Ecology
Biodiversity vital for mankind
For the teacher
An introduction to the importance of biodiversity can be useful as a start: see : THE IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY TO ECOSYSTEMS AND PEOPLE. (in: Extra information)
Some ecosystems can survive for a long time, others collapse… read more
Foxes in northern henhouse
Humans thinking to improve nature can be terribly wrong!
A good example of the unexpected effect of human intervening in nature:
HOW FOXES IN THE ALEUTIAN HENHOUSE DOOMED ISLANDS’ PLANT LIFE
Foxes may not graze, but a new scientific study… read more
Easter Island, a lesson for us all
Easter Island is one of the world’s most remote places inhabited by people: 2500 miles from the nearest continent (South America) and 1200 miles from the nearest island (Pitcairn). At the same time it is one of the most enchanting… read more
