In Vermont, traditional landscaping has long favored neat lawns and non-native shrubs. Although this look is familiar, it often creates costly side effects, such as constant upkeep, increased chemical use, and recurring insect problems. These issues happen because native plants are removed, yet the landscape is still expected to support a native ecosystem. Native insects […]
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Indigenous territories harbor roughly 80% of Earth’s remaining biodiversity — making Indigenous peoples not just participants, but essential guardians of global ecosystems. Rooted in generations of ecological knowledge and cultural reciprocity, their stewardship offers a proven path toward preserving life on land. By blending ancestral wisdom with the urgency of modern conservation, Indigenous-led protection helps […]
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In territories rich in biodiversity, conservation hinges on more than protecting species—it requires empowering communities to define their own food systems. This article reveals how lands stewarded by Indigenous peoples hold around 80% of the planet’s remaining biodiversity, yet face increasing threats from industrial agriculture, climate change, and land encroachment. It argues that proper ecosystem […]
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Roadways stretch across continents, connecting cities, communities, and economies. Yet, while they symbolize progress, they also divide landscapes that countless species depend on for survival. Every year, roads disrupt wildlife migration, creating dangerous barriers for animals that need to move between feeding and breeding grounds. As human development expands, road design must evolve to balance […]
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Human development has fragmented most ecosystems into small, vulnerable patches, many of which are now under additional stress from rapid climate change. As a result, the essential migration pathways of countless species have been disrupted, contributing to a growing wave of extinctions. “The very infrastructure that connects our communities is disconnecting wildlife,” explains Adam Gebb in his paper […]
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As cities grow and develop, they often overshadow the natural world. Urban sprawl leads to fragmented habitats, blocking vital wildlife corridors that animals need for migration, food, and breeding. However, metropolitan areas can protect these essential wildlife corridors, helping to maintain biodiversity and ensuring animals can move safely through the landscape. This article explores the […]
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In the vast web of life on Earth, everything is connected—predators and prey, trees and rivers, insects and soil, even distant forests and alpine meadows. But in today’s world of sprawling cities, expanding agriculture, and highways slicing through green spaces, the bonds that tie these natural elements together are increasingly at risk. Landscape connectivity, the […]
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Biodiversity—the variety of life on Earth—is crucial to the health and stability of ecosystems. From forests and grasslands to oceans and wetlands, every ecosystem is composed of complex interactions among species, their habitats, and the environment. However, as human activities continue to fragment landscapes through urbanization, agriculture, and industrial development, the interconnectedness of these ecosystems […]
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As cities grow, nature often pays the price. Expanding highways, housing, and industrial zones fragment habitats and push wildlife to the margins. But forward-thinking urban design can change that. Urban planning for wildlife corridors offers a powerful solution to support biodiversity, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and maintain the ecological balance within developed landscapes. This approach doesn’t […]
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The Andes and Amazon regions are home to some of the world’s richest biodiversity and most vital ecosystems. Spanning vast mountains, dense rainforests, and intricate river systems, these areas face increasing threats from deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable development. Yet, amidst these challenges, conservation efforts are showing promising results, thanks to an often overlooked but […]
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