Young forests are a key part of an ecosystem. Also known as early successional habitats, they are an area of young trees, plants, shrubs and flowers. They replace forests that have been damaged by fire or weather conditions as well as those that have been clear cut....
Every year, conservation groups and/or governments struggle to get sites designated as nature or biosphere reserves. To become a designated biosphere reserve, a country has to submit a proposal to the International Coordinating Council of the Man and Biosphere...
In a previous blog, I suggested some local nature reserves to explore near my home in Virginia. Understanding what a nature reserve is and its importance to future generations will help in motivating the public to take more interest in them and to support them. These...
Without conservation, we would have little of significance remaining in our world. This applies to a number of areas such as buildings, marine, energy, natural resources and land. However, the most recognized is habitat conservation. To truly understand habitat...
Although there are the large nature reserves, the smaller nature reserves deserve just as much attention. There are many natural reserves and preserves in Virginia. Yet, many get the two confused. A natural reserve (also known as a nature reserve, nature preserve,...
When temperatures start falling, many begin to migrate indoors. With the cold weather comes the understandable urge to crank up the heat. Much like snowfall during a blizzard, however, the costs of staying comfortable throughout winter can quickly accumulate. To help...
