Sentences with phrase «rain forests provide»

Malaria cases increase with deforestation, researchers have found, while new roads through the rain forest provide corridors for the migration of people, insects and animals that serve as intermediate hosts for pathogens, Wilson said.

Not exact matches

What's settled science now, however, is that just as the Amazon is dependent on the rain and sunlight provided by the sky, the sky is dependent on the nourishment from the forest.

Moreover, the long - term success of the Maya in exploiting their tropical rain forest environment prior to the collapse, with populations far exceeding those today, can provide useful clues to economic development in the region today.

«By planning ahead, foresters and other decision - makers can begin now to manage for resilient landscapes and ensure that the benefits that forests provide are sustained into the future,» said Michael T. Rains, Director of the Northern Research Station and the Forest Products Laboratory.

«Confronting the challenges of a changing climate presents opportunities for managers and other decision - makers to plan ahead, foster resilient landscapes, and ensure that the benefits forests provide are sustained into the future,» said Michael T. Rains, Director of the Northern Research Station and the Forest Products Laboratory.

Hunter Gatherer Pili nuts are hand - harvested in the wild Filipino rain forest, placing minimal strain on natural resources and providing local communities with an incentive to preserve their wild spaces.

The first 10 feet provides the adrenaline, the next 200 feet provides an unforgettable experience and sights to behold, and the last 100 feet takes you down through the rain forest canopy.

Nestled in the lush hills of southern Belize's rain forest not far from the Caribbean coast, Copal Tree Lodge (a National Geographic Unique Lodge) sets a gold standard for agritourism — and provides unparalleled access to Mayan culture and world - class fishing and birding.

The first 10 feet provides the adrenaline, the next 200 feet provides an unforgettable experience and sights to behold, the last 100 feet takes you down through the rain forest canopy.

Whether your visiting Cannon Beach for the nostalgic feel of its quaint downtown, to stroll along the sandy shores, learn about the local history or hike the rain forest, this Cannon Beach inn provides convenient access to the area's attractions and seasonal events.

To more fully enjoy the exquisite tropical beauty of Anse Chastanet's 600 acres, our surrounding west coast, or Saint Lucia's central Rain Forest Reserve, Jade Mountain guests can enjoy an array of walking and hiking tours which provide an opportunity to experience first hand the magnificent scenery the island is famous for.

This tour provides the opportunity to watch white - faced monkeys and howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, poisonous frogs and many other rain forest creatures.

We need an healthy ocean; the ocean provides a third of our world with food, and produce more oxygen than all the rain forests combined.

Facilities: - 3 air - conditioned bedrooms - 1 guest bedroom, that features a satellite TV & DVD, and two master bedrooms - 3 ensuite bathrooms featuring an outdoor rain forest shower (with a free standing bath in one master bathroom)- Fresh linens and towels - Deposit box in each bedroom - Fully equipped modern kitchen with fridge, microwave, water dispenser, cutlery, china and glassware - Living room complete with a massive flat screen satellite TV / DVD - Dining room with seating for 8 people - Private pool with sun loungers - Free WiFi Services: - Complimentary transfers from the airport to the villa for villa guests only (stay 5 or more nights and we will provide return transfers from the villa to the airport)- First morning breakfast ingredients await guests arrival - Welcome drink and fruit basket on arrival - Complimentary tea and coffee - Free mineral water - Daily housekeeping service (8 hours)- Daily manager availability - Cook (on request)- Gardener - Security guards 24/7

Akaka Falls State Park on the Hamakua Coast is a rain forest with densely packed foliage providing the backdrop for the famous Akaka Falls.

SAS Travel provides Ecotourism at its best, working with people from the region to improve their lives, conserving the environment and preserving the rain forest ecosystem of Manu national park and the amazon for the future generations.

The famous Tongariro crossing provides stunning vistas of the North Island's «central plateau» or ancient rain forests await in nearby Whirinaki and Pureora Forest Parks.

The Grand Palms Beach Resort is nestled between a tropical rain forest and the Gulf of Thailand providing an idyllic retreat for those seeking seclusion.

The hotel provides its guests with an impeccable respite in a midst of salty oceanic breeze and blooming flora of rain forests.

The lodge provides a unique rain forest experience while maintaining an unspoiled ambiance and is comprised of comfortable palm - thatched cottage rooms and suites nestled along the riverside in a setting of unmatched beauty and tranquility.

There were a number of «biomes» constructed - Desert, Savannah, Ocean, Rain Forest, Agriculture - that were to be maintained by the «Biospherans» and would, in turn, maintain the biosphere, providing water, food, oxygen, and efficient waste recycling.

The big climate bill that is expected to be debated on the Senate floor very soon provides incentives for American companies to invest in rain - forest projects abroad.

sheesh 2 DEGREES just look at the s ** t we are getting at 0.8 degrees Its like goodbye coral reefs, goodbye amazon rainforest, goodbye himalayan glaciers that provide water to 40 % worlds population (lot of poeple in china), goodbye east india monsoon rains needed to grow crops, hello more droughts, hello more forest fires, hello more heat waves, hello more stronger huricanes / typhones / cyclones, hello more floods (because warmer oceans have even more water evaporated from them turned into clouds and blown over land so even more rain pours down at once), hello more jellyfish (they thrive in acidified oceans because of CO2 absorbtion).

A computer illustration created by the wildlife activist group WWF - Indonesia using Google Earth provides a tour of Sumatran rain forest areas at risk of destruction by logging companies and palm oil producers.

Or the mere $ 18 billion it would take to preserve the remainder of the Brazilian rain forest, which provides far more value as a source of clean air and medicinal treasure.

A textured rug and mosquito netting echo rain forest influences; a hammock provides the perfect napping spot for two.