• Welsh Assembly committee urges caution in rural wind farm siting

    Updated: 2012-06-30 22:49:08
    May 30 2012 Welsh Assembly committee urges caution in rural wind farm siting Human impacts News Wind turbines Add comments The Petiitions Committee of the Welsh Assembly , which includes members from four diverse political parties , has issued a report on its investigation of wind farm noise in Welsh communities . The report is short but concisely comprehensive in considering input from residents with noise complaints , advocates of wind energy , and wind developers . The committee suggests that in deeply rural areas , it may be necessary to increase the standard 500 metre separation distance as appropriate , and in specified circumstances up to 1500 metres , according to environmental factors such as the topography and the ambient noise levels of the area . 8221 Sleep disruption was a

  • Floating in whalesong

    Updated: 2012-06-30 22:49:08
    May 30 2012 Floating in whalesong Bioacoustics Human impacts News Ocean Add comments For a welcome change of pace from stories about contentious acoustic ecology issues , check out this column from Australia about a group of people who were treated to two sessions of whale song while floating near their inflatable raft . Here’s a : teaser This time the singer was right before my eyes , and the singing was so powerful you could actually feel it in the water . As I drifted on the surface , the sound vibrated through my body . It was an amazing experience . 8221 Leave a Reply Name Email not required and not published Website Subscribe to AEInews.org by Email Links Log in Science research programs Sound-related organizations AEI Special Reports AEInews on your website Categories Animal

  • Sowing the Seeds of Biodiversity Conservation

    Updated: 2012-06-29 01:43:46
    The agriculture industry depends on about 150 crops grown on a significant scale worldwide. This, obviously, is not very many. Preserving them all, and more, is integral to a functioning ecosystem. Each crop plays a vital role in our delicate global balance, with different traits ranging from tolerances to pests and disease to drought resistant [...]

  • Trees of five Manhattan playgrounds

    Updated: 2012-06-25 15:49:00
    : Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , June 25, 2012 Trees of five Manhattan playgrounds Image : Playground of the Americas We wrote an arboreal guide to five Manhattan playgrounds for ioby . nbsp The Trees in Tot Playground in Washington Square Park was the first installment . nbsp Learn about the Trees of the Playground of the Americas the Trees of Minetta Playground the Trees of the Playground at Pier 25 and the Trees of Evelyn’s Playground in Union Square Park . Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org Feel free to email us suggestions , including

  • Soil, an essential natural resource often not recognised

    Updated: 2012-06-19 14:18:06
    Soils provide several services to humans (e.g. food, feed, carbon storage, decomposing waste) yet their significance is rarely recognised. A recent study in Vadose Zone Journal points at this problem and suggests a framework that could help integrating soils in policy decisions. The researchers focus on applying a natural capital and ecosystem services approach to soils. [...]

  • Trees of Tot Playground, Washington Square Park

    Updated: 2012-06-18 18:55:00
    : , Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , June 18, 2012 Trees of Tot Playground , Washington Square Park Image : Tot Playground , Washington Square Park Ever wonder about the trees in your local playground We've written a series about the trees in five Manhattan playgrounds for ioby Read the first installment at http : ioby.org blog recipes-for-change-the-trees-of-tot-playground Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org Feel free to email us suggestions , including corrections . info(at . localecology.org Follow by email Subscribe to our newsletter POST

  • New Members Wanted for Defra Darwin Committee

    Updated: 2012-06-14 09:28:10
    Defra is looking for eight new members for its Darwin Expert Committee. This is a Committee made up of independent experts which advises Ministers on funding proposals received under its Darwin Initiative. They are particularly seeking individuals who have good knowledge of the links between biodiversity and development and knowledge of or experience in projects [...]

  • Book Review: Landscape Architecture, A guide for clients (Landscape Institute)

    Updated: 2012-06-04 14:00:00
    : : , Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , June 4, 2012 Book Review : Landscape Architecture , A guide for clients Landscape Institute Image : Front cover of Landscape Architecture , A guide for clients source Landscape Architecture , A guide for clients is brilliantly executed . nbsp The guide begins with the Landscape Institute's definition of landscape architecture . nbsp The profession is rooted in an understanding of how the environment works and what makes each place unique . nbsp It is a blend of science and art , vision and thought . nbsp It is a creative profession skilled in strategic planning , delivery and management . nbsp Landscape architects . create delight with beautiful designs , protecting and enhancing our most cherished landscapes and townscapes .

  • Red Admiral butterfly

    Updated: 2012-05-28 14:00:00
    : Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , May 28, 2012 Red Admiral butterfly New York City in May has been populated with lots of Red Admiral butterflies . nbsp The Red Admiral in the photograph above was perched on a crabapple in Greenwich Village . nbsp The surge of Red Admirals was written about by Gothamist Red Admiral Butterflies Are Out And About WNYC Butterflies Flutter Across the Region in Abundance the New York Times Insect Discoveries , Delightful and Disturbing and Baristanet New Jersey Butterflies Abound Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org

  • Manhole covers

    Updated: 2012-05-21 14:50:00
    : Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , May 21, 2012 Manhole covers Image : Manhole cover , Valladolid , Spain We have a new collection on Flickr : Manhole covers The photoset contains manhole covers from London , and Madrid and Valladolid , Spain . nbsp We will add some from NYC soon . nbsp Check out The Booooooom Tumblr for photographs of beautiful Japanese manhole covers Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org Feel free to email us suggestions , including corrections . info(at . localecology.org Follow by email Subscribe to our newsletter POST ARCHIVE

  • May blooms in the Sasaki Garden

    Updated: 2012-05-15 15:12:00
    : Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Tuesday , May 15, 2012 May blooms in the Sasaki Garden There are lots of flowers in the garden , and sepals , . too You can look at what else is blooming around the country and the world at May Dreams Gardens' Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day May 2012 Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org Feel free to email us suggestions , including corrections . info(at . localecology.org Follow by email Subscribe to our newsletter POST ARCHIVE POST ARCHIVE June 2012 8 May 2012 6 April 2012 4 March 2012 6 February 2012 4 January 2012 8 December

  • Marsh Botanic Gardens

    Updated: 2012-05-10 14:00:00
    : Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Thursday , May 10, 2012 Marsh Botanic Gardens Our short photo-essay of the Marsh Botanic Gardens in New Haven has been published by Human Flower Project . nbsp Read A Haven in New Haven here Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org Feel free to email us suggestions , including corrections . info(at . localecology.org Follow by email Subscribe to our newsletter POST ARCHIVE POST ARCHIVE June 2012 8 May 2012 6 April 2012 4 March 2012 6 February 2012 4 January 2012 8 December 2011 7 November 2011 4 October 2011 7 September 2011 6

  • Bird Watch: Thirsty pigeons

    Updated: 2012-05-02 14:00:00
    : : Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Wednesday , May 2, 2012 Bird Watch : Thirsty pigeons Pigeons and all of their relatives in the family Columbidae have unique drinking behavior defined as suck[ing up water , using their beaks like . straws Don't miss the next post Spread the word 2 : comments Vicky May 07, 2012 I had absolutely no idea that pigeons drank differently than other birds well the ones outside their family I am going to have to pay more attention to my mother's bird bath now Reply Delete Georgia May 29, 2012 Me , either . There are scholarly studies of the mechanism of pigeon drinking example Drinking behavior and jaw muscle EMG activity in the pigeon Columba livia at http : www.springerlink.com content w1341186811622w2 Reply Delete Add comment Load more . Thank

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