Sentences with phrase «provides natural habitat»

The Park provides a natural habitat for some of Australia's most treasured flora and fauna, including Koalas!

The site is a registered «Land for Wildlife» property which provides natural habitat for a large variety of flora and fauna.

Silver Springs State Park provides a natural habitat for numerous species, including 18 endemic and 10 endangered plant species, as well as habitat for resident and migratory birds, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The lakes and river provide a natural habitat for turtles, fish, muskrats and occasional family of beaver in an urban setting.

The Elephant Park is dedicated to providing a natural habitat and protection to elephants from all over Africa that have been orphaned or need a home for another reason.

Xaman Ha Aviary is an open - air sanctuary in Playacar providing a natural habitat to over 60 species of tropical birds.

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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.»

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.

In other cases — where tradeoffs between shade cover and productivity are too severe — farms may choose to provide tree cover or natural habitat in other ways.

Organic coffee is very difficult to grow without the presence of shade trees to provide habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and other organisms; to provide natural mulch; to aid in nutrient cycling; and to help in weed suppression.

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.

Sustainable winegrowing practices help reduce water and energy use, minimize pesticide use, build healthy soil, protect air and water quality, recycle natural resources, maintain surrounding wildlife habitat, provide employee education, and communicate with neighbors about vineyard and winery operations.

Some examples include restoring funding for the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, restoration of streams and habitat, and successful passage of the 2002, 2009, and 2014 Environmental Bonds, which provide funding for state land protection and other environmental programs.

«Arcadia's natural diversity combined with our active management of important grasslands and shrublands provide habitat for a wide range of bird species,» said Keane.

Adjacent to the Highland Park Country Club, the Skokie River Woods property is owned by the City of Highland Park and managed by the Park District of Highland Park as open space with wetlands and wooded areas providing open space, habitat, natural rainwater storage and infiltration in the North Branch Chicago River watershed.

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

• 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;

The researchers say that although the study focused on a habitat in Puget Sound, the results provide an important framework to evaluate other seagrass and estuarine habitats that tend to have lower inherent buffering capacity and large natural variations in chemistry.

Bulkheads, sea walls and vertical structures with marginal structural complexity don't provide the same habitat for marine organisms as natural shorelines, Gittman said.

Natural landscapes filter water, produce oxygen, sequester carbon, and provide vital habitat for other species.

«Other provisions within the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 would push for greater energy efficiency, updates to the energy grid, and a grid storage program; ease the permitting of natural gas pipelines; and permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides money for habitat protection.

«Natural and hybrid systems can also improve water quality, provide habitat for many important species, and mitigate carbon going into our atmosphere.»

«We welcome any improved protection for our natural landscapes, which provide vital and often diminishing habitat for some of the world's most endangered animals,» says Philip Mansbridge, UK director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

Causeways and other roads that bisect wetlands alter natural habitats by providing avenues by which invasive plants species can colonize wetlands and nesting areas, altering natural hydrology of wetland systems, altering storm water runoff and drainage, providing avenues for road salts and pollutants and the direct loss of habitat due to land - clearing and paving.

When crops are not flowering and ripening, they no longer provide a sufficient insect source: natural habitats become crucial for maintaining the bat populations.

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.

The students are excited to see their fish released back into their natural habitat and hope that by restoring life back into the river, they will continue to provide food for those who fish.

Just as cats 10,000 years ago were attracted to the easy, consistent food source that the first human settlements provided (see The Natural History of the Cat), feral cats today scavenge on the scraps that all human habitats inevitably produce.1 A study of a feral cat colony in Brooklyn found that the cats depended more on local garbage for food than on either prey or food provided by caregivers, and that the neighborhood produced enough garbage to feed three times more cats than actually lived in that area.2

It provides not only nutrition, but environmental enrichment that mimics the animal's natural habitat.

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.

Arranged exclusively for VMX attendees, Behind the Scenes Tours give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with unfamiliar, non-domesticated species in their natural habitat and provide a glimpse into the inner workings of veterinary care and husbandry at these world - renowned facilities.

Furthermore, make sure the habitat provides adequate shelter from natural factors including wind, rain, and sunlight.

Décor Pet stores carry a wide variety of rocks, plants and logs that mimic your pet's natural environment, regulate habitat temperature and provide a hiding place for a sense of personal security.

A diet consisting primarily of raw meat, organs, and bone reflects what an animal would eat in its natural habitat and provides many health benefits and bioavailable nutrients for pets.

California kingsnakes require an ideal ambient temperature of 70 degrees to 75 degrees F with a basking temperature of between 85 degrees and 90 degrees F. Although there is debate on the lighting needs of this breed, many owners will provide fluorescent light for about 10 hours per day to mimic sunlight in the snake's natural habitat.

Live plants in a terrarium serve many purposes, such as increasing beneficial humidity, providing natural climbing and hiding opportunities, creating ideal nesting areas and helping to create a naturalistic habitat for many species.

Provide access to clean water, a few varied meals every week and substrate, the consistency and depth of which should depend on the species» natural 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.

There's also the Noosa National Park which provides an amazing coastal rainforest setting of rainforest boardwalks, scenic views over secluded beaches and private coves and the chance to even spot koalas in their natural habitat.

A visit to the Moreno family farm, Las Primicias, provides the opportunity to marvel at the celebrated Giant Galapagos Tortoise roaming in its natural habitat.

The flamingos find fresh food in these waters, and in turn provide tourists with wonderful opportunities to view them in their natural habitat.

Lunar lava tubes have been discovered [5] and have been studied as possible human habitats, providing natural shielding from radiation.

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.

The other four islands where these salamanders live (East Anacapa, Middle Anacapa, West Anacapa, and San Miguel islands) are managed entirely as natural areas and appear to provide good salamander habitat.

Alaska is a sanctuary for wildlife and these tours provide the greatest opportunity to spot and view these incredible creatures in their natural habitats.

The Natural Reserve of St. Barthelemy includes five sanctuary zones around the island that provide protection to underwater habitats while also allowing diving, boating, and fishing under controlled circumstances.

The Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge provides 700 acres of some of the last remaining natural wetland habitat in Hawaii.

Our experienced, passionate team is eager to share all they know about whales, wildlife, and the enchanting natural habitat the San Juan Islands provide.

Lewa Downs is now an area of outstanding natural beauty with the Lewa River giving life to dense woodland and patches of open savannah providing the perfect habitat for a whole range of Kenya's animals.