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NATURAL VEGETATION REGROWTH
In 1992, engineers began protecting 55 km of Ottawa River shoreline with local rounded gravel. 19 years later, 80–90% of the banks were covered by indigenous vegetationOttawa River banks were protected using rounded granular material over fifteen years ago. This method halted erosion and created a riparian...- In the mid-1980s, a New Zealand botanist left gorse on abandoned farmland; native trees gradually grew through it and shaded it outA botanist left gorse to restore farmland on New Zealand's Banks Peninsula. This spiky shrub provided shelter and moisture for native seedl...
- Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...
- A hidden city grid is emerging beneath tropical forests as laser scans expose roads, terraces, and ancient platformsDense jungles conceal ancient cities. LiDAR, an airborne laser mapping technique, now unveils these hidden urban layouts. It penetrates fol...
- This cheap, abundant vegetable can boost your longevity and you can grow it in your balconySpinach, a nutritional powerhouse, offers significant longevity benefits. Rich in antioxidants and nitrates, it combats inflammation, suppo...
- GIS mapping gaining popularity with gove agencies and private cos; enables conservation science, economic development and planningThe technology, called Geographical Information System (GIS), is revolutionizing the way we study and analyse areas of habitation, experts ...
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