Sentences with phrase «other wildlife refuges»

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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.

I'm reminded that zoos, aquaria and other refuges for wildlife can be very pretty when they're done right.

The Central Valley's protected wetlands (federal wildlife refuges, state wildlife areas, and private lands) and certain types of agriculture (e.g. rice, alfalfa), provide nearly all of the habitat used by millions of ducks, geese, shorebirds, and other waterbirds every fall, winter, and spring.

Some contaminants fell into a federal wildlife refuge surrounding the base that is home to alligators, sea turtles and other endangered animals.

Check out Hands on the Land, a national network of field classrooms including national parks, wildlife refuges, and other special places.

«American Bird Conservancy, the nation's leading bird conservation organization, and 27 additional science and conservation organizations have signed a letter to the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge supporting their plans to remove cats and cat feeding stations found on refuge lands in the Keys because of the harm they are causing to birds and other wildlife, including endangered species.»

The American Bird Conservancy and other groups support proposed regulations that would keep wind turbines away from migration routes, wetlands, wildlife refuges, and similar areas likely to be frequented by birds.

However, this rapidly growing field also provides opportunities to work in the animal health industry, government, armed forces and with many other species in zoos, wildlife refuges, and developing countries.

We now make our way towards Daintree, Cape Tribulation and stop for lunch at a restaurant, which is also an animal refuge centre where you have the opportunity to hand feed the wallabies, get up close to Eclectus Parrots, Pythons & other native wildlife enjoy delicious barbecue lunch with freshly prepared salads in a beautiful rainforest setting restaurant, (we also cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements upon notification before tour day) enjoy a cold drink from the bar (own cost).

Other Costa Rica La Fortuna activities include a guided river cruise along the Rio Frio through Costa Rica's Cano Negro wildlife refuge complete with water walking lizards and howler monkeys.

The Service manages the 95 - million - acre National Wildlife Refuge System, which encompasses 545 national wildlife refuges, thousands of small wetlands and other special management areas.

Other activities include bird and wildlife watching and you can take day trips to a wildcat refuge, Ca o Negro, Volcano Arenal, river rafting and more!

Alaska Geographic is a non-profit bookstore, publisher, educator, and supporter of Alaska's public lands — and the official non-profit partner of Alaska's 15 national parks, 16 national wildlife refuges, and America's two largest national forests, plus a variety of other public lands.

For some wildlife encounters with an ethical edge, go to the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, a refuge centre for elephants retired from the tourist trade, or stop by the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project near Bang Pae Waterfall, a rescue and release centre for abused primates and other animals.

The refuge represents a crucial stop along the Pacific Flyway and offers resting, breeding and nesting habitat for hundreds of migratory birds and other wildlife.

There are a number of ways to enjoy your yard, but creating a wildlife refuge is one of the best because it allows you to reconnect with nature, and welcome colourful birds, butterflies and other living «decorations» much prettier than their store - bought resin replicas!