Articles about vegetation

Less Snow, More Elk. More Elk, Fewer Birds.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Tony Simeone

Live Science reports that recent studies show a direct link to the impact that climate change is having on mountain snowfall levels and the impact of less snow on the growth of seasonal woody plants. The interaction of species is … Continue reading →

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How Important are Trees? Visit the Sahel for a Closer Look

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Tony Simeone

  This will not be surprising. “One in six trees in the Sahel has died since the 1950s as temperatures rise, threatening livelihoods.” Patrick Gonzalez published his first study in 2001: Desertification and a Shift of Forest Species in the … Continue reading →

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Zapotec Forests: Grown in Mexico / Certified in Germany

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Tony Simeone

  Behavior is just not always an easy thing to get right. For example, adults should know that whether we accept the responsibility or not, our behavior is often an important influence on our children. I also learned a long … Continue reading →

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