biodiversity
How Many Tree Species are There in the World?
A team of scientists from the UK's Botanic Gardens Conservation International has compiled the first comprehensive list of all the world's tree species.
Terrestrial Ecoregions GIS Data
The terrestrial ecoregions dataset is available both in shapefile format and as a Google Engine dataset.
WWF Report: Wildlife Has Declined 68% Since 1970
In their latest Living Planet 2020 report, WWF revealed that global wildlife is facing catastrophic decline.
UCLA Researchers Map the Biodiversity of Los Angeles County
UCLA researchers have mapped the biodiversity of Los Angeles County.
Connecting Fragmented Habitat Improves Biodiversity
Researchers found that connecting natural corridors of habitat to one another promotes biodiversity in the plants and animals that are able to thrive in those locations.
Researchers Find Thriving Bee Populations in Power Line Corridors
Researchers have found that the bee populations located in the power line corridors were nearly ten times as high as the bee populations living in the more forested areas nearby.
Structurally Complex Forests Better At Carbon Capture, Study Shows
Researchers have discovered that structurally diverse forests are better at carbon sequestration that monocultures.
Online Atlas Tracks Ecologically Troubled Areas of the World
A new atlas produced by Richard Weller from the University of Pennsylvania tracks how urban sprawl and human activities are endangering bioregions on Earth.
Habitat Fragmentation: A Multi-Scale Approach detailing its lasting impact on Earth’s ecosystems
An analysis performed at multiple spatial and temporal scales argues that destruction and degradation of natural ecosystems are the primary cause of global declines in biodiversity.
Using Clouds to Map Ecosystem Boundaries
Researching clouds and their impact on ecosystems and species could help researchers find an entirely new way to see the Earth. By looking at clouds, researchers can add a layer of evidence to existing theories and practices of conservation of land and animals.
Impacts of Dams on Biodiversity
A.J. Rohn discusses a report in Science which investigates the impacts of dams on the biodiversity of the Amazon, Congo, and Mekong river basins.
Researchers: Satellite Imagery Could Boost Wildlife Conservation
An increased number of scientists, conservationists and technology scions are banding together to use their various strengths to benefit conservation efforts to track global biodiversity.
Are Ecosystems That are Rich in Biodiversity More Resilient to Diseases?
An ecosystem that is rich in biodiversity is stronger and more resilient to diseases, a recent series of studies has shown.
Island Biogeography
The biogeography of islands is a fascinating topic that extends to more than just island locations. The ‘island’ part of ...
Island Biogeography of the Great Basin
The theory of island biogeography is one of the explanations as to why speciation occurs.
Conservation Biology and GIS
Conservation biologists have come to recognize the importance of GIS in their discipline. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become a ...