Sentences with phrase «provided native habitat»

Imagine a city block that built healthy soil, cleaned water, and provided native habitat a vibrant home - what would that city block look like?

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Over 5,300 ML of Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to Hattah Lakes in spring 2015 to provide improved habitat and food resources for native fish and waterbirds, and support the ongoing reestablishment of water dependant vegetation.

Re-establishment of flood - tolerant bank vegetation following the millennium drought will provide habitat for a number of native species and also assist with bank stability during natural floods and heavy rainfall.

«We will be working together to deliver environmental water to smaller local wetland and floodplain sites to improve habitat and provide refuges for endangered and threatened native bird and fish species such as the Regent Parrot and the Murray Hardyhead,» Mr Reilly said.

improve the diversity and condition of native fish, frog and waterbird populations through maintaining suitable aquatic habitat and providing opportunities for breeding and recruitment.

Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to maintain water quality in refuge pools and to provide habitat for large - bodied native fish species present in the Lower Darling River.

«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.

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.

Using Commonwealth environmental water on the floodplain provides food, habitat and breeding opportunities for native fish, frogs, plants, waterbirds and other wildlife.

In 2017 - 18, Commonwealth environmental water will continue to build on the positive responses of vegetation from past environmental watering and natural flows; and provide habitat and recruitment opportunities for waterbirds, native fish, turtles and frogs.

Residual inundation in the Gingham and Gwydir wetland from environmental water delivered in 2014 - 15 helped maintain native vegetation communities and provided habitat for waterbirds and frogs early in 2015 - 16.

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.

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.

Common reed is a non-native invasive grass that displaces native plant species that provide important habitat for wildlife.

These native plants enhance the serene tranquility of the park, while providing a welcoming habitat for butterflies, dragonflies and other beneficial insects.

Each habitat park is unique in its setting, providing a natural sanctuary for native plants and animals to thrive among urban surroundings.

«This diverse range of habitat provides excellent conditions for native sweat bees,» explains Professor Robert Paxton from the Institute of Biology at MLU, where Paxton and PhD student Patricia Landaverde - González have studied 37 sites on Yucatán.

They quickly found that the kits provided an excellent habitat for the three Gastrodia orchids native to the area.

Sea ice is a crucial part of the ecosystems at both poles, providing habitat and influencing food availability for penguins, polar bears and other native species.

In particular, extreme weather events that lead to habitat destruction and large wildfires provide ideal conditions for invasive predators like feral cats and red foxes to move in and decimate native fauna.

Get your friends together and plant a native wildlife garden in your area to provide a habitat for local pollinators.

Student Aaron Jacobs works with a local organization to sow a prairie with native plants to provide wildlife habitat.

Boasting its own, extensive botanical gardens, with detached secluded suites and private bungalows, nestled amongst a natural oasis of coastal lagoons, and surrounded by swathes of palms and rainforest gardens — a rich habitat that provides a home to dozens of native species it's no surprise that this wonderfully romantic resort has become a firm favourite with honeymooners and nature lovers the world over.

A secluded hideaway in picturesque North Queensland set on 30 acres of lush landscaped rainforest gardens this private beachfront property provides the ultimate authentic tropical Australian holiday experience.Boasting its own, extensive botanical gardens, with detached secluded suites and private bungalows, nestled amongst a natural oasis of coastal lagoons, and surrounded by swathes of palms and rainforest gardens — a rich habitat that provides a home to dozens of native species it's no surprise that this wonderfully romantic resort has become a firm favourite with honeymooners and nature lovers the world over.

The pile curves through the landscape, providing habitat for native birds, preventing trailblazing and enhancing the coastal trail.

The restored wetland will provide important habitat for wildlife and native plants.

Nestled amongst a natural oasis of coastal lagoons, and surrounded by swathes of tropical palms and endemic rainforest — a rich habitat that provides a home to dozens of native species - this resort has its roots firmly grounded in sensitive eco-tourism.

This successful eco-business provides a range of fun tours that focus on the wildlife and natural landscapes of Sanibel Island, including a mangrove kayak tour that journeys through the mangrove forests and observes native wildlife such as alligators and nesting birds in their natural habitat.

Finally, the Booby Pond Nature Reserve on Little Cayman provides a habitat for red - footed boobies, other shore birds and a high diversity of native plants.

Scarano focused on direct threats such as the Belo Monte dam project, as well as successful experiments at restoration, including efforts to revive degraded land using novel techniques, which in some places include planting non-native tree species as a way to create zones that provide suitable habitat for native seedlings to take hold.

The trees also provide sustainable habitat for wildlife and will enhance the natural landscape with native broad - leaved trees.

El Pueblito Iguazu's work in protecting the surrounding environment includes the release of butterflies to their natural habitat to enrich biodiversity, providing education on native tree species, tree planting, conserving energy by using candle lights at night, and more.

Imagine high - tech buildings so in tune with the biosphere that they inhabit the landscape like native trees, making oxygen, sequestering carbon, fixing nitrogen, purifying water, providing habitat for thousands of species, accruing solar energy, building soil, and changing with the seasons — while also generating remarkable productivity and providing beauty, comfort, and delight.

We see living roofs filtering storm water, easing the heat - island effect and providing urban habitat for native species of plants, birds and insects.

A Welwichia — native to Namibia, far from decorative, but still providing a habitat?

It is planted with native plants designed to provide habitat for local animals and insects and is an important part of the water management strategy for the building

Bill Dotzler, a state senator who helped the TPC gain the necessary initial funding, is hopeful about their potential: «You almost get a trifecta with this — you clean the streams, you provide habitat for pheasants and other wildlife and you produce an alternative fuel... It's not going to be the whole answer, but I think burning the native plants could be an important part of the whole puzzle.»

Broadly, planting the native species is more accepted for providing suitable habitat.

All previous breeding attempts in the Zoo had been futile, and the hope was that the climate and rich grasslands of Ol Pejeta, a native habitat for the animals, would provide them with more favourable breeding conditions.

These creeks provide cover and habitat for deer, turkey, hogs, bobcats, and many other native Florida wildlife species.

If you can leave 15 feet or so standing you will provide a great natural habitat for so many native critters.