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We now know exactly what happens in nature when we fell forests

Environmental News Bits

Deforestation is the biggest threat to the planet’s ecosystems, and new research has now mapped out exactly what happens when agriculture replaces forestry. Read the full story from Aarhus University.

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Species on the Move: How Climate Change Is Re-Making Ecosystems

Union of Concerned Scientists

In a world where urbanization, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, transportation, water and energy infrastructure, and other human impacts have degraded and continue to alter natural ecosystems, climate change is causing rapid and often hard to predict impacts on species dynamics and distribution. American crocodile, Florida Everglades.

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Stroud Water Research Center Update: Scaling Up Outreach To Farmers, Landowners To Improve Water Quality

PA Environment Daily

The abandoned coal mines and stripping pits caused major environmental impacts such as acid mine drainage and vast deforestation, but she found beauty and joy in the untouched mountains and forests. She earned her master’s in natural resources and the environment from the University of Michigan, where she studied soil ecology.

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National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Announces $23.8 Million In Small Watershed Grants To Support Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Efforts

PA Environment Daily

Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Major funding for these awards is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with additional support provided by the U.S. Forest Service and Altria Group. Project will restore 4.5 miles of Deer Lick Hollow, a tributary to Lick Run.

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Healthy forests, healthy communities

Environmental News Bits

Deforestation in areas where residents hunt and gather food can lead to malnutrition, food insecurity, and greater forest loss. Read the full story at JSTOR Daily.

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‘The Maya had, and continue to have, a creative impact on forest composition’ – Dr Anabel Ford

Frontiers

I am leading a project at El Pilar in Belize and Guatemala that is an archaeological and natural resource survey of the ancient Maya remains with the objective of investigating the land use and development of the Maya civilization. Can you tell us about the research you’re currently working on? How would you address them?

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Penn State Extension: Slow The Flow - Reduce Stormwater Running Off Your Property

PA Environment Daily

Land was cleared for agriculture and forest products. According to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, forests cover almost 60 percent (17 million acres) of the Commonwealth today. What a beneficial natural resource! They protect the stream from suburban and agricultural land use impacts.