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Habitat loss caused by destructive human activities is pushing more and more species, including migratory shorebirds, to the brink of extinction. These include wetland ecosystems in the Philippines, such as Manila Bay, currently the subject of land reclamation activities. Shorebird abundance Despite the threats, however, a recent study published in…
The vital role of wetlands in human and environmental health is becoming better known thanks to World Wetlands Day and groups such as Otago Fish &...
The environmentalists' denounce the destruction of the Palaviya area destroyed due to the negligence (and connivance) of the ruling class over the past 20 years. An environmental excellence, with an outstanding variety of flora and fauna. At least 4,000 hectares of plantation have been lost since 2010. Also a ring of false documents behind the allocation of (protected) land for cultivation.
Dr Musonda Mumba, a graduate of the Department, discusses wetland research and a collaborative future.
The Forest Department should further strengthen its leadership in biodiversity conservation by working on “conservation finance.”