There are some problematic alien plants and animals that need to be controlled if native habitat and ecosystems are to survive. They are called invasive species because they spread wildly and lack the biological controls of their homelands. Recent studies indicate that dense stands of garlic mustard around a tree will restrict the tree's annual growth by as much as 90% Garlic mustard was used as a potherb in Europe and was brought to this country by some of the early settlers. Then, when...

He has since been cared for as the sole survivor of his species, Geochelone abingdoni, and become a stark symbol of Earth's rapidly declining biodiversity. Lonesome George, conservation icon of the Galapagos islands, celibate pensioner and officially the rarest living creature on Earth, may soon have a playmate, raising hopes he may father young and so save his species from imminent extinction. Despite heroic efforts from his carers, from engineered trysts with females of similar species...

A comprehensive research and preservation facility for the germplasm of rare and endangered plants,wild animal species and microorganisms was completed on Sunday in southwest China's Yunnan Province. According to the KIB, the bank sees itself as a leading storage facility of Asian species within 15 years of its foundation, and expects to make significant contributions to the development of the biotech industry and life science research by providing valuable resources, information and expertise.

He said a survey conducted by his outfit and reports from the butchers association confirmed that some people have established meat shops without approval. An exercise to register butchers in the Tema Municipality is underway to clamp down on unscrupulous butchers who sell unwholesome meat to the public. As part of the month long exercise, butchers would be issued with medical health certificates and licenses to operate. Amuzu said but expressed the hope that by the close of the week, a...

Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, the communities pledged to work toward cutting emissions of greenhouse gases to pre-1990 levels. North Carolina mayors who have signed the initiative say they wanted to fill a void created by the federal government's inaction on the issue. City officials are considering fuel efficiency and emissions when buying city vehicles, and testing hybrids in the motor pool and bus fleet. Many scientists believe the gases hasten potentially harmful climate...

Lead too risky to be checked . PerthNow Welcome to PerthNow. TheDepartment of Environment and Conservation officer sent to carry out two inspections at the Esperance port, where a contamination scandal has affected 56 children, did not even enter the storage or loading areas containing the lead, citing health and safety reasons. TheDepartment of Environment and Conservation officer sent to carry out two inspections at the Esperance port, where a contamination scandal has affected 56...

Now, the same nutrient-packed, energizing Yerba Mat leaves -- used in subtropical South America for centuries -- are available in a complete line of exfoliating soaps, body lotions, shower gels, shampoos and conditioners. Now, the same nutrient-packed, energizing Yerba Mat leaves -- used in subtropical South America for centuries -- are available in a complete line of exfoliating soaps, body lotions, shower gels, shampoos and conditioners. Portland, OR (PRWEB) April 30, 2007 -- Save Your...

The 2007 Top Ten Green Projects (listed in alphabetical order): EpiCenter, Artists for Humanity / Boston, MA Arrowstreet inc. The first Platinum LEED Certified building in Boston, the EpiCenter is a simple, functional building that achieves the highest levels of sustainability on a tight budget. The project descriptions highlight both the design innovations and sustainable strategies, along with the metrics achieved in terms of reduced carbon emissions, reduced energy consumption and...

Sandin Lias, RAE managing director, thanked ISB for its efforts in supporting the community based eco-tourism enterprise and the conservation of orang-utans in the lower Kinabatangan floodplain. Schools or other enterprises wishing to donate to or be involved in tree planting projects for biodiversity reasons or carbon offset should contact ISB on enquiries@isb. He was accompanied by a senior management team and students to undertake the ground breaking site near Sukau in the Lower...