Sentences with phrase «preferred habitat for»

Meanwhile, the Central Valley could become the preferred habitat for plants of the Sonoran Desert.

In contrast, RED would be more effective in terms of its conservation impact if payments were extended to all remaining carbon - rich tropical forests, including lowland peat swamp forests, the preferred habitat for dense populations of orangutans, and if the construction of new roads was halted.

But when he begins to become the preferred habitat for reinsurance, he makes BRK more volatile with respect to legal judgments.

A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society, Idaho State University and the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that habitat fragmentation and the addition of makeshift perches such as transmission polls in sagebrush ecosystems are creating preferred habitat for common ravens that threaten sensitive native bird species, including greater sage grouse.

Not exact matches

First, they refined the potentially suitable habitats for each species according to the elevations that those birds prefer to live at.

There is evidence that intensified fire regimes and predation by feral cats Felis catus are at least partly responsible for these declines23, 24,25,26, and that feral cats prefer to hunt in intensely burnt habitats if available within their home - range27.

This stunning 110 - acre parcel, featuring ocean views from Point Reyes to Pedro Point, has been improved with new trail alignments, a dramatic stairway to the bluffs, and three ponds dug as habitat for the snake's preferred prey, the threatened California red - legged frog.

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.

We have always preferred spotting wildlife in their more «natural» habitat, for example, the Kruger National Park, and tend to be sc...

The density of females on Sea Lion Island was quite low (about 110 females per km of the coastline suitable for breeding) compared to densities recorded in other sub-Antarctic populations: this low level of crowding of females probably depends on the small population size and the abundance of sandy beaches with a gentle slope, which are the preferred breeding habitat for elephant seal.

One of the Northwest's most accessible locations to observe puffins nesting in their natural environment, Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach provides an ideal habitat for the puffins who prefer to nest on rocky islands with grassy areas into which they can burrow their nests, usually in inaccessible locations like Haystack Rock.

Because polar bears are entirely dependent upon the sea ice for their survival, any observed and projected reductions in preferred sea ice habitats can only result in declines.

While Angiopteris and Christensenia prefer lowland rain forest and grow in partly open habitats, Marattia has a preference for high elevation cloud forest and semi-deciduous forest in the subtropics.

Thankfully, the Canada Warbler breeds in scrubby, second - growth areas, so it may not take long for its preferred habitat to generate in an expanding (by 34 percent) climate space - if the birds are around to find it.

For siting of wind parks, preferred bat habitats and commuting routes should be identified and avoided.

There just may not be anywhere left for the Dunlin's preferred habitat of wet coastal grasslands along the shores of the Arctic Ocean.

Environmental • Enhance and restore habitat for native and naturalized fish species and organisms preferring cold water.

«Incentives remain the preferred alternative for owners to keep face rents high while creating a sense of value in the marketplace,» Gary Malin, president of brokerage Citi Habitats, said in a separate report on the rental market Thursday.