Wicken Fen Habitat

As decades continued to pass by the wetlands change. "People have begun to realize that wetlands are valuable and productive ecosystems that fulfill an essential function for both humans and wildlife. Due to their unique characteristics, wetlands can support a wide diversity of plants, mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. They also control floodwaters and protect us from storms and hurricanes. Wetlands also improve water quality by filtering, cleaning and storing water. Lastly, many people rely on wetlands for their livelihood, as they are important centers for hunting, fishing and recreation." Referring to this from "Wetlands and Habitat Loss", we now see how wetlands are valuable and helpful to the ecosystem. The wetlands are known for our water source. Many people depend on the Everglades for a water source. We also use the Everglades for activities. These activities include fishing, recreation, and

A wetland is a place with hydric soils that has been saturated by water for a minimum of 14 days during the growing season. Common names for a wetland are a swamp, bog, or marsh.

The aim of the fieldwork was to investigate the management and maintenance of Shrimptons Creek Parklands for encouraged use from the local community. The investigation would focus on the purpose/use of the parklands by the general population, the accessibility of the parklands and the environmental

The development of tourism around certain key wildlife species can be problematic. Evaluate strategies which are used, around the world, to seek a working balance in the Nature-People relationship?

The place of the activities should be planned in consideration of the desired outcome. Outdoor environment should be considered whenever possible if the type of the activity and the weather allows it.

Outdoor learning provides the children an informal way to learn that educates them while allowing

The field trip was educational and informational. I would like to thank the BGMS staff and nature experts for making this trip possible. Outdoor education is important because we need to know how to help, protect, and restore our rivers. Field trips are important because they give you information and education with a hands on

The first presentation by Alexander Bischer and Emma Johnson, was called the Peace Chapel Bioblitz. A bioblitz is a 24 rapid survey of the flora and fauna in the designated area, which in this case is the Peace Chapel and it’s surroundings. The objective of their bioblitz is to establish baseline data and tohelp educate the public about the environment. The area containing the Peace Chapel is the Baker-Henry Nature Preserve which is mostly tree canopy with a little shrubland. The actuall bioblitz will be occurring next year. This is a great opportunity to get the Huntingdon community involved as well as the elementary, middle, and high school. There will be an educational tent for the younger grades. There is an app called iNaturalist also, where anyone can report observations about the land and animals that they see.

regulation of domestic animals and wildlife in the local area; to make presentations to local schools

The area of my observation for this assignment is located off the Lakeshore running path. It is near the edge of Lake Mendota and it is close to Dejope Dining Hall. I observed this area on November 29th at around 3:05 p.m. The wildlife environment that I observed consisted of an assortment of dead plants and leaves on the ground. Near the edge of the water stands a slanted tree that is almost touching the water. The path towards the water’s edge is now accessible to walk towards due to the lack of shrubs now present. In close proximity to where I stood, there is a small patch of land and a prutting log in the lake where ducks and seagulls gathered to rest on. A few feet away from the edge of the land where a female and a male duck swam towards the log.

With an area of 78.2 acres, Possil marsh contains a large quantity and variety of habitats to support the inhabiting species. The reserve has a shallow freshwater loch, providing suitability for water birds and many other animals. This water is surrounded by a combination of vegetation including marsh, swamp and fen, with areas of willow scrub and grassland. The fen and swamp areas support locally rare plants specific to this site. The reserve is also proved to be an important staging post during the spring and autumn migration for warblers and waterfowl. There is path accessible from the Forth & Clyde towpath and around the perimeter of the reserve which is available for visitors to use. (SNH, 2007)

Ample space and place are exclusively prepared for anyone at Jendela di Bali. It can be as simple as the outdoor hammock which is able to get lounging experience during bright sunny day to the next level. This geographical setting and the gorge create the right spaces for plants and wildlife. Even some birds and other wildlife find this garden their home. Basically, the approximately 2,400 sqm garden may indulge both guests and other nature inhabitants, to enjoy

Finally, we gathered at the turtle pond where Pam approached me with a smile, dressed in a flowing white blouse, round black sunglasses, and stylish hiking sandals, an outfit fit for the 100 degree weather. Underneath the canopy of the Sequoia Sempervirens, trees which towered several feet high, we sat on a stone bench. From our point we overlooked a pond in which three medium sized turtles rested on a small log which had fallen from a tree near by. As the birds chirped soothing tunes above us and lizards zigzagged across the dirt path Pam began to tell me about UCR’s Botanic Gardens.

The natural mangrove forest at Ajman’s Al Zorah is worth a visit especially if you want to go bird watching. It is here that you might be lucky enough to spot a pink flamingo. It stretches over two square kilometres of wetland and has about 58 species of birds that can be spotted anywhere at the reserve starting from the lagoons to the marine zones to even the mangrove. Al Zorah natural reserve deserves a special mention as it extends over a 7km waterfront. It has a beautiful sand beach and lies in proximity with the Arabian Gulf Sea. Other attractions at the Al Zorah reserve: creeks and clear lagoons.

With the theme, “Connect with Nature … Explore the BVI!” participants were exposed to a number of the BVI’s areas of natural and historical value. As always much hard work and dedication on the part of the employees of these Departments went into the planning and implementation of this programme. However, this challenging undertaking would not have been successful without the cooperation and volunteer support of individuals in our sister island communities. Funding for materials and transportation costs were also defrayed in part through sponsorship from local businesses. The annual summer programme makes a lasting impression on the young minds of our territories youth as many of them are given the opportunity to explore and experience nature in ways that they are unaccustomed. I understand that many of the youngsters in this programme demonstrated sound knowledge of the environment around them and understood the need to preserve and protect it. Some of this knowledge can be attributed to their parents and other elders in our communities. Our educational institutions also play a key role in sensitizing our territory’s youth to the importance of caring for the environment. Conservation & Fisheries Department regularly assists students in carrying out school projects assigned to them involving research into some areas of the natural environment or fisheries. The Annual BVI National Science Fair organized by the Ministry of Education deserves