[…] with the most vulnerability to heat-related illness by developing and disseminating a number of tools, such as: a tree equity score; a climate and health forestry action guide; a tree-planting tool to prioritize areas where trees will have the greatest benefits to the resident population; and city forest credits, a voluntary carbon-plus credit market […]
Backyard Buffers A Guide to Planting Your Own Riparian Buffer System 2 Whether it was the view, the access to recreational activities, or the connection to nature that drew you to live on the shoreline of a lake, the health of your lake can be enhanced by a buffer planting. A buffer system will […]
[…] accomplished photographer, musician, editor and cook, as well. Dr. Nelson retired from the faculty of the Brooklyn College Biology Department in 1985 and became a volunteer Garden Guide at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for 20 years, where until his death, he curated the moss collection at BBG’s herbarium. He also served as a Trustee of […]
[…] Marra, P. P. 2019. Decline of the North American avifauna. Science, 366(6461): 120–124; DeGraaf, R. M., Yamasaki, M., Leak, W. B., and Lester, A. M. 2006. Technical guide to forest wildlife habitat management in New England. Lebanon, NH: University Press of New England. 25 Webster, C. R., Jenkins, M. A., and Jose, S. (2006). […]
[…] experiences of its team members. Meet the people of Highstead: experts, conservation leaders, scientists, and staff that embody Highstead’s mission to build a healthier, more livable world for all in our staff interview series. Ed Faison, Senior Ecologist What is your role? Ed: I am senior ecologist and have been Highstead’s ecologist since 2006. […]
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[…] August 1886. Nine Apaches were killed between May 17 and September 30, 1885, all by Apache scouts (Bourke 1892). 6Noche. He was considered the finest Ap ache guide in 1885–1886 (Shipp 2001; Dunlay 1982). 25Ă‚Â 7Had Dutchy carried out his threat th at night, it would have been a devastating blow to General Crook’s […]
[…] the possibility that an acre of timberland could be converted to a non -forest land use or, if it remains as forest, that it could be harvested. For the purposes of evaluating the carbon implications of strictly curtailed human manageme nt or disturbance, this study assumes that Wildland Reserves are neither converted to other […]
[…] runoff and water quality degradation. What Makes a Strong Nonpoint Source Project? As nonpoint source projects have a unique set of challenges and opportunities, this Best Practices Guide for NPS projects outlines everything an NPS project developer should consider. Understanding what makes an NPS project effective is key to figuring out if the CWSRF […]
[…] that public spending varies greatly across states and time. Inconsistent and unreliable funding presents troubling possibilities for the future of New England conservation. This report will help guide the conservation community as it works to protect existing programs at risk and look for new and stable avenues to support future conservation. The report will […]