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WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT
USDA scientists fenced 1 hectare of aspen against elk but allowed deer, bears and other animals through; within 1 year, protected trees gained 14.5 cm more heightResearch on a ranch in Colorado highlighted the effectiveness of a unique fence in fostering the growth of young aspens. It successfully ke...- California’s endangered fox is surviving inside solar farms; how a small gap in the fence could help save themThe San Joaquin kit fox has adapted to residing alongside solar panels in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Researchers discovered that a pu...
- In the late 1800s, Americans planted lesser celandine for its bright yellow flowers; it escaped gardens, reached 31 states and covered 400 acres in one Ohio parkLesser celandine, once embraced for its beauty, has turned into a significant environmental challenge across multiple regions. This invasiv...
- Nevada removed invasive blue tilapia from Moapa dace habitat from 2009 to 2012; the endangered fish later returned to an 868-meter stretch where it had vanishedConservation efforts in Nevada have successfully removed invasive blue tilapia to protect the native Moapa dace fish. After targeted remova...
- In East Texas, excluding feral hogs from forest plots for 7 years more than doubled the abundance of woody plant species with large seedsIn the Big Thicket National Preserve, feral hogs significantly disrupt forest ecosystems by consuming seeds and disturbing soil. A study re...
- Wyoming reopened a blocked stream and cut non-native brook trout by 97%; native Snake River cutthroat trout then jumped more than 14-fold in just 3 yearsIn Wyoming, a stream known as Game Creek has observed an increase in native Snake River cutthroat trout. After a culvert blocking fish move...
- A Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%; Engineers built sprinklers to save the coin-sized toad that lived thereA Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%, threatening a toad that lived on five acres. Sprinklers, a 499-toad zoo rescue and a 2012 re...
- Florida sinks abandoned 227-foot ship to create artificial reef off Atlantic coast; How the Borocho ship helps rebuild marine lifeThe Borocho, a retired cargo ship, has been purposefully sunk off the Florida coast to establish an artificial reef, a project concluded in...
- Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated $15 million to African conservation group; How her generous contributions helped 28 organisations sustain ecology in AfricaMacKenzie Scott has made a significant $15 million donation to the conservation organization Maliasili. This gift aims to enhance community...
- In 1969, J. David Bamberger bought 3,000 acres of damaged Texas ranchland; 50 years later, 11 springs flowed and 221 bird species thrived thereBamberger wanted to do something different with his massive wealth. He made his fortune as a co-founder of Church's Fried Chicken reportedl...
- Colorado began removing non-native brook trout from two mountain creeks in 2011; 13 years later, rare native cutthroat trout had increased more than 11-foldOver a span of 13 years in Grand County, Colorado, dedicated conservation efforts have led to a remarkable surge in cutthroat trout populat...
- Ted Turner was 10 when National Geographic inspired him to save bison. He has now protected over 2 million acres of land, restored native and endangered wildlifeTed Turner, motivated by a childhood encounter with a National Geographic article, embarked on his passionate journey of conservation by st...
- In 1848, California nursery operators brought pampas grass to Santa Barbara; it spread across the state, and one stand can release millions of seeds each yearPampas grass made its debut in California in 1848, admired for its striking appearance as an ornamental plant. However, its vigorous reprod...
- Swedish-born billionaire once bought 400,000 acres of Amazon rainforest, almost the size of Greater London. Locals worry about green colonialism; around 1000 people lost their jobsJohan Eliasch generated buzz by securing ownership of 400,000 acres of the Amazon rainforest to combat logging threats. However, his move r...
- A 400-acre island built from Tampa Harbor dredging became a nesting refuge for birds decades laterIn the late 1970s, engineers expanded Tampa Bay by developing an island from dredged materials. This man-made island has since become a cru...
- California used more than 2.5 million cubic yards of dredged material to rebuild Sonoma Baylands; The project restored 322 acres of tidal wetland habitatThe Sonoma Baylands initiative has harnessed dredged materials to rejuvenate California's tidal wetland habitats. Each year, excessive sedi...
- California cleared invasive plants from three Camp Pendleton breeding areas; willow flycatchers resettled at those sites within 5–7 yearsIn 2023, a lone Southwestern Willow Flycatcher was spotted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a notable event after an absence since 2012...
- Arizona removed invasive bullfrogs and rebuilt native frog habitat; Chiricahua leopard frog breeding sites grew from 7 in 2013 to 19 by 2019Efforts to revive the Chiricahua leopard frog habitat in Southeastern Arizona encountered severe obstacles. The introduction of invasive Am...
- The 113,613-acre Montana landscape where Ted Turner’s wild conservation legacy lives onTed Turner purchased the Flying D Ranch in 1989, transforming it into a conservation-oriented property. The ranch is home to diverse wildli...
- Washington DC homeowner was in a hurry to turn corner lot into wildlife garden. She shares three lessons what went wrongIn the rush to reshape their gardens, homeowners frequently stumble into mistakes. By consulting with neighbors prior to any modifications,...
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