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Reforestation Projects Capture More Carbon Than Industrial Plantations
Reforestation Projects Capture More Carbon Than Industrial Plantations
Australian scientists researching environmental restoration projects have found that the reforestation of damaged rainforests is more efficient at capturing carbon than controversial softwood monoculture plantations. The research, published in Ecological Management & Restoration, challenges traditional views on the efficiency of industrial monoculture plantations.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 18 April 2011 11:54 )
Reforestation Projects Capture More Carbon Than Industrial Plantations
Reforestation ProjectsBeavers are exceptional foresters
Beavers are exceptional foresters
Beavers have shaped the North American landscape more than any other critter.
By Dr. Reese Halter June 2010
Beavers are formidable harvesters. They can drop a 10-inch diameter tree within minutes. Yet, they also know how to re-grow forests and promote water conservation.
Beavers are the largest of all North American rodents, weighing a whopping 44 pounds. They move slowly and awkwardly over land and so they've mastered the path of least resistance — floating through the forest. In fact, they are experts in the world of fresh water.
Among their remarkable traits is the flat, hairless paddle-like tail that allows beavers to prop themselves up while standing and whack the water in a highly effective, loud warning mechanism. Their dense undercoat of fur provides excellent insulation in water. Their lips close behind the huge, ever-growing front teeth for underwater chewing. They have self-stopping ears and nostrils for diving and large back feet with webbed toes make them powerful swimmers. Two serrated claws on each hind foot are used for combing water repellant oil through their coat. Small, agile front fingers allow delicate handling of tiny objects.
Last Updated ( Monday, 18 April 2011 11:20 )
New Amazon monkey species discovered in remote Colombian fores
Friday, 25 March 2011 10:21
Researchers believe the species may be critically endangered and that the felling of forest for agriculture threatens their habitat. By Nancy Lopez, AP
A new Amazon monkey species has been discovered in Colombia, and researchers said Thursday they believe the small, isolated population is at risk due to the cutting of forests that are its home.
The find was announced by Conservation International, a group that helped finance the research in remote rain forests that until recently were considered too dangerous for scientific work due to the presence of leftist rebels.
IN THE FAMILY: The Caqueta titi monkey is the size of a cat, has grayish-brown hair, but does not have a white bar on its forehead as many of the other species of titi monkeys do. (Photo: Javier Garcia/AP)
Last Updated ( Friday, 25 March 2011 10:44 )
Assignment Earth: Reseeding the rainforest
Friday, 25 March 2011 10:10
A rancher in Guatemala is restoring a rainforest, one seedling at a time.
World's least known top predator is half-cat, half-mongoose
Thursday, 24 March 2011 04:26
Mysterious cougar-like fossa has retractable claws, specialized carnivorous teeth, and sits atop Madagascar's food chain. By Bryan Nelson Feb 2011
FOSSA: Mysterious carnivore with retractable claws is Madagascar's top predator.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 March 2011 04:57 )
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Beavers have shaped the North American landscape more than any other critter.
By Dr. Reese Halter June 2010
Beavers are formidable harvesters. They can drop a 10-inch diameter tree within minutes. Yet, they also know how to re-grow forests and promote water conservation.
Beavers are the largest of all North American rodents, weighing a whopping 44 pounds. They move slowly and awkwardly over land and so they've mastered the path of least resistance — floating through the forest. In fact, they are experts in the world of fresh water.
Among their remarkable traits is the flat, hairless paddle-like tail that allows beavers to prop themselves up while standing and whack the water in a highly effective, loud warning mechanism. Their dense undercoat of fur provides excellent insulation in water. Their lips close behind the huge, ever-growing front teeth for underwater chewing. They have self-stopping ears and nostrils for diving and large back feet with webbed toes make them powerful swimmers. Two serrated claws on each hind foot are used for combing water repellant oil through their coat. Small, agile front fingers allow delicate handling of tiny objects.
New Amazon monkey species discovered in remote Colombian fores
Researchers believe the species may be critically endangered and that the felling of forest for agriculture threatens their habitat. By Nancy Lopez, AP
A new Amazon monkey species has been discovered in Colombia, and researchers said Thursday they believe the small, isolated population is at risk due to the cutting of forests that are its home.
The find was announced by Conservation International, a group that helped finance the research in remote rain forests that until recently were considered too dangerous for scientific work due to the presence of leftist rebels.
IN THE FAMILY: The Caqueta titi monkey is the size of a cat, has grayish-brown hair, but does not have a white bar on its forehead as many of the other species of titi monkeys do. (Photo: Javier Garcia/AP)
Assignment Earth: Reseeding the rainforest
A rancher in Guatemala is restoring a rainforest, one seedling at a time.
World's least known top predator is half-cat, half-mongoose
Mysterious cougar-like fossa has retractable claws, specialized carnivorous teeth, and sits atop Madagascar's food chain. By Bryan Nelson Feb 2011
FOSSA: Mysterious carnivore with retractable claws is Madagascar's top predator.
