Death in the forest

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It is already well known that environmental factors are having a negative impact on the ecology of forest areas in the Great Smoky Mountains. Sulphates produced by industrial activity in the region turn into sulphuric acid, for example, which can accelerate nutrient uptake and therefore create imbalances in the basic ecology of forest areas. However, scientists still cannot identify a direct cause for the recent sharp rise in deaths among apparently healthy trees. It is possible that the rich soils in the region do not contain enough calcium to neutralize acid, and that ozone damage to foliage makes a tree less able to regenerate its roots.

Air Pollution Control, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Pollution, Protection and preservation, Trees, Trees (Plants), Great Smoky Mountains

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Heat is on for desert haven

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The Sonoran Desert Bioregion, which goes across three Mexican states and parts of Arizona and California, has seen its population rise sevenfold since the 1940s. This trend is threatening to reduce the region's remarkable biodiversity. Indeed, extinction is becoming a real possibility for many indigenous animals and plants in the Sonoran, including the desert big-horn sheep and the desert tortoise. A new meta-study entitled 'The State of the Desert Biome' focuses on four requirements for the restoration of a sustainable human presence in the Sonoran region.

Reports, Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation, Sonoran Desert

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Once upon a time in the West

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Zoos should not be regarded as the best way to save animals which are in danger of extinction, according to David Hancocks, director of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. In fact, zoos focus on saving only species which are important to zoos, not necessarily to nature as a whole. He now plans to create the world's largest set of pollinator gardens in Arizona. This will be part of the 'Forgotten Pollinators' campaign which is being organised by the Desert Museum.

Management, Officials and employees, Interview, Arizona, Wildlife conservation, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Hancocks, David

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