Sentences with phrase «protecting the habitat of»

The researchers identified several criteria for choosing umbrella species — such as big carnivores, most long - lived, habitat specialists, and ones on the verge of extinction — and analyzed how many imperiled species might be saved by protecting the habitat of that type of umbrella species, compared to species saved by randomly picking a set of species to serve as the umbrella.

Scientists have argued that protecting the habitat of key species — such as large carnivores that need expanses of land, or organisms such as prairie dogs on which many others depend — would shelter additional species, thus offering a bigger bang for the conservation buck.

World - class birding opportunities abound in Tofino and the protected habitat of Clayoquot Sound.

The eco-friendly Costa Rican government has gone to great lengths to protect the habitat of these amazing animals.

The Cayman Turtle Farm is the protected habitat of thousands of green sea turtles, an endangered species.

Although we won't see any bighorn sheep traveling with any Tusken Raiders, they can be found across much of the western U.S. And while the unsavory characters in Tatooine and Mos Eisley are not threatening their existence, the Conservancy is working to protect the habitat of bighorn sheep by reducing the impact of climate change and site development.

Tell the fast - food giant to get deforestation out of its supply chain and to protect the habitat of jaguars and monkeys.

Rudi Putra, a biologist from Indonesia, was awarded the Goldman Prize in 2014 for his work to protect the habitat of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino by physically dismantling illegal palm oil plantations in northern Sumatra's Leuser Ecosystem.

Wildlife Heroes: 40 Leading Conservationists and the Animals They Are Committed to Saving by Julie Scardina and Jeff Flocken, features Raoul du Toit (2011) and the rhinos of Southern Africa; Eugene Rutagarama (2001) and the mountain gorillas of Rwanda; and Wangari Maathai's (1991) campaign to protect the habitat of Kenya's safari animals.

A biologist by training, Rudi Putra is dismantling illegal palm oil plantations that are causing massive deforestation in northern Sumatra's Leuser Ecosystem, protecting the habitat of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino.

Rudi Putra, 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize winner for Islands and Island Nations, led communities in dismantling illegal palm oil plantations, protecting the habitat of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino.

Discussing the ongoing tug of war in the Mojave Desert between protecting habitat for endangered species and developers of large - scale solar power installations (protect habitat of one species versus helping protect the habitat of lots of species, humans included), Madrigal writes,

We sit down with 2014 Goldman Prize winner Rudi Putra to discuss his work to dismantle illegal palm oil plantations that are causing massive deforestation in northern Sumatra's Leuser Ecosystem, in order to protect the habitat of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino.

Fitzpatrick is a long - time member of the 60 - year - old MSA river conservation association and she works tirelessly in its goals to preserve and enhance the wild Atlantic salmon and protect the habitat of the Miramichi watershed.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had proposed to limit water release to protect the habitat of two endangered fish species.

Not exact matches

«By failing to adequately limit population growth, reassess the role of an economy rooted in growth, reduce greenhouse gases, incentivize renewable energy, protect habitat, restore ecosystems, curb pollution, halt defaunation, and constrain invasive alien species, humanity is not taking the urgent steps needed to safeguard our imperiled biosphere.»

The stories exposed self - dealing at the Nature Conservancy; sham deductions taken for protecting facades on urban buildings; and jaw - dropping write - offs for golf resorts, whose chemical - doused fairways and private membership seemed at odds with the goals of protecting natural habitat and providing «significant public benefit.»

If a judge deems the British Columbia government is not doing enough to protect crucial habitat of the endangered spotted owl, he or she could order the federal environment minister to recommend an emergency protection order under the federal Species at Risk Act.

But most of the vitriol was reserved for the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), the federal body entrusted with protecting fish and fish habitat.

RENO, Nev. (AP)-- Newmont Mining Corp. officials signed an agreement Tuesday with the U.S. government and the state of Nevada to protect some of the most critical sage grouse habitat in the West in exchange for assurances it will be allowed to develop...

A handful of citizen volunteers digging up the correct information and piping it through blogs, social media, letters to the editor and conversations at coffee shops and on door steps to protect what we value — drinking water, schools, parks, key natural habitat and recreational areas.

May 1, 2018: Yesterday, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada released the first ever section 63 report under the Species at Risk Act, (SARA), where the Minister found that outside of protected areas, provinces and territories have failed to protect almost all of boreal caribou critical habitat.

These projects have resulted in the restoration of hundreds of miles of the Nation's coastline, protecting billions of dollars of infrastructure, as well as important ecological habitat.

We can make sure their habitats are protected, that they are given adequate food and resources to grow and reproduce, that they are not hunted and killed into extinction, and that they are not taken advantage of or overworked as we tame them and train them to work alongside us on earth.

[103] So the argument is, if we are to protect the integrity of the environment we have to work towards protecting all species within the habitat.

Today the cry of the poor in the Narmada Valley in India is not only to preserve their own habitat but to protect forests everywhere from wanton destruction.

These sustainable vineyard and winery practices conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water quality, enhance relations with employees and communities, preserve local ecosystems and wildlife habitat, and improve the economic vitality of vineyards and wineries.

They have, for example, carefully mapped every farmer's individual plot of land to ensure that, as other farmers join the group, the farm clusters form wildlife corridors to protect Sumatran tiger habitat.

This will mean that Commonwealth environmental water will be used to protect habitat such as permanent waterholes that support the survival of water dependent populations of native plants and animal life,» he said.

Approximately 13,000 ML of environmental water entitlements from the Barwon River near Collarenebri and the Darling River entitlements at Toorale remained in - stream and contributed to protecting and restoring ecosystem functions and aquatic habitats in the Barwon - Darling River system by supporting:

A flow event in Sept 2016 triggered access to Commonwealth allocations and a total 794 ML of Commonwealth environmental water contributed to in - stream flows, protecting and restoring ecosystem functions and aquatic habitats in the Warrego River system by supporting:

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder David Papps said the partnership was part of ongoing efforts to protect and restore the internationally important Wetland and its complex of wetlands and woodlands, which provide habitat for a range of native flora and fauna including the nationally threatened Regent Parrot and the Southern Bell Frog.

The judging panel was impressed by the breadth and depth of sustainable practices being used to conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat, and enhance relations with employees and communities, all while improving the economic vitality of vineyards and wineries.»

The committee and judging panel were impressed by the breadth and depth of sustainable practices being used to conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat, and enhance relations with employees and communities, all while improving the economic vitality of vineyards and wineries.»

These farmers are going above and beyond, improving the quality of their beans while conserving natural resources, protecting wildlife habitat and supporting local communities.»

Spouses Ann T. Septick and Clea N. Liness created a hermetically sealed habitat for themselves and their family to protect them from ever getting sick, a move prompted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services» (HHS) recent anti-LGBTQ moves.

Mass Audubon permanently protects nearly 37,000 acres of land across Massachusetts, providing important opportunities for all people to experience the wonders of nature firsthand while also safeguarding a wide range of habitats and native wildlife species.

In 2015, as a project of the Fund, Wachusett Meadow installed the Dianne Engelhardt Discovery Trek, a self - guided activity that directs children and families to sites along the sanctuary's trails where they learn about the many animals and plants that thrive in the diverse protected habitats.

We are happy to report in response to a lawsuit filed against the Commonwealth's regulatory use of priority habitat screening to protect endangered species, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled unanimously to affirm the state's authority under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA).

The work of rangers in Belize is to protect the land, habitat, and wildlife in conservation areas.

Representatives of communities in the Buffalo Creek area were told of water quality tests that showed contamination and urged to take steps to protect the water and fish and wildlife habitat as plans move forward to expand the storage capacity of Buffalo Creek Reservoir.

Nearly all of this property was designated a priority habitat of state - listed rare species, which is why Mass Audubon collaborated with public and private conservation organizations, as well as private landowners, to protect and manage this sanctuary.

With your help, we will protect fragile habitats and promote the health of local wildlife populations.

The Park District also proposes a restoration of the costal habitat at Rosewood that would expand the beach, prevent erosion and protect other aspects of the area.

Nourishment of Dead Neck will 1) restore acres of open sand habitat for nesting birds, 2) provide a sand source to widen the Nantucket Sound beach over approximately 5 - 10 years, and 3) protect the island from breaching.

Mass Audubon often needs funds quickly when a critical piece of property becomes available, or we have an opportunity to protect important habitat where local fundraising alone is insufficient.

Mass Audubon partner TIDE protects the 160 - square mile Port Honduras Marine Reserve and manages 60,000 acres of wildlife habitat including the Paynes Creek National Park for the government of Belize and protected lands it owns in southern Belize.

Mass Audubon embraces a vision of a Massachusetts in which people appreciate native plants and animals and their habitats and work together to ensure that they are truly protected.

In addition to protecting critical habitat for native species, Mass Audubon's land conservation efforts provide many quality - of - life benefits, including clean drinking water, locally grown food, and places to learn about and enjoy nature.

Richard K. Sullivan, Jr., Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, which oversees all state land conservation, said, «Since taking office, Governor (Deval) Patrick has made a historic $ 230 million investment in land conservation focused on three goals: investing in urban parks, preserving working farms and forests, and protecting large natural landscapes for habitat.