Sentences with phrase «wildlife areas from»

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Natural Areas — More than 250 areas of prairie, woodlands, ravines and wetlands within 10 distinct natural habitats, ranging from the cool - water ravines of the Lake Michigan shore to rare Northern Flatwood communities to the Sedge Meadows of Skokie Valley, each with its distinct community of wildflowers, wildlife, trees and shAreas — More than 250 areas of prairie, woodlands, ravines and wetlands within 10 distinct natural habitats, ranging from the cool - water ravines of the Lake Michigan shore to rare Northern Flatwood communities to the Sedge Meadows of Skokie Valley, each with its distinct community of wildflowers, wildlife, trees and shareas of prairie, woodlands, ravines and wetlands within 10 distinct natural habitats, ranging from the cool - water ravines of the Lake Michigan shore to rare Northern Flatwood communities to the Sedge Meadows of Skokie Valley, each with its distinct community of wildflowers, wildlife, trees and shrubs.

Fracking would be banned in and around the city's watershed as well as within 500 feet of state aquifers and on state land, including parks, forests and wildlife areas — a significant reversal from its 2009 position.

«Worryingly, this new threat may be affecting wild dogs deep inside wildlife areas where we would expect them to be protected from human impacts.

Core protected areas had long been a feature of conservation design, but Soulé and Noss described national parks and wildlife refuges as only the beginning, the kernels from which larger, mightier protected areas must grow.

Marra and Santella explore the solutions (keeping cats indoors, catios — an enclosed area outside the home — and killing strays), and show how the culling option has met with huge resistance from «animal lovers» despite the harm to wildlife cats cause.

Although the country has a target to increase terrestrial protected areas from 13.8 % of total land area in 2015 to 20 % by 2025, economic development has already had an impact on wildlife.

Protected areas, such as nature reserves and national parks, are thought to provide a refuge for wildlife, but according to a new study, many of these areas are not safe from light pollution.

To get a better idea of the genetic health and connectivity of jaguar populations in this area and the effectiveness of the existing wildlife corridors (i.e., stretches of habitat that facilitate movement between local populations), the researchers turned to DNA obtained from field - collected jaguar scat.

To assess how well protected areas shelter wildlife from light pollution and preserve natural darkness, researchers analyzed satellite images of Earth collected at night by the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program between 1992 and 2010.

Lead researcher Prof Rachel Warren from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at UEA said: «Our research quantifies the benefits of limiting global warming to 2 °C for species in 35 of the world's most wildlife - rich areas.

«I've been working, studying, and taking photos of the wonderful wildlife in the Chernobyl area for over 20 years and am very pleased our work is reaching an international scientific audience,» says Tatiana Deryabina from the Polessye State Radioecological Reserve in Belarus, a few miles from the site of the Chernobyl accident.

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.

Getting more wheat from the same area of land would have massive environmental benefits — freeing up land to put aside for wildlife or to capture carbon, for example.

But in Area X, everything is altered, from the wildlife to the light, and those alterations soon begin to take hold of the group's grasp on reality.

The iridescent plant life and Area X's polymorphous wildlife don't emanate from human interference like Annihilation's 1950s forebears.

The area's severe drought had taken a toll on much of the wildlife, and rescuers from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi didn't know if they could save her.

The word is out: When he's not getting under your feet at home, he's assaulting nature.According to a report from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, cats and exotic landscaping plants are important forces of change on the Rock Springs Run Reserve wildlife area north of Wekiva Springs Road.

A big role of a wildlife rehabber is safely removing wildlife from local residential areas.

Covering Lancaster, Morecombe and the surrounding area, this busy little rescue has an expanding wildlife rescue and rehabilitation programme along with rescuing unwanted dogs from the local area.

This agenda includes addressing the persistent issue of pet abandonment, stopping the failed practice of TNR, and removing cats from particularly sensitive conservation areas with highly vulnerable wildlife populations.

In discussions over a couple of years, they agreed that the problem of cat predation on wildlife could be reduced by taking the simple step of moving feral cat colonies away from key wildlife areas.

June 2, 2011 — Representatives from the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Rescue Services Department are assisting pets, wildlife and livestock in distress in the wake of Wednesday's devastating tornadoes in the Brimfield and Monson areas.

• 31 % percent are from racial and ethnically diverse backgrounds • 30 % percent are studying mixed animal medicine • 9 % percent are studying to practice food animal medicine • 28 % percent are going into small animal practice • 13 % percent are going into equine exclusive clinical practice • 7 % percent are entering academia (research and clinical), public health, or government • 15 % percent will go into other areas, such as zoo / exotic, lab animal, wildlife, etc..

• 36 % are from racial and ethnically diverse backgrounds • 33 % are studying mixed animal medicine • 11 % are studying to practice food animal medicine • 24 % are going into small animal practice • 4 % are going into equine exclusive clinical practice • 16 % are entering academia, public health, government, & industry • 11 % will go into other areas such as lab animal, zoo / exotic animal, wildlife or other

Southpaw has been serving the Tampa Bay area since 1996, and our veterinarians have a combined 60 years of medical experience with many species of animals from dogs and cats to birds, exotics, and wildlife.

They may have a strong instinct to chase small animals and birds, and so need to have a good recall taught from a young age, or to be exercised on a long line when in areas that wildlife may be lurking.

If you are unsure whether an animal is old enough to survive on its own or needs medical attention, then it is best to contact a wildlife rehabilitator before removing it from the area where you found it.

The American Bird Conservancy and other groups support proposed regulations that would keep wind turbines away from migration routes, wetlands, wildlife refuges, and similar areas likely to be frequented by birds.

This ensures the safety of your pet from cars in the parking lot, other pets or wildlife in the area and neighbors who may not appreciate canine companionship as much as you do.

[2, 3] The group's commendable work, culminating in a pilot program based on their «ordinance and protocols for the management of feral cat colonies in wildlife - sensitive areas in Burlington County, New Jersey,» [4](available here) has, from what I can tell, received little attention.

If you do allow them off leash, limit this privilege to large enclosed areas away from traffic, other potentially aggressive pets, and wildlife.

This incredible area is the starting point for a lineup of exhilarating activities, from beachcombing, hiking, surfing and kayaking to fishing, diving, storm watching and wildlife viewing, especially when the grey whales are migrating through the region.

A variety of activities can be enjoyed at the ranch, from fishing in the nearby lake, paddleboating, and clay target shooting to bird and bat watching, jeep tours of the area to view the countryside and wildlife.

This is a rare location to see wildlife at play in their native habitat and retrieve knowledge and tales of the area from a local naturalist guide.

Haleakala National Park is best known for being the world's largest dormant volcano and, at over 10,000 feet above sea level, the tallest peak on Maui where you can watch a fantastic sunrise, view unique wildlife, and have an amazingly vivid stargazing experience; However, the park encompasses more than 30,000 acres of public land, stretching from the summit down to the coast where lush natural beauty, waterfalls, and rich Hawaiian culture await in an area called Kipahulu.

Just minutes away from the Costa Rican and Southern Nicaraguan border this lost paradise is located in the Rio Maiz National Park a vast area filled with history, virgin jungles and wildlife and some of the best fishing.

Maybe you should just enjoy relaxing at the cottage and observe the views from the deck of birdlife and wildlife abundant in this world heritage listed area.

From here you can enjoy magnificent sunsets and awesome views of the bush and the wildlife that frequent the area.

The natural environment and ocean resources of the Monterey Peninsula draw millions of visitors from around the world each year, including more than 65,000 scuba divers drawn by the area's easy access, variety of wildlife, and kelp forests.

Mr. Sayce will be discussing the natural history of Cannon Beach and surrounding area for the last 300 years — From the differences of the trees and wildlife to the changes of the land itself, and whether the alterations have been manmade or by mother nature.

If you want a little rest from surfing, mountain biking in the area is the best way of getting into the local nature and wildlife.

You may also spot wildlife during the 40 - minute drive to and from this area.

The Marloth Lodge is set in a scenic spot overlooking the river, allowing you to enjoy a variety of wildlife spotting right from the comfort of the lodge's wonderful viewing area, where you can also enjoy a refreshing sundowner.

The low, stable views from a kayak are an amazing vantage point to see the splendid beauty and wildlife of our area.

Marine wildlife frequents this area so keep your eyes peeled; we have had some incredible marine mammal sighting from the beach during lunch.

This trip visits some of France's very best areas for birds and wildlife in summer, from the famous Camargue, with its pink flamingos, white horses and black fighting bulls, to the splendid High Py...

As these cars are located at the rear of the train it gives guests a unique viewpoint from which to view any wildlife or other areas of interest during the journey.

Explore the Serengeti, stay in a tree - top lodge above animal feeding areas, and descend into the stunning Ngorogoro Conservation Area, where you'll find an unbelievable concentration of wildlife, from lions to zebras.

Tropisphere has donated thousands of dollars from its commissions to help the local community, especially in areas of wildlife conservation and education.

The wooden boardwalk is mostly in good condition although a few broken boards are towards the end of the track, it forms a loop walk about one - and - a-half kilometres in length, broken up with shelters to sit and spot wildlife from and at the sea's edge, a triple - storey viewing tower which has a spectacular panoramic vista over the whole area.