Restoring an Atlantic white cedar bog
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It is hoped that work to restore an 18,000-acre Atlantic white cedar/bald cypress bog as part of the Albemarle/Pamlico Coastal Program in North Carolina will lead to water leaving the site with mercury and nitrogen concentrations equal to, or lower than, rainfall concentrations. Restoring the bog's hydrology has already prompted the growth of moss and created a better habitat for small mammals and amphibians. It has been possible so far to replant around 2,000 acres to mainly bald cypress and Atlantic white cedar. It is also planned to install 14 water control structures on canals draining the area.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1999
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Restoring a balance among seabirds
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It has been necessary for staff at the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex, to address the problem of strained ecological relationships between ashy storm-petrels, western gulls and Cassin's auklets. It was established that there was a particular need to protect petrels from predation by western gulls. This has been partly achieved by constructing a system of overhead cables, effectively confining gulls to specific enclosures.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1999
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Restoring the 'King of the Andes'
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Ecuador is suffering rapid habitat destruction and the Andean condor is an example of wildlife at risk. The condor was selected as the focus species for a conservation effort Partnership for Biodiversity, as their numbers have fallen to a few hundred. Over-burning and over-grazing destroyed much of their habitat and the Partnership is setting protocols to monitor the condors and their habitat, promoting responsible ecotourism and providing environmental education.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1997
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