• Manage Protected Areas Outside and In to Safeguard Biodiversity

    Updated: 2012-07-27 10:39:23
    A new study, published online by Nature this week, has concluded that managing the areas surrounded protected sites is as important as regulating the activities that take place inside, if biodiversity in tropical forest areas is to be conserved. The research, led by William F. Laurance at the James Cook University in Australia and involving [...]

  • An Interview with Michael Mann on the Climate Wars: Part 5

    Updated: 2012-07-16 14:00:38
    Fifth in a series of 5 videos in which Bill Blackmore of ABCNews talks with climatologist Dr. Michael Mann about the effort to undermine public and political support for climate change through the dissemination of disinformation and intimidation of climate scientists.  … Continue reading →

  • An Interview with Michael Mann on the Climate Wars: Part 4

    Updated: 2012-07-15 19:00:41
    Fourth in a series of 5 videos in which Bill Blackmore of ABCNews talks with climatologist Dr. Michael Mann about the effort to undermine public and political support for climate change through the dissemination of disinformation and intimidation of climate scientists.  … Continue reading →

  • An Interview with Michael Mann on the Climate Wars: Part 3

    Updated: 2012-07-15 14:00:26
    Third in a series of 5 videos in which Bill Blackmore of ABCNews talks with climatologist Dr. Michael Mann about the effort to undermine public and political support for climate change through the dissemination of disinformation and intimidation of climate … Continue reading →

  • An Interview with Michael Mann on the Climate Wars: Part 2

    Updated: 2012-07-14 14:37:19
    Second in a series of 5 videos in which Bill Blackmore of ABCNews talks with climatologist Dr. Michael Mann about the effort to undermine public and political support for climate change through the dissemination of disinformation and intimidation of climate scientists.  … Continue reading →

  • A healthy environment for a healthy population

    Updated: 2012-07-12 17:32:46
    The link between the environment and health has been acknowledged as long ago as the 19th Century when Edwin Chadwick made the connection between poor health and sanitation in London, leading him to champion a programme of social reform. However, the importance of environmental health for the health of the public is still often overlooked. With [...]

  • Trees of five Manhattan playgrounds

    Updated: 2012-06-25 15:49:00
    : Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , June 25, 2012 Trees of five Manhattan playgrounds Image : Playground of the Americas We wrote an arboreal guide to five Manhattan playgrounds for ioby . nbsp The Trees in Tot Playground in Washington Square Park was the first installment . nbsp Learn about the Trees of the Playground of the Americas the Trees of Minetta Playground the Trees of the Playground at Pier 25 and the Trees of Evelyn’s Playground in Union Square Park . Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org Feel free to email us suggestions , including

  • Trees of Tot Playground, Washington Square Park

    Updated: 2012-06-18 18:55:00
    : , Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , June 18, 2012 Trees of Tot Playground , Washington Square Park Image : Tot Playground , Washington Square Park Ever wonder about the trees in your local playground We've written a series about the trees in five Manhattan playgrounds for ioby Read the first installment at http : ioby.org blog recipes-for-change-the-trees-of-tot-playground Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Next Page Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of localecology.org Feel free to email us suggestions , including corrections . info(at . localecology.org Follow by email Subscribe to our newsletter POST

  • Book Review: Landscape Architecture, A guide for clients (Landscape Institute)

    Updated: 2012-06-04 14:00:00
    : : , Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Monday , June 4, 2012 Book Review : Landscape Architecture , A guide for clients Landscape Institute Image : Front cover of Landscape Architecture , A guide for clients source Landscape Architecture , A guide for clients is brilliantly executed . nbsp The guide begins with the Landscape Institute's definition of landscape architecture . nbsp The profession is rooted in an understanding of how the environment works and what makes each place unique . nbsp It is a blend of science and art , vision and thought . nbsp It is a creative profession skilled in strategic planning , delivery and management . nbsp Landscape architects . create delight with beautiful designs , protecting and enhancing our most cherished landscapes and townscapes .

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