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The Immortal Bamboo: Spiritual and Practical Uses of Bamboo

By: Rebecca Lane

Huangaro Trees are Peru Desert Keystone Species: Collapse of Nazca Civilization Linked to Deforestation for Crops

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

American Ginseng Poaching in US National Parks: Illegal Harvest Threatens North American Medicinal Plant Used in TCM

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Eliminating Air Potato Vines: Eradicating Exotic Invasive Plant Dioscorea Bulbifera in Florida

By: Christy Swift

Managing the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish: How Australia Deals With Population Outbreaks

By: Cheryl Kraynak

The Destructive Feeding Habits of Starfish: When Ecosystems are Devastated by Overabundant Sea Stars

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Horseshoe Crabs and the Ecosystem: How These Arthropods Help Balance Their Environment

By: Cheryl Kraynak

Beavers May Help Mitigate Climate Change Effects: A Canadian National Park's Wetlands were Healthier During Drought

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Environmental Role of Keystone Species: Does Ecosystem Balance Always Depend on One Definitive Organism?

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Do You Have a Praying Mantis In Your Garden? When it comes to Mantids, Autumn is a good time to look for romance.

By: Yana Marshall

Florida's Own Galapagos Island: Florida's Endangered Scrub Lands, Home to Rare Inhabitants

By: Dawn Goldsmith

US Federal Ban on Krill Fishing in Pacific: NOAA Protects Ocean Food Source for Marine Mammals, Birds and Fish

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Rain Forest and Species Crisis in Madagascar: Is Total Extinction Inevitable for the Endemic Flora and Fauna?

By: Feature Writer Jeannie Delahunt

Controlling Invasive Japanese Stilt Grass: How to Ensure that You Make Room for Native Plants in Your Yard

By: Kathleen Biesecker

Mass Audubon Tests Management Intensive Grazing: Livestock Helps Improve Habitat at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Saving the Shortgrass Prairie: American Prairie Foundation Restores America's Grasslands

By: Dorothy Patent

Vegetarianism is Good for the Environment: How Reducing Meat, Fish, and Poultry Consumption Helps the Planet

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Using Google Earth to Find New Wildlife Habitat: Scientists Now Exploring the Largest Rainforest in Southern Africa

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Zebra Mussels – Their Effect on the Great Lakes: This Invasive Mollusk Can Alter the Environment and Affect Industry

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

Bringing the Wolf Back to Yellowstone: Returning the Wolves is Helping Balance the Yellowstone Ecosystem

By: Dorothy Patent

South Africa's Newest Marine Protected Area: Prince Edward Islands is the First Southern Ocean Off-shore Reserve

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Afghanistan Announces First National Park: Despite Ongoing Conflict Afghans Support Environmental Protection

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ninth Annual European Union Green Week Conference: Brussels Meeting in Late June Features Live Web Streaming Video

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ecosystem Recovery Review Suggests Optimism: Damaged Environments May Heal More Rapidly Than Originally Thought

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Concept of Ecomarxism: How Capitalists are Leading to the Destruction of the Earth

By: James Jackson

Honey Bee, Come Home: Scientists Globally are Researching Colony Collapse Disorder

By: Annie Spiegelman

New Proposals for Coral Reef Conservation: Coral Reefs are Among the World’s Richest Ecosystems

By: Mohan Alembath

A New Artificial Reef in the Florida Keys: The Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg to Sink off Key West

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

Border Wall & Recession Threaten Sabal Palm: Texas Audubon Works to Protect Endangered Plant & Animal Sanctuary

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Families Gone Wild Alaskan Refuge Trip Contest: Barbara’s Bakery Sponsors National Wildlife Refuge Tour Sweepstakes

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Maya Nut Tree and Rainforest Conservation: Equilibrium Fund Empowers Local Women and Protects Their Environment

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8, 2009: Recognizing Link Between Earth’s Health and Condition of the Oceans

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wildlife Within the City - Chennai, South India: Wilderness Within City Limits for Wildlife Watchers and Birders

By: Kalyani Candade

Sea Oats Protect Florida Beach Sand Dunes: Ornamental Grass Prevents Erosion, Unlawful to Pick Plants or Seeds

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Courts and Conservation in Amazon: Indigenous Communities Win Legal Battle in Brazilian Amazon

By: Mohan Alembath

Federal Duck Stamps Raise Millions for Wetlands: Wildlife Refuges Aided by Hunters, Conservationists and Collectors

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

2009 Junior Duck Stamp Contest Held on Earth Day: Student Artwork Raises Money for Wetland Conservation and Education

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Three Wildlife Conservation Ideas for Earth Day: Ways to Include Wild Animals and Their Habitats in the Celebration

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Marine Stewardship Council Fishery Certification: A Valuable Tool for the Environmentally Conscious Seafood Consumer

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Friends of Nature Protects Nepal's Biodiversity: Encouraging Endangered Species Conservation and Sustainable Use

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Oregon's Northwest Forests at Risk: Logging, Urbanization and Pollution Threaten Rainforest Biodiversity

By: R.H. Sheldon

Public Lands Protection Bill Considered: Omnibus Bill S.22 Clears the Way for Protection of Wildlife Habitat

By: Feature Writer Brenda Layman

Partnership to Save Polluted New York City River: Bronx River Alliance Restoring the City’s Only Freshwater River

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Invasive Species of the Florida Keys: 4 Non-Native Animals Causing Concern in South Florida

By: Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen

The State of Greenpeace: How Much Influence Does the Organization Have?

By: Jeffrey Donaldson

Beneath the Waves- Protecting Marine Wildlife: IFAW’s Animal Action Week Focuses on Impacts of Plastic in the Ocean

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Modbury UK Leads Campaign to be Plastic Bag Free: One Woman’s Experience With Marine Debris Sparks A Growing Movement

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Guyana's Rainforest Supervision Proposal: Put the Country’s Rainforest Land Under International Management

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wetlands Protect Coast, Plants, Animals, People: Hurricanes Katrina and Ike Illustrate Consequences of Marshland Loss

By: Sara E. Lewis

Rainforest Conservation Concessions: Protecting Biodiversity and Providing Income to Developing Countries

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Restoration of Florida's Everglades: National Park Wetlands Shrunken, Polluted And Host to Exotic Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Saving South America's Pantanal: Climate Change and Development Harm Globally Important Wetlands

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Burmese Pythons as an Invasive Species: The Giant Snakes Could Live in Much of the South

By: Scottie V. Westfall

ICTE's Madagascar Conservation Programs: Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem Research, Education and Protection

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Do Reserves Protect Biodiversity? When Conservation of Natural Areas Draws People Wildlife May Suffer

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Philippines Marine Conservation: Multiple Challenges for Local Management of Marine Protected Areas

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

New Species of Owl in Colombia: Santa Marta Screech Owl Found In Sierra Nevada's Reserva El Dorado

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

TOPP Tracks Marine Predators: Sharks, Seals, Birds, and Fish Tracked to Study Ocean Habitat Use

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

First Major Census of Marine Life: A Comprehensive Look at Ocean Ecosystems Past, Present and Future

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Make a Certified Wildlife Habitat: Turn Your Yard into a Haven For Local Native Wild Animals and Plants

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Brown Bears in ANWR: Grizzly Bears of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

By: Sheila Gaquin

GuyLian Supports Project Seahorse: Conservation of Marine Habitat Aided by Chocolate Seashell Sales

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys: New Species of Titi Monkeys Add to Rainforest Primate Biodiversity

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Great Lakes Cormorant Management: Call to Cull Is Questioned By Scientists and Conservation Groups

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Starbuck's Conservation Coffees: Starbucks and Conservation International Protect Sensitive Ecosystem

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Sunscreens Threaten Coral Reefs: Ocean Swimmers’ Skin Protection Activates Deadly Reef Algae Virus

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Elephants & Ants Help Acacia Trees: Study Shows link Between Large Herbivores, Ants and Healthy Trees

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

In Wadden Sea Seals Protected: After Viral Outbreak Harbor Seals Face Pollution & Human Disturbance

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

La Amistad Biosphere Reserve: Dam Building Near World Heritage Site Affects Wildlife and People

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Living Christmas Trees: The Most Environmentally Friendly Option For the Holidays

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Sharks Harmed by Long Line Fishing: Bycatch and Finning Jeopardize Ocean Ecosystem Stability

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Loss of Louisiana's Marine Habitat: Marsh Mission - Capturing the Vanishing Wetlands

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed: Alaska Native & Environmental Groups Defeat Shell Oil - This Time

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Atmospheric Pollution Enters Water: Non-Point Source Contaminants in Air Damage Rivers, Lakes and Oceans

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Management of Introduced Crayfish: Crayfish Trapping Found Useful in Restoring Aquatic Biodiversity

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Androscoggin River Still Polluted: Maine River One of Many in Need of Clean Water Restoration Act

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Didymo: Freshwater Diatom: River Ecosystems Being Altered by Poorly Understood Algal Bloom

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Tilapia Farming to Prevent Malaria: Strong Potential For Mosquito Control. But What About the Ecosystem?

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Palm Oil's Impact on Ecosystems: Plantations for Biofuel and Food Destroying Rainforests and Swamps

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Suriname Rainforest's New Frog: Survey Highlights Dangers of Climate Change and Gold Mining

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

In Tasmania Feral Foxes Take Over: Tasmanian Devils Decline And Introduced Foxes Create Havoc

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

1969 Oil Spill Still Harms Nature: Buried Fuel Affects Fiddler Crabs and Sea Grass Beds

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Another New Species for Borneo: Clouded Leopard on Island Declared Separate Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ramsar, Wetlands and Wildlife: Convention on Wetlands of International Importance After 30 Years

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Saving the Okavango Delta: Ramsar Status and Tourism Help Protect World's Largest Wetland

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Yellowstone to Yukon Corridor: Creating a Wildlife Highway and Conserving North American Habitat

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

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