ecosystem restoration
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winnipegfreepress.comVolunteers Remove Invasive English Ivy in W̱SÍḴEM Project on Vancouver Island
The W̱SÍḴEM Ivy Project on Vancouver Island involves volunteers led by land steward Sarah Jim removing invasive English ivy to restore native plants. The effort addresses the impact of invasive species on local forest ecosystems. This initiative is part of CBC B.C.'s Creator Net…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Scientists Use Conservation Genomics to Address Climate Impacts on Ecosystems
Researchers are applying conservation genomics to help ecosystems adapt to rapid climate change, which exceeds natural evolutionary rates. This approach involves sequencing DNA to identify resilient traits in species like corals, seagrasses, and redwoods. The work aims to improve…
Photo: Howard Walsh / UnsplashEurasian Beavers Reintroduced to Dorset Reserve Show Ecosystem Impacts After One Year
Four Eurasian beavers were released into the Purbeck Heaths nature reserve in Dorset, England, marking their first return to the wild in 400 years. The beavers have built a 35-meter dam, enhancing habitats for local wildlife including plants, insects, amphibians, birds, and bats.…