biodiversity

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.