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They provide habitat for wildlife, are attractive, are low maintenance — do not require mowing, fertilization or watering once established — and can increase property values with their use of creative landscape design.»
It replaces a brownfield site with an open space that will
provide habitat for wildlife, open areas for recreation, and will help reduce storm water runoff and the urban heat island effect, all on prime - land near downtown.
Coastal marshes absorb and store large amounts of carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere; they help filter out pollution in coastal waters;
provide habitat for wildlife; help protect coastlines from erosion and storm surge; and can store huge amounts of floodwater, reducing the threat of flooding in low - lying coastal areas.
They provide habitat for wildlife, serve as sources of drinking water, and offer opportunities for rejuvenating quiet recreation in nature.
Living walls
provide a habitat for wildlife as well as a pleasant ambiance with vegetation.
Marginal areas are often currently set aside for conservation, both as a means to
provide a habitat for wildlife as well as a way to protect it from agricultural runoff into waterways.
• Erie County's Natural Habitat Pocket Parks along the Buffalo River, with staff from the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning helping to secure federal Great Lake Restoration Initiative Funding to provide better access to the River, improve the water quality and
provided habitat for wildlife;
During that time, the tree absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen, and
provides a habitat for wildlife.
North America's working forests offer wonderful places to recreate, while also
providing habitat for wildlife, cleaning our air and water, sustaining our economies and helping to improve the quality of life of millions.
Not exact matches
Forested areas located adjacent to the coffee producing sections of the farm are conserved,
providing habitat for a variety of
wildlife.
Farmers using climate - smart practices understand that trees do a lot on farms: they can act as windbreaks, reducing soil erosion; they can enrich soil; they can filter water, resulting in higher water quality; they
provide shade
for workers and shade - loving plants; they create
habitat for wildlife and
wildlife corridors; they suck up and store greenhouse gasses — the list goes on.
«Scientific monitoring consistently shows that environmental water delivered to the Gwydir is
providing food,
habitat and breeding opportunities
for many of the region's unique native fish, waterbirds, plants and
wildlife.
Using Commonwealth environmental water on the floodplain
provides food,
habitat and breeding opportunities
for native fish, frogs, plants, waterbirds and other
wildlife.
Bird Friendly certified organic coffees grow under biodiverse shade that
provides critical
habitat for migratory songbirds and other
wildlife, sequesters carbon and fights climate change.
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.
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.
These protected lands, held in fee and conservation restriction,
provide refuge
for wildlife and respite
for visitors by hosting both high quality
habitat and inspirational experiences.
Through their annual membership dues, Mass Audubon members
provide vital support
for our ongoing
wildlife and
habitat conservation work across Massachusetts.
«We've identified Canoe Meadows as one of Mass Audubon's best opportunities
for providing high quality grassland
habitat for birds and other
wildlife,» said Berkshires Sanctuaries Director Becky Cushing.
Common reed is a non-native invasive grass that displaces native plant species that
provide important
habitat for wildlife.
The other
wildlife sanctuary (listed below) is conserved land that
provides valuable
habitats, is ecologically managed, and regularly monitored but not yet «prepared
for the public» to visit.
The other 2
wildlife sanctuaries (listed below) are conserved lands that
provide valuable
habitats, are ecologically managed, and regularly monitored but not yet «prepared
for the public» to visit.
Parks are necessary
for protection of air and water quality, to conserve
habitat for wildlife and to
provide recreational spaces
for the people.
«We're going to be taking 50,000 cubic yards of dredged sentiment from the Buffalo River and utilizing it here on Unity Island to help restore 10 acres of wetland
habitat,
providing an access
for fish and
wildlife to move freely between the Niagara River and isolated water bodies here on the island,» said Lieutenant Colonel Adam Czekanski, the Army Corps of Engineers» Buffalo District Commander.
It is a perfect setting
for numerous outdoor recreational activities, including picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and birdwatching and this forest offers numerous recreational opportunities and
provides habitat to a variety of
wildlife species.
Coral reefs act as
habitats for fish and other
wildlife,
providing food
for communities worldwide and generating tourism dollars
for seaside economies.
The mangrove forests along tropical and subtropical coastlines
provide myriad benefits: They buffer against waves and wind, inhibit erosion, create
habitat for wildlife and fish, and prevent saltwater intrusion into rivers and streams.
There is no smell, and the 130 acres of flora
provide habitat for an impressive variety of
wildlife.
The area is dotted with uninhabited islands and reefs that
provide perfect
habitat for some 7,000 different species of marine
wildlife, a quarter of which, like the monk seal, are found nowhere else on the planet.
Coastal wetlands in Louisiana are economically and esthetically important by
providing storm protection, flood control, and essential
habitats for a myriad of
wildlife.
Get your friends together and plant a native
wildlife garden in your area to
provide a
habitat for local pollinators.
The natural resources support industries in Louisiana and millions of jobs nationwide,
provide hundreds of thousands of acres of
wildlife habitat and winter
habitat for more than five million migratory waterfowl, and are the primary nursery
for the food chain supplying the entire Caribbean Basin.
This variety of
wildlife and
habitats provides a fantastic opportunity
for all types of field study as your class explores the unique landscape of the marshes.
Its original mission was to
provide food
for domestic and wild animals, to
provide funds
for routine and emergency veterinarian care, to rehabilitate and return
wildlife to its natural
habitat, and to promote the humane treatment of all domestic and wild creatures.
Instead of listening to ABC, who
provide no evidence that cats are having a negative impact on the District's
wildlife or
habitats, the DDOE should look to the Washington Humane Society
for guidance.
It
provides habitat for myriad
wildlife.
Rocky River — Meander through the diverse
habitats of forest and woodland
providing picturesque views of the river and opportunities to watch
for platypus and other
wildlife.
The restored wetland will
provide important
habitat for wildlife and native plants.
Alaska is a sanctuary
for wildlife and these tours
provide the greatest opportunity to spot and view these incredible creatures in their natural
habitats.
Several coastal lagoons
provide a rich
habitat for wildlife and birds while the Barrier Reef is about 35 miles offshore from the mainland.
In addition to their incredible value as
wildlife habitats, coral reefs protect coastlines from storms and
provide billions of dollars of food and jobs
for humans around the world.
The Park offers protected
habitat for an amazing array of marine
wildlife and
provides an ideal location to explore and recreate.
These certified forests
provide numerous
wildlife benefits including clean water; abundant food resources; and cover and
habitat for roosting, nesting, brood rearing and foraging.
Dr. Geh Min, former president of Singapore Nature Society, highlighted the unique role of tropical mangrove ecosystems in
providing wildlife habitat, curbing coastal erosion caused by intense wave actions or surface runoff, acting as a natural purifier of water, while serving as sitea
for human recreation.
The trees also
provide sustainable
habitat for wildlife and will enhance the natural landscape with native broad - leaved trees.
Ana Paula Tavares, executive director of Audubon New York and Connecticut, said, «New York's shorelines
provide a place
for people to live, work and relax, while also serving as some of the most important bird and
wildlife habitat in the Western Hemisphere.
4) Trees are superior to IWT's when it comes to preventing erosion,
providing shade,
providing habitat for birds and attracting many other forms of
wildlife.
«A better understanding of how tree diversity affects carbon storage will be useful
for developing guidelines to design carbon projects that store high amounts of carbon and have additional benefits such as
providing more
habitat for wildlife.»
After all, trees
provide natural beauty and
wildlife habitat, and are good
for the environment.
Ecosystems
provide a rich array of benefits and services to humanity, including
habitat for fish and
wildlife, drinking water storage and filtration, fertile soils
for growing crops, buffering against a range of stressors including climate change impacts, and aesthetic and cultural values.