 000 years, the effects of antibiotic exposure on microbial ecosystems, and changes in biodiversity that might have an effect on or are affected by climate change.

But in Area X, everything is altered, from the wildlife to the light, and those alterations soon begin to take hold of the group's grasp on reality.

The area's severe drought had taken a toll on much of the wildlife, and rescuers from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi didn't know if they could save her.

Depending on the scheme, there may be a requirement to obtain planning permissions but as you are more than likely attempting to reduce areas of tarmac playground and hard surfacing in favour of a more wildlife - friendly, environmentally sensitive «natural» environment, planning permissions are less likely to be needed.

Below is a video illustration of the multi-stages that fleas go through resulting in adults that are found on dogs, cats and wildlife in the lower mainland area.

Any pet that comes into contact with other pets or areas where wildlife spend time, even in its own yard, should be on parasite prevention medicine year - round.

In discussions over a couple of years, they agreed that the problem of cat predation on wildlife could be reduced by taking the simple step of moving feral cat colonies away from key wildlife areas.

In our area, dogs most at risk are hunting dogs, dogs that go camping, or dogs who live on property which is home to wildlife (deer, raccoons, etc).

SANTA CRUZ — Suburban sprawl, and easy food for wildlife in downtown areas, are to blame for multiple weekly calls of coyote attacks on pets in Santa Cruz County, according to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

They may have a strong instinct to chase small animals and birds, and so need to have a good recall taught from a young age, or to be exercised on a long line when in areas that wildlife may be lurking.

In urban areas in particular, cats are one of the most common avian predators (Sims et al. 2008), but their total impact on wildlife is difficult to estimate and varies greatly between studies (Fitzgerald and Turner 2000) and with study methodology (Krauze - Gryz et al. 2012aIn urban areas in particular, cats are one of the most common avian predators (Sims et al. 2008), but their total impact on wildlife is difficult to estimate and varies greatly between studies (Fitzgerald and Turner 2000) and with study methodology (Krauze - Gryz et al. 2012ain particular, cats are one of the most common avian predators (Sims et al. 2008), but their total impact on wildlife is difficult to estimate and varies greatly between studies (Fitzgerald and Turner 2000) and with study methodology (Krauze - Gryz et al. 2012a).

We live in a rural area with all kinds of wildlife so we are looking for a yard containment system that will handle a dog that's on the move.

Dr. Dodds believes that with the appearance of adenovirus 1 in the Maritimes, if you live in or visit the New England area and your dog could be exposed to potentially infected wildlife, you can add CAV - 2 vaccines — two doses for puppies, and then re-vaccinate adult dogs as needed based on hepatitis titers.

If your pup doesn't come into contact with wildlife on a regular basis or you live in an area where the disease isn't considered common, your vet may not recommend the leptospirosis vaccines for your particular pooch.

Nathalie has felt a deep connection to animals early on, which has pushed her to volunteer in various areas such as wildlife rescue, dog and cat care, and humane education.

[2, 3] The group's commendable work, culminating in a pilot program based on their «ordinance and protocols for the management of feral cat colonies in wildlife - sensitive areas in Burlington County, New Jersey,» [4](available here) has, from what I can tell, received little attention.

What wildlife issues do you have in your area and how do you keep your dogs safe on the walk and at home?

Also, not only is it the law in Orange County that all dogs must be on a leash in public areas but it will also give you maximum control over your pet if approached by a coyote or other wildlife animal.

The Ryan Jones Youth Program Fund Ryan became involved in the parks as a high schooler and went on to lead and teach hundreds of students in the Bay Area with his infectious enthusiasm, deep knowledge, and beautiful sketches of wildlife.

You can also go on a day cruise in Barkley Sound to view wildlife and the natural beauty of the area.

Few areas in the world rival the rich mix of wildlife we encounter in Barkley Sound which lies on Ucluelet's door step.

One of the first things you will be greeted by at the reception area is our stunning 3x3x46» matrix hi - def display which displays videos showcasing the amazing wildlife and scenery on offer in Koh Tao.

On the lower level you can find a quiet space in the 2nd lounge area also equipped with a 2nd bathroom and bifold doors offering a deck area surrounded by the island's iconic granite boulders, offering you complete solitude and perhaps an opportunity to share some time with our local wildlife such as echidnas and wallabies.

The almost perfectly circular Pilanesberg national park, due to its lying literally in the void of a 1200 million year old volcano crater, lies 150 kilometres north west of Gauteng, virtually on the border of Sun City - one of the biggest draw cards to the area - and, by comparison, receives little of the acclaim it deserves... The 55 000 hectare Pilanesberg park opened in 1979 in one of the largest game resettlement projects in the history of South Africa, and possibly the most expensive as commercial farmers gave over land to be restocked with wildlife.

Nature - themed info boards educate guests about other area wildlife like the loggerhead turtles that nest on the beach and the fauna in the resort's mangroves.

Set out on safari in six incredible wildlife areas: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

The beach in front of the estate is absolutely delightful with a yoga shala, pristine sand that goes on forever as well as leaning trees with lots of shaded areas and wildlife.

Haleakala National Park is best known for being the world's largest dormant volcano and, at over 10,000 feet above sea level, the tallest peak on Maui where you can watch a fantastic sunrise, view unique wildlife, and have an amazingly vivid stargazing experience; However, the park encompasses more than 30,000 acres of public land, stretching from the summit down to the coast where lush natural beauty, waterfalls, and rich Hawaiian culture await in an area called Kipahulu.

It is one of the few places in this country where wildlife can be spotted feeding on forested areas that overlook the sea!

Nestled in a secluded forest where bird and wildlife abound, set out on foot on early morning and late afternoon game walks embracing the waterholes in this pristine wilderness area

Lapopu is situated in Manupeu Tanah Daru National Park, one of the two main protected wilderness areas on Sumba, and a guided walk is a great way to find out more about the environment and wildlife of the island.

Thanks to a concentrated effort on behalf of the Belize government and non-profit wildlife organizations, the number of young hawksbill turtles in the area has risen since 2009 when in - water counting of the endangered species first began.