Agriculture, Birds Findings from a new study in the U.K. affirm the benefits to birds from conservation programs that integrate ecologically friendly practices into agriculture...
The well-publicized invasion of Burmese pythons in the United States is unlikely to spread farther north than south Florida according to a new study by scientists from the National Wildlife Research Center...
Research The incorporation of current scientific research and understanding into on the ground conservation projects not only increases the effectiveness of those conservation efforts, it also builds support for their implementation. A new case study serves as an example of the benefits that come from outreach work that includes creative methods for communicating science to diverse audiences...
Planning, Preservation When it comes to protecting land by purchasing the property or the underlying development rights, there has been a growing push to create systematic approaches to prioritize efforts. A new study further contributes to these approaches by integrating another important social variable - the willingness of landowners to sell their property...
In a bid to find a solution to the dual crises of climate change and deforestation, the REDD program has emerged as a potential "win-win" conservation idea. However, the question arises whether underlying social and economic preconditions exist in many countries for REDD to be successful...
