By blocking some of the sunlight hitting the reefs, conservationists hope to dial down the rapid decline of coral. Read Complete article from National Geographic News here via Floating Sunscreen-Like Film Could Protect the Great Barrier Reef — National Geographic News
The sad state of wildlife protection in the US: Case in point – wild horses
photo: Carol Walker Source: Salon.com Activists: Government plan to kill wild horses is all a profit scheme Trump’s Interior Secretary has some ugly plans for America’s wild animals by Matthew Rozsa Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has raised red flags for a number of reasons during his short tenure. He seems to care less about protecting …
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Fire Improves Bird Habitat at Ganondagan State Historic Site
Have you heard about wildfire outbreaks in California or New York on the news? Do you know how a prescribed burn and wildfire differ from one another? A prescribed burn is very different from a wildfire. Prescribed burning is a management tool that is precisely planned for safety and meeting set goals, while wildfires often […] …
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Providing winter habitats in the garden
Most of the birds and some of the insects we find in the Washington, D.C. area migrate to warmer climates during the winter. However, many species stay in the DC Metro region throughout the year and must rely on a favorable habitat for food and shelter. Unfortunately, many natural areas are shrinking due to human …
The Northern Herper 