Waimea Valley has there are several gardens dedicated to Hawaiian flora. On the ridges above the conservation team and countless volunteers have helped us clear the forests filled with invasives & helped plant over 25,000 native plants. Pohinahina (Vitex rotundifolia)
All plants take up nutrients from the soil as they grow; these nutrients are removed with any plant that is harvested. Soil conservation practices like crop rotation & cover crops are required to prevent even the best soils being depleted by farming. #SaveSoil#ConsciousPlanet
More than 1 million species of plants & animals face extinction, highlighting the need for conservation policies that protect #biodiversity & its contributions to people🌿
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I recently did a presentation on the effects of heavy metals on plants and ecosystems. This was a great article that answered many of my question:
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Invasive species are a big concern for tree species! Every year hundreds of thousands to trees are dead due to invasive species! #biol4095
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The Emerald Ash Borer species are invasive to North America and are causing death to tree species all across Canada. Good to see Oshawa taking initiative and plant 1500 trees! #biol4095
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Trees play an important role in storing carbon, but did you know in Canada the soil under our feet plays an even bigger role?! #biol4095
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Ottawa is is failing to take sufficient action to protect forests and is also downplaying the carbon emissions associated with clear-cut logging! #biol4095
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#DidYouKnow? Fire resistant plants don't readily ignite from fire or other ignition sources: they do not act as fuel. But they can die and/or be damaged by fire. More information at: https://t.co/12dugu0Qzc
Living close to forested areas has its benefits, though #WildlandUrbanInterface areas are often impacted more prominently by wildland fires. Learn how to reduce these impacts at: https://t.co/fopGSYLHqa