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Old, large, living trees must be left standing to protect nesting animals: UBC study

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:45:45 +0000

Old, large, living trees must be left standing to protect nesting animals: UBC study
( University of British Columbia ) Old trees must be protected to save the homes of more than 1,000 different bird and mammal species who nest, says a new study from the University of British Columbia. Most animals can’t carve out their own tree holes and rely on holes already formed. The study found that outside of North America, most animals nest in tree holes formed by damage and decay, a …

Malaybalay Diocese organizes forum to protect Bukidnon watershed, river basin

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:43:55 +0000

Malaybalay Diocese organizes forum to protect Bukidnon watershed, river basin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Diocese of Malaybalay is spearheading a forum on the protection of the watershed and river basin of Bukidnon as a follow through of the Bukidnon Environment Summit in 2008. To be held at the Bukidnon State University (BSU) auditorium on April 27 and 28, the forum will address the concerns raised by various sectors not only in Bukidnon but also in neighboring provinces and …

I’m in love with the forest. I want to protect it.

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:43:47 +0000

Muktar was an illegal logger in the Ulu Masen forest, in Indonesia’s Aceh province, for over 10 years before retraining as a ranger. Audio slideshow by Abbie Trayler Smith/Panos Pictures. Thanks to a project run by the NGO Fauna and Flora International, (partially funded by UKaid from the Department for International Development, in conjunction with the World Bank’s Multi Donor Fund), young men from local villages are being trained to work as forestry rangers. Many of them have previously been involved in illegal logging. FFI are also working to help community members understand how to best protect the forest whilst providing economic benefits and and livelihood opportunities to local communities. The Aceh Forest and Environment Project protects the Leuser and Ulu Masen forest ecosystems form illegal logging. The 3.3 million hectare area in the northern part of Aceh province, is the largest contiguous forested area in South East Asia. It is seen as a rich provider of environmental and economic benefits for the 2 million people living in Aceh. To find out more, please visit: www.dfid.gov.uk

National Forests in NC announces closures to protect special areas

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:47:26 +0000

National Forests in NC announces closures to protect special areas
ASHEVILLE— The National Forests in NC is prohibiting leaving geocaches in some areas and is also limiting the possession or use of metal detectors its forests. Geocachers are still permitted to leave caches in most general areas but not in Wildernesses, Experimental Forests or Wild and Scenic River corridors like Bent Creek.

Read more on The Hendersonville Times-News

Ministers Launch Rejuvenated Nairobi Convention to Protect the Western Indian Ocean’s Environment

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:43:55 +0000

Ministers Launch Rejuvenated Nairobi Convention to Protect the Western Indian Ocean’s Environment
Ministers and representatives of 10 African countries that share Western Indian Ocean signed agreement to protect their marine environment. Cooperatively devised, this 25-year program of action aims to ensure efficient management of marine and coastal environment in larger Eastern and Southern African regions. Specific issues addressed include increasing pollution of coastal waters, destruction …

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo: Episode 10.3 – Protect the Environment: Somethin’ Stinks in Here!

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:49:57 +0000

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Episode 10 Part 3

INTERVIEW – New climate partnership planned to protect forests

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:52:00 +0000

INTERVIEW – New climate partnership planned to protect forests
OSLO (Reuters) – Governments will seek a new climate partnership in 2010 to protect tropical forests with funds going through the United Nations, the World Bank or bilateral channels, Norway said on Tuesday.

Should the destruction of the rain forests be prohibited?How is it possible to protect the forests?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:04:35 +0000

Forests are the lungs of the earth. Should the destruction of the rain forests be prohibited? How is it possible to protect the forests?