Browsing: Land

Human activities, particularly agriculture, have significantly altered the Earth’s land surface, contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss. Since 1900, global species abundance has declined over…

The West Maui watershed restoration project, co-managed by Aloha Puʻu Kukui and The Nature Conservancy, engages Native Hawaiian students in efforts to restore over 9,000 acres…

A nonprofit conservation organization announced the acquisition of land in the Elk River estuary, marking a significant step in conservation efforts. Additionally, this acquisition is seen…

The article “Prehistoric human impact on rainforest biodiversity in highland New Guinea” by Haberle explores how early human activities influenced the biodiversity of rainforest ecosystems in…

Land degradation (LD) adversely impacts ecosystem functions and agricultural productivity, affecting over 1.5 billion people globally, with causes attributed to both natural processes (erosion, salinization) and…

Utah’s Wildlife Restoration Initiative, launched in 2006, aims to enhance the state’s landscapes, watersheds, and native wildlife through collaborative efforts. Recently, sportsmen groups pledged a record…

The article discusses the historical and ongoing practice of land reclamation in Hong Kong, which has played a crucial role in the city’s urbanization and economic…

The article discusses the alarming changes in land use and land cover (LULC) driven by human activities, particularly due to population growth and unsustainable practices. These…

The Mad River watershed is predominantly private land, limiting conservation efforts despite supplying 70% of Humboldt County’s drinking water. Greg King, Executive Director of Siskiyou Land…

The article discusses the freshwater salinization syndrome (FSS) occurring in urbanized areas of northern regions, particularly due to the application of road deicing salts. Over time,…