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WOOD IS an ages-old construction material - but it is one that is receiving renewed attention, especially with the rise of mass timber. One tool that can help determine if a wood product originated from such a forest is certification. [Extracted from the article]

Today, Mexico City's imperiled wild axolotl population can be found only within a single surviving habitat: the canals and scattered wetlands comprising the remnants of the ancient lake of Xochimilco. Shaded by a mass-timber canopy, the Ajolotario features a circular observation deck with views of the surrounding wetlands. The wetlands then filled with the assistance of a nearby wastewater plant that pumps treated water into the park's once-barren ponds - part of a larger wetland reclamation strategy led by Riparia. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights tech's role in combating poaching, detailing how drones, sensors, radar systems, and AI-driven predictive analytics are aiding wildlife protection, it also stresses that tech requires human intervention for effective results against poachers' threats.

The article looks at some of the challenges presented by the aquaculture region of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada for various industries. Topics mentioned include food security provided by sea farming for the people of the region, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region, and the role of the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association in achieving overall industry success.

The article discusses updates to the BAP Salmon Farm Standard, highlighting modifications to enhance comprehensiveness, particularly in areas such as social responsibility, animal welfare, biosecurity, and protection of wildlife.

"Finding Sarah: A Phoenix to Behold" by Nina Purtee is a novel that follows the journey of Sarah Wilkinson, a young artist who turns to art after the death of her mother. Sarah's tragic backstory is explored in the first half of the novel, but her life takes off when she studies art in Paris and later competes in an art scholarship in Australia. The book focuses on Sarah's evolution as an artist and the challenges faced by female artists in the 1990s. The narrative is filled with intricate details of the artistic process and explores themes of resilience and personal growth. [Extracted from the article]

Following eff orts over many years to reinstate the environmental conditions of the site, the Wasit Nature Reserve is now a biodiverse wildlife sanctuary occupying an area of 0.86km - and supporting wetland wildlife through feeding, nesting and habitat creation. Following eff orts over many years to reinstate the environmental conditions of the site, the Wasit Nature Reserve is now a biodiverse wildlife sanctuary occupying an area of 0.86km - and supporting wetland wildlife through feeding, nesting and habitat creation. The visitor centre by X Architects at Wasit Nature Reserve recreates animals' natural habitats and provides visitors and researchers with a privileged site to observe birds, writes Maryam Mudhaff ar section BB section AA section CC section DD The visitor centre by X Architects at Wasit Nature Reserve recreates animals' natural habitats and provides visitors and researchers with a privileged site to observe birds, writes Maryam Mudhaff ar section BB section AA section CC section DD 0 0m entrance ramp 2 courtyard 3 reception 4 auditorium 5 animal food kitchen 6 breeding room 7 toilets 8 plant room 9 viewing gallery 0 ibis enclosure small waders enclosure 2 kitchen 3 café 4 large heron enclosure 5 seed eaters enclosure 6 goliath heron enclosure 7 birds of prey enclosure 8 souvenir shop 9 sta o ces 2 3 5 7 6 8 9 0 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 B C D B C D 83 T he meeting point between land and sea at the centre of Sharjah was historically part of the Persian Gulf's ancient series of coastal wetlands and salt marshes. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the 2016 Wolfpack Citizen Science Challenge program which began on August 17, 2016 and runs through October 29, 2016, and it mentions how teams of North Carolina State University (NCSU) students, faculty, and staff are using covert camera traps to track the wildlife activity on the NCSU's 2,100-acre campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. It states that wildlife photographs and data are collected to help conservationists, zoologists, and researchers.

The article focuses on the U.S. President, Joe Biden administration's proposed rollback of changes to the Endangered Species Act made during the former U.S. president, Donald Trump administration and the concerns raised by construction groups regarding potential project delays and increased costs.

Features the renovation and rehabilitation of the Old Bird House at the International Wildlife Conservation Park, the former Bronx Zoo in New York. Conversion to offices; Davis, Brody & Associates as architects; Sturdiness of masonry and steel-truss construction; Accommodation for second floor; Retention of original elements; Replacement of cages with conference room.

The article discusses negative impacts of lead on wildlife. Topics include lethal methods of predation control or wildlife management; hunters using lead-based ammunition, who leave bloodied meat in the veld or donate carcasses to vulture restaurants, also pose a risk, and conservation status of many vulture species in South Africa.

The article discusses the Wekiva Parkway project constructed by Superior Construction Co. which include three segmental bridges, conventional bridges and wildlife crossings that would end in March 2021. The river crossing has been the focus of the environmentalists to preserve its natural state and free of impoundments. The company used cast-in-place segmental construction to build bridges that could slow the project's pace.

The article focuses on Florida researchers using datasets to track feral hogs is trying to minimize disease risk including the farmers and ranchers will benefit from research by University of Florida scientists who are using artificial intelligence to gather data on feral reproduction and movement.

El artículo provee información de SERFOR el departamento de forestal y de fauna del gobierno peruano. El autor comenta sobre la gestión forestal, las innovaciones de la gestión forestal y la consulta previa a los pueblos indígenas u originarios. Se explora la participación ciudadana en la gestión forestal.

The article reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) rule regarding Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act need that state permitting directors make site-specific determinations regarding the fish protection for the intake of cooling water structures. The requirement for assessing and comparing social costs and benefits in site-level permitting decisions are novel.

The article focuses on the problem imposed by Gopher tortoise in the maintenance of airport in Florida. Topics discussed include burrows being dug by tortoise under the runways creating humps and depression, being the threatened species generation of state laws for protection of tortoises and their burrows and installation of artificial turf carpet in place of grass causing an increase in expenditure for airport industry.

El artículo describe la flora, fauna, clima y otras atracciones de la Reserva Ecológica de Chaparrí en el Distrito de Chongoyape, Perú. Se explica su identidad como la primera área protegida privada del Perú, y se describe su ubicación debajo la montaña dominante de Chaparrí. Se esboza el turismo de naturaleza que es frecuente en la región.

El artículo presenta un análisis sobre la zoocría de animales silvestres de la selva Amazónica peruana. Entre los aspectos principales destaca la presencia de establecimientos que sirven de criaderos para especies que se encuentran en peligro de extinción. Entre éstos, se menciona el zoocriadero de primates no humanos, bajo la administración del Instituto Veterinario de Investigaciones Tropicales y de Altura.

Focuses on the wildlife habitat program of Unimin Specialty Minerals which concentrates on the protection of endangered bats at the Unimin mine site in Illinois. Significance of the program to its community relations plan; Comments from Rick Fox, safety, health and quality supervisor at the Unimin site, on the habitation of the bats in the mining site; Partners of Unimin in the program; Reason for the attraction of the bats to the site. INSET: The Wildlife Habitat Council.

The article reviews the periodical "World Wildlife."

El artículo se enfoca en la importancia de los bancos de recursos genéticos en la industria pecuaria como herramienta importante para la conservación de las especies. Según la autora, el propósito de los bancos es para conservar la diversidad genética de todos los tipos de los animales de la fauna silvestre y los domésticos. La autora afirma que la importancia de los bancos incluye la conservación de los genes, las razones culturales y para la investigación.

The article focuses on the views of British farmers on the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) scheme. Andy Barr says he welcomes the new scheme as his farm had already beetle banks, watercourses, grass buffers and other measures to protect the wildlife under the Organic Entry Level Stewardship, Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and the Countryside Stewardship. Peter Snell believes that CFE aims to encourage farmers to continue with ELS. Simon Collins adds that CFE could help farmers comply with regulations.

El artículo enfoca en la cría controlada de animales en la zona de la Amazonia peruana. Se menciona el inicio de zoocriaderos comerciales a partir de la década de 1960 y el desarrollo de normas conservacionistas en la década de 1970. También se citan algunas de las especies criadas incluyendo el sajino, el ronsoco y diversas tipos de tortugas terrestres.

The article reports on the completion of the habitat conservation project of family-owned material supplier and engineering contractor Graniterock. The ten years of successful implementation of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) approved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) developed by Graniterock was examined by biological regulators in March 2007. The regulators found that the population of the red-legged frog is flourishing at the Graniterock site in the midst of a successful quarry operation.

Identifying the number and nature of the insects within an arable field is critical to make natural predators part of an integrated pest management plan. This means growers need a complete picture of the aphid situation in the whole field before making decisions about spraying, or risk damaging beneficial insect numbers unnecessarily. Hampshire grower David Miller has been using pitfall traps to measure the effectiveness of his cover crop mixes in supporting beneficial insects. [Extracted from the article]

I'll confess, I'm not much of a linguist, but rather than admit my own schoolboy failings for this tongue-tied inadequacy, I prefer to blame Mademoiselle Martin, who tried to teach me French at Clacton Grammar. Meanwhile, in a seemingly parallel universe, there is a bit of a debate going on at the moment as to whether farmers in Britain should be allowed to shoot pigeons and crows in order to protect their crops and livestock. To add insult to injury, while the skylark slaughterers on continental farms will continue to receive farm support through the CAP, their English counterparts get lectures on causing skylark decline and are then told food production is no longer a public good. [Extracted from the article]

The Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) is a fantastic opportunity for farmers to unite and demonstrate the great conservation work they have been doing to encourage wildlife on their farms. West Sussex grower and AHDB Monitor Farmer Richard Chandler hosted a farm walk to explain the management practices he had undertaken at Moor Farm to benefit farmland birds. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers have found willow trees could play an important role in combating mineral deficiencies in livestock. "The elevated cobalt and zinc concentrations in willow leaves could actively correct deficiencies of these minerals in grass that usually require supplementation", Dr Kendall said. [Extracted from the article]

Jeremy Corbyn has launched Labour's election manifesto, including plans to protect British farmers from cheap food imports and kickstart a green revolution to tackle climate change. Labour's manifesto contains about 20 significant pledges that would affect the food and farming industry. [Extracted from the article]

The Ministry of Climate Change's decision to compile a red data list for threatened or endangered wildlife and plant species is a good first step towards protecting rare flora and fauna in the country. Besides providing a framework for wildlife conservation efforts, this list will also help battle illegal wildlife trade. For the compilation of this red data list of plants, animals and other organisms, the climate change ministry will collaborate with international organisations working on ecosystem preservation and wildlife conservation. [Extracted from the article]

A key partner has pulled out of a £3.4m project to turn a swathe of Welsh countryside into wilderness following criticism from farmers. Rewilding Britain played a key role in securing funding for the Summit to Sea initiative, which aims to rewild some 10,000ha from mid-Wales to Cardigan Bay. But the Farmers' Union of Wales called for the project to be scrapped, saying it would make it impossible for farmers to live in their communities. [Extracted from the article]

A pioneering scheme that gives farmers flexibility to create their own environmental plan tailored for their land is achieving fantastic results for local wildlife, say industry leaders. Meanwhile, farmers in Norfolk and Suffolk are trialling planting nectar lots for bees and other pollinators and the provision of winter bird food. Norfolk grower Andy Thornton, who farms at Shropsham, Attleborough, believes the formation of farmer cluster groups could be key to making the new scheme work. [Extracted from the article]

Throughout National Young Farmers Week (30 September-4 October), we are featuring inspirational YFC members who have benefited greatly from being part of the movement. "I helped our YFC apply for sapling trees from The Woodland Trust a week before NFYFC launched the campaign", said Jack whose work involves him regularly removing damaged or unsafe trees, as well as unwanted trees. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the importance of the content authenticity in the service, along with information on the television series, "Blue Planet II." It discusses the broadcast, social media certainly helped to amplify concerns and provided access to local initiatives. It mentions the home and changes behavior not about any one technology solution.

The new licences are Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) reaction to legal advice that its old general licences were "not lawful", following a legal challenge by Chris Packham and the Wild Justice group. Farmers, land managers and gamekeepers will need to apply for a specific licence from NRW to control birds not covered under the new licences. [Extracted from the article]

Britain, I am fond of saying, is a cultural landscape. Indeed, the Knepp project battled the incomprehension, not only of its farmer neighbours, but of many in Natural England, rooted in traditional approaches. But Knepp shows big wilding projects scattered across the landscape could make a difference. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses trends in cause-related marketing that incorporates issues concerning wildlife and nature. International Events Group, a company that tracks the corporate sponsorship industry, estimates U.S. corporations spent $254 million on cause-related marketing in 1992, up from $100 million in 1989. Examples of companies that sponsor environmental causes include Mott's USA which created a program that gave $100, 000 to the National Park Foundation. Cosmetics company Bonne Bell also has a series of print advertisements that solicit teen support of the Wilds, a wildlife refuge in southeastern Ohio. Evian, a mineral water marketed by Great Brands of Europe is sponsoring events on college campuses for the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness and generate new members for the group.

The article reports on the efforts of restoring wildlife in South Carolina. It mentions the collaboration between the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Clemson Cooperative Extension agents for offers technical aid and information to growers and owners of timberlands in the integration of ecologically friendly methods towards landscape restoration. An overview of the cooperative's agent T. J. Savereno on it is also presented.

This weekend, farms all over the country will open their gates to their non-farming neighbours. Leaf's Open Farm Sunday and Speak Out campaign show the public the best of British agriculture, and help farmers communicate what they do to produce quality food and look after the countryside. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with Jacob Shell, a geography professor and author of "Giants of the Monsoon Forest," is presented. Topics covered include how his interest in the mobility of animals led to the research project on which his book is based, features of the human-elephant relationships he studied and way by which the use of Asian elephants as work animals help in their conservation.

Farm manager Julian Gold has been impressed by the in-field flowering strips that he is trialling as part of the Assist project and would be happy to include them across the 750ha farm. West Sussex grower and AHDB Monitor Farmer Mark Chandler is keen to minimise the use of insecticides across the 1,230ha he farms in partnership with his father near Petworth. The researchers have understood that we are running a commercial farm, so the strips have been placed where we can farm around them - those practical aspects are very important". [Extracted from the article]

Farmers and landowners across the Midlands have until the end of May to apply to a grant scheme offering funds for projects that will improve biodiversity. Rob Taylor, from Severn Trent's Network Control team, said: "We know that farmers will tend to try and repair water pipes themselves but, on this occasion, it caused us a huge problem. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that shooting birds such as wood pigeon, rooks and magpies could become impractical if conservationists succeed in a legal challenge launched in the High Court. The action has been taken by a group called Wild Justice, set up by celebrity naturalist Chris Packham, former RSPB conservation director Mark Avery and wildlife campaigner Ruth Tingay, to challenge the licence system used by Natural England that authorises the shooting of certain birds.

The article reports that a record number of farmers took part the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) and they spotted more species than on any previous counts. More than 1,400 farmers took part in the count and they recorded 140 species across one million acres. A total of 30 species from the Red List for Birds of Conservation Concern were recorded, with five appearing in the 25 most commonly seen species list.

The article reports that Lehigh Hanson Inc.'s Hanson Aggregates Marlboro Sand & Gravel site in Bennettsville, South Carolina, has donated 200 acres of reclaimed mining property to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue. Carolina Waterfowl Rescue provides care to more than 1,000 birds a year covering close to 40 different wild bird species. The donated property will be used to provide a natural and controlled habitat, called a rookery, to rehabilitate injured waterfowl.

The article examines the role of straw passports in preventionn against weeds in Great Britain. It mentions that straw chopper has never been used for cereals and avoiding pre-harvest desiccation, with the exception of oilseed rape crops that helped to lower costs. It also mentions need for balancing food production and wildlife conservation on modern farms in Great Britain.

The article features 2015 Data+ Editors' Choice Award recipient and wildlife group Conservation International (CI) and its aim of developing data-driven information on tropical forest species to aid in the conservation initiative. It mentions the HP Earths Insights partnership of CI with information technology company Hewlett-Packard, the use of the big data technology of the latter and benefits of the project in terms of climate measurements, camera trap photos and critical biodiversity data.