Water
Beavers support ecosystem stability
One of the most comprehensive studies conducted on beavers has conclusively demonstrated that beavers are essential for freshwater conservation and ecosystem stability by creating and preserving aquatic and wetland environments in Minnesota.
“Although there are many studies on how beavers… read more
Cactus pear as drought-tolerant crop for sustainab..
Cactus crops remove carbon from the atmosphere, provide biofuel, food and livestock feed
Among three cactus varieties researched by the University as drought-tolerant crops for biofuel, Opuntia ficus-indica produced the most fruit while using up to 80% less water than… read more
Beavers cut flooding and pollution and boost wildl..
Beavers have alleviated flooding, reduced pollution and boosted populations of fish, amphibians and other wildlife, according to a five-year study of wild-living animals in Devon.
The report, which will help the government decide whether to allow wild beavers to return… read more
Trees and climate (the lesson)
Read Trees change their anatomy as drought persists
Trees depend on climate as every living creature does, but they also can adapt to change, and may be help prevent climate change.
Questions:
The observed changes: 1/ narrower water-carrying vessels, 2/… read more
The surprising role of northern trees
25 – 50% of a living tree is water, depending on the species and the season. Until recentlythe water in the trees was seen as insignificant but resent work of thje university of Fairbanks (Alaska, USA) has shown that this… read more