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The reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 triggered a cascade of knock-on effects. The wolves kept herbivores like elk in check and on the move, reducing their browsing pressure on young trees. As a result, groves of willow and aspen sprouted along watercourses, creating ideal conditions for a thriving beaver population. […]
Ahead of COP15 next year, negotiators are focusing on a proposal to protect at least 30% of Earth’s land and sea by 2030
COP15 negotiators are focusing on a proposal to protect 30% of Earth’s land and sea by 2030, but what about indigenous rights? %
WASHINGTON — Roughly a sixth of the planet’s land and freshwater area now lies within protected or conservation areas, according to a United Nations report released Wednesday.
Protected areas cover a sixth of Earth's land and freshwater CHRISTINA LARSON, AP Science Writer May 19, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 9 1of9FILE - This Feb. 25, 2019 photo provided by the Galapagos National Park shows a hammerhead shark nursery which was recently discovered in Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature lists hammerhead sharks as endangered species that have suffered sharply declining numbers in recent years around the world. (Galapagos National Park Photo via AP, File)APShow MoreShow Less 2of9FILE - In this Tuesday...