Barmah-Millewa Forest

Every forest has a story to tell. By looking closely at its habitants, that story can be interpreted. Much of this narrative is written in the trees: their age, their tolerance to shade, and the rate at which they grow are all characteristics that can imply a lot about their environment. Exploring these relationships and how they connect with each other can indicate the health and history of the land. Heiberg Forest, located in northern New York, was once used for agricultural purposes in the 1800-1900’s. (Nowak, Lecture Notes) Much of the land once used for farming was left to regrow back into a young forest. The life history of different tree species can be determined by examining the most common species in Heiberg.

Morialta Conservation Park is a protected area located in South Australia, Australia. The park covers an area of 533 hectares. It is set in a bush environment with several hikes to walk. It has a narrow gorge, consisting of three waterfalls.

In 1985, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) evaluated the Silver Creek Wetland, and qualified it for environmental protection. A re-evaluation was done in 1995, and a decision was made to combine three areas into one complex. The provincially significant wetland is listed as “unimpaired” and protection was recommended in 2000 by Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s watershed health monitoring summary. As the area provides vital biological, social, and hydro geological functions, protection is crucial. Not only does the area act as flood control, water purification, and sediment containment, it is a prime fishing location for locals as it provides a cold-water habitat and spawning grounds for several varieties of game fish such as brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Numerous species of birds, such as the Caspian terns (Hydroprogne caspia), the great egret (Ardea alba), the black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), and other waterfowl also favour the staging and feeding grounds that the

An article on NPR titled, Landmark Deal Protects over 9 Million Acres of Canadian Rain Forest by Merritt Kennedy is considered a victory for the environment. After 10 years, a deal protecting over 9 million acres of Canadian rain forest is now permanent. The area is located on the Pacific Coast of British Columbia and it is about the size of Ireland. It is a vast piece of land named “The Great Bear Rainforest,” and according to the report, “represents the largest tracts of intact temperate rainforest on Earth." The forest has a complex mixture of oceans, mountains, fjord, old forest, and salmon streams. A rarity amongst rain forest on Earth, therefore it took several years of negotiation before reaching a deal.

Bola Creek Track is located within Sydney, New South Wales, within the Royal National Park. This famous heritage listed site holds the title for being Australia’s oldest national park and the second oldest in the world. The field study conducted in the surrounding rainforest of Bola Creek, south end of Lady Carrington Drive, is aimed at assessing and recording data from the area to determine the overall condition of the local ecosystem and the impact human activities are having on the area. Natural flora and fauna abundance and distribution of populations were studied and also the developed adaptations that assists their survival. Observations were recorded on the impact human activities were having on the temperate forest

By comparing the topography, soil moisture levels, relative humidity, and wind speed of the upland Savanna and Bottomland forest we will be able to compare and contrast between these two vegetation zones. The data collected in the investigation will be used to test the hypothesis that the bottomland forest has a higher degree of shrub layer cover than the savanna. The higher level of shrubs in the bottomland forest might be attributed to the space available for shrub layer species. In addition, the data collected will confirm that the bottomland forest has a higher tree density than the

But the Buckley’s Hole Management Plan is not quite successful plan to save the affected areas. The plan was implemented in 1998 (Department of Environment Staff, 1998) and is useful to some extent but has not proved its effectiveness in all the areas. The current hole was formed in 1980 in the tidal inlet known as “Yabby Patch Creek” and became a breeding ground for the mosquitoes and a resting spot for the migratory birds (The Real Buckley’s Hole, 1980). The main reason for the execution of this plan was due to its great framework that could preserve the Australian heritage of flora and fauna but it could be seen on the day that it was not that applicable to fully protect the native species.

The aim of our excursion to Hastings Point, New South Wales was to study the biodiversity and ecology and to see how these organisms behave in their natural habitat and surroundings. There will also be information collected about a variety of different organisms as well as population counts and observe how they have adapted to the species surrounding environment. The excursion will also be an opportunity to gather information on

The eucalyptus trees provide shelter and food for many animals in the eucalyptus forest habitat. One abiotic factors in the eucalyptus forest are the soil. The soil is a crucial part of this environment because without suitable soil the eucalyptus trees would not have enough nutrients to grow into giant healthy trees. Another abiotic factor in this environment is the logs and caves in the area. Also the water in the area is an important part for the survival of any animal.biotic factor that is important in the Tasmanian Tigers habitat is the amount of kangaroos, wallabies and wombats, birds and small animals such as potoroos and possums. The eucalyptus trees are another important biotic factor for the Tasmanian

Outline the geographical processes relevant to the management of the Cronulla, Wanda and Kurnell area.

The topography of the island is also of note. The west end of the island features a closed-canopy forest with more hardwood trees. The east end of the island is better characterized as a “boreal forest,” a term used to describe regions that are mostly covered by coniferous forests. It is good to note that the balsam fir is found on both ends of the island, but that samples used in the study from the west end of the island were, on average, older, but shorter, than those samples found on the east side of the island.

The Burnt Area of Mount Pilot contains mixed stands of competing, seedlings with slower growing Callitris seedlings and re-sprouting Eucalyptus trees. There is few Callitris endlicheri, as the species is fire sensitive and often destroyed by fire, particularly when in quick succession. Prior to the 2003 fire the site was dominated by Callitris species of tree. The seedlings that emerged were mostly Eucalyptus, with less dense Callitris seedlings proving that the growth of Callitris is not consistent with long term site suitability. Surprisingly, more Eucalyptus seedlings died in the first six years of regeneration that Callitris seedlings; competition in co-existence does not determine survivability. The major trend is that the growth of Eucalyptus seedlings is faster than that of Callitris seedlings. The density of Eucalyptus seedlings is shown to effect Callitris seedlings growth which thrives where Eucalyptus seedlings are sparser. Callitris may take 7-15 years to produce sufficient seeds (Cohn, Lunt, Ross, & Bradstock, 2011; I. Lunt, Jones, N., & Petrow, M.,, 2003; I. Lunt, Price, J.,, 2016; Ian D Lunt, Zimmer, & Cheal, 2011; Zimmer, 2012).

The boulder fields support Mountain Plum-pine, podocarpus lawrencei heathland and provide shelter for Bogong moths which are a vital food source for Burramys. Podocarpus, the characteristic plant of Burramys habitat, is the only conifer in the alpine and subalpine areas of mainland Australia. This habitat suits Burramys in several ways. The rocks and the spaces between them provide shelter, protection from predators and abundant nesting sites. Seeds and fruits from the vegetation and a diverse and abundant invertebrate fauna provide plentiful food resource. According to the research , the alpine and subalpine region from 1200metre to 2228metre above sea level is suitable for these environmental factors.() Due to the fact that Australia has limited alpine and subalpine region, Burramys are distributed in Victoria and New South Wales which seldom states that have alpine and subalpine region in Australia. The Burramys are especially distributed at Mount Higginbotham and Mount Buller in Victoria, and Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. The total population size is estimated to be less than 2600 adults. Therefore, Burramys are listed as endangered in New South Wales and listed as threatened in Victoria. This mainly caused by climate changes and loss of its habitat. Therefore, recovery action taken from Healesville Sanctuary and she has successfully launched a captive breeding program for the Mountain Pygmy-possum in Victoria. This facility maximises

Although Magamarra is acknowledged as a protected sacred site of Australia, the effectiveness of its legal protection may say otherwise. Discuss the issues being faced by the site and the impact it may have on the sustainable environment of Magamarra.

The Central sandstone plateau of Litchfield National Park supports rich woodland flora communities dominated by many types, including Darwin Woolybutt and Darwin Stringybark, as well as banksias, grevilleas, Terminalia and a wide variety of other woodland species.