Sentences with phrase «supporting biodiversity»

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Increased species diversity has been linked to greater fodder productivity [29], and supporting biodiversity is encouraged by the National Organic Program [30 — 32].

The author connects unrelated issues about trees, conflates what we know about trees from different latitudes, and fails to convey the main point: tropical trees keep climate cool locally, help keep rainfall rates high, and have innumerable non-climate benefits including maintaining habitat and supporting biodiversity.

And nature does so while supporting biodiversity and minimizing water use, energy use, and waste.

We are dedicated to nurturing our animals with loving care and to supporting biodiversity in the soils, pastures and forests.

The competitors included Mass Audubon President Henry Tepper, who noted the event was emblematic of both the organization's enduring commitment to birdlife and to the crucial role of people in monitoring and supporting biodiversity.

These encompass soil and water quality and conservation measures, and maintaining or enhancing biological resources, including supporting biodiversity.

This coffee is certified by both Rainforest Alliance and Smithsonian — rest assured your purchase supports biodiversity if it complies with...

It sounds like the bulk of this coffee is sold to the large multinational roasters for grocery store blends, who could well afford to assist in developing sustainable agricultural in the area that supports biodiversity and farm family income.

the key function of the dairy sector in the management of terrestrial ecosystems and the need to address environmental degradation and climate change, and to support biodiversity;

They do not support biodiversity or living wages for farmers.

This coffee is certified by both Rainforest Alliance and Smithsonian — rest assured your purchase supports biodiversity if it complies with the strict environmental rules set forth for Smithsonian Bird - Friendly certification.

It's about supporting companies that commit to reversing deforestation, protect communities of wildlife and indigenous people, and support biodiversity.

So, to produce the same amount of food, we would need to use more of the land that currently supports biodiversity.

The museum hopes its Urban Nature Research Center will inform ways in which cities worldwide can support biodiversity.

Most Americans are willing to pay more taxes to support biodiversity conservation in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a national survey conducted by researchers at Duke University and the University of Virginia.

To sum up, teachers need to support sustainable alternatives to neoliberal capitalism with its emphasis on economic growth; protect nature's resources for future generations; protect ecosystems and help support biodiversity; support a community based economics, and a grassroots democracy that includes participatory and direct forms, embody anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-sexist, and anti-homophobic pedagogies that respect diversity and work from a post-patriarchal perspective.

Working with biologists, ecologists, architects, urban planners, and other artists, the Harrison Studio initiates collaborative dialogues to uncover ideas and solutions that support biodiversity and community development.

They established a worldwide network among biologists, ecologists, architects, urban planners, politicians, and other artists to initiate collaborative dialogues about ideas and solutions, which support biodiversity and community development.

They have worked for almost 40 years with biologists, ecologists, architects, urban planners, and other artists to collectively initiate promising dialogue to uncover ideas and solutions which support biodiversity and community development.

But harvesting standing forests reduces their carbon storage and typically their ability to support biodiversity.

Over 17 schools and over 20 species of native broad leaf trees planted to reduce emissions, support biodiversity and educate the next generation.

It highlights that reinvestment in forests is necessary to reduce timber import dependence, support biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation, revitalise rural economies and protect land and populations from environmental hazards and the impacts of climate change.

Alongside the climate change mitigation, the work continues to support communities, provide educational opportunities and supports biodiversity.

It also introduces other initiatives that support biodiversity conservation and highlights the need to promote biodiversity - inclusive impact assessment tools.

Natural system recommendations will include measures designed to expand the use of green infrastructure; protect tree canopies, green bio-corridors, and open spaces; support biodiversity, especially among pollinators; and assist diverse plants and animal species migrate and adapt.

They will provide ecologists and land managers with new and better information to support biodiversity conservation, wildfire risk assessment, and timber production while helping climate scientists and others to better understand the role that U.S. forests play in the global carbon cycle.»

They propose that rules to assess, conserve, and perhaps even financially support biodiversity should be included in the text of the Copenhagen agreement.

Perennial biofuel crops can help stabilize land cover, enhance soil carbon sequestration, provide habitat to support biodiversity, and improve soil and water quality.

Not exact matches

«Our goal is to help and support the Trinidadian farming community, and we have a heavy emphasis on protecting the local biodiversity.»

With the support of the Commonwealth's Biodiversity Fund, Ivan is putting in place new conservation covenants and agreements, removing stock from 400 hectares, and restricting stock access to a further 1,600 hectares.

I think it's really important to support PNG small holders and the incredible biodiversity there, so the C&C tasting panel is looking forward to bringing you these reviews and more information on their origins.

A total of 367 GL of Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat throughout the River Murray for improving the condition, movement and recruitment of native fish — both silver (critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) and golden perch were detected spawning in the Mid Murray in response to flow variability; improve riparian and wetland vegetation condition; and contribute to the managed export of salt from the River Murray system.

GRAIN is a small international non-profit organisation that works to support small farmers and social movements in their struggles for community - controlled and biodiversity - based food systems

Many ecological studies support the key role of structural diversity (sometimes referred to technically as floristic heterogeneity) in increased biodiversity — of many types in many ecosystems well beyond the realm of coffee growing.

Inundation of the western floodplain persisted for over eight months and supported a diverse and unique range of microinvertebrates, frogs and waterbirds, which increased the overall biodiversity of the Selected Area.

We don't know about you but we'd rather support farmers who let their animals free range, encourage biodiversity, don't use harsh chemicals and GM and take pride in providing us with food the way it's meant to be — without traces of pesticides, hormones and antibiotics.

The SDAS is designed to track, measure and improve on - farm practices including minimizing carbon footprint, improving soil and water quality, maintaining biodiversity and supporting animal welfare.

minimizing carbon footprint, improving soil and water quality, maintaining biodiversity and supporting animal welfare.

Lotus Foods wanted to share exceptional healthy heirloom rices with U.S. consumers, promote organic agriculture and rice biodiversity, and support producers with higher prices.

Do you care about the availability of this blend, and want to support the birds and biodiversity emblematic of and the purpose behind Bird - Friendly certification?

Yes, we want to support the birds and biodiversity emblematic of and the purpose behind Bird - Friendly certification.

Biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and severe impacts on ecosystem services — which refer to nature's support of wildlife habitat, crop pollination, soil health and other benefits — have not only accompanied conventional farming systems, but have often extended well beyond the boundaries of their fields, such as fertilizer runoff into rivers.

By purchasing Alter Eco quinoa, consumers are supporting the efforts of the brand and the United Nations alike to ensure food security, economic justice, and biodiversity in some of the poorest parts of the world.

Purchasing a CSA share at Drumlin Farm not only supports our farming program, but also Mass Audubon's overall mission to protect Massachusetts» biodiversity and ecosystems.

Purchasing a CSA share at Drumlin Farm not only supports our farming program, but also Mass Audubon's overall mission to protect the biodiversity and ecosystems of Massachusetts.

Often, the habitats most resilient to climate change are large enough to support rich biodiversity, have diverse landforms, and are connected to other open spaces.

When you buy products featuring organic cotton, you are supporting a process that eliminates the use of harmful pesticides and fertilizers, which not only preserves the biodiversity of the land, but preserves a healthy environment for the cotton farmers.

Chase supports Mass Audubon's growing involvement in climate change and renewable energy issues, as a natural outgrowth of its ongoing mission to promote birdlife and biodiversity, protect land and wildlife habitats, and support nature - based education.

As Fish and Game Commissioner, Griffin was responsible for ensuring the biodiversity of the Commonwealth, managing marine and freshwater fisheries, and protecting wildlife species and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them.