Native weeds are an excellent duck food and Pink smartweed (Pennsylvania Smartweed) sits arguably at the top of any ducks menu. Species such as Pink smartweed (Pennsylvania Smartweed or Polygonum pensylvanicum) will grow on soils of …
Wetlands comprise a number of specific components. So let’s have a look at hydric soils and how you go about identifying. This is not as difficult at it may seem and doesn't require a degree in soil sciences.…
Wetlands restoration and enhancement is only one aspect of a growing public interest and awareness in preserving and renewing natural ecosystems. However, it’s a vital one because we’re still destroying more wetlands than we’re protecting or restoring. The ultimate results will be catastrophic. So let's explore that a bit by examining 3 reasons why you should restore a wetlands.…
Our wetlands are disappearing. In fact, over 50% have been lost in the last 200 years. Moreover, what remains is in many cases badly degraded.
As you might imagine such losses cannot be sustained. Remember, wetlands play a pivotal role in the environment and are one the most productive ecosystems in the world next to rain-forests.
This article presents some simple ways you can help to protect wetlands on a daily basis by explaining things you should avoid. . .By steering clear of the 5 errors discussed and considering the alternative suggestions that were offered you will be doing your bit to help preserve our wetlands.…
With some 255 species in the Juncus genus alone rushes are a classic wetlands plant. The following video will give you a solid understanding of the importance of rushes in any…
If you're considering creating or restoring and then managing a wetlands project this short and to the point slide show will be invaluable. In just a couple of minutes you'll discover the exact steps required to ensure your project is successful.
Remember, our wetlands are disappearing at a greater rate than they are being restored so every little bit helps. For this pattern to be reversed we need carefully planned and implemented wetlands restoration projects. …
Historically wetlands were viewed as being useless, tracts of land full of diseases. Today however, wetlands rank equally with tropical rain forests and coral reefs in terms of environmental importance, productivity and biodiversity. As such, wetlands encompass many values including recreational, historical, scientific, and cultural.
Unfortunately around 50% of America’s original wetland habitats have disappeared during the last 200 years. While some of this has been due to natural causes, many human activities have contributed greatly to this environmental disaster. Activities such as dredging for canals or the draining and filling of wetlands to. . .
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