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In the face of increasing wildfire frequency due to climate change, research into fire ecology provides insight into how fire influences ecosystem dynamics, including species composition, nutrient cycling, and habitat structure. To help meet this need, BioOne recently released an article collection that features peer-reviewed scientific research on fire ecology. |
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Protected areas can conserve biodiversity without harming local economic growth, countering the belief that conservation restricts development. A new study outlines what is needed for conservation to benefit both nature and people. Almost half the surveyed protected areas safeguard natural land without hurting, and sometimes helping, local economic growth. |
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Photo courtesy of Global Safety Net (GSN) initiative |
Global Safety Net (GSN) initiative recently released “Conservation Imperatives: Securing the Last Unprotected Terrestrial Sites Harboring Irreplaceable Biodiversity." The paper identifies biodiversity havens, totaling 1.2% of the Earth’s land, which are home to rare but currently unprotected animal and plant species. |
| Photo courtesy of Ethan Freese/Nebraskasland Magazine |
Nebraska’s Little Salt Creek watershed is home to inland saline wetlands, including unique or endangered species. Many of this area’s current, former, and potential saline wetland areas are being protected and restored with help from ArcGIS technology. Partner organizations developed an environmental assessment and restoration project plans to address erosion, control sediment, stabilize streams, and more. |
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