Earth is home to millions of discovered species of plants and animals with many more yet to be known. They all play vital roles in each other, their ecosystems, and the planet's overall health and ...

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Greater biodiversity promotes ecosystem health, resilience and productivity. This tenet has become a cornerstone of conservation, a centerpiece of resource management and a paradigm of academic ...

Halting and reversing the global decline in biodiversity is now urgent to avoid destabilizing Earth's vital systems that ...

At least 80% of sites identified as being internationally important for biodiversity on land currently contain infrastructure -- of which more than 75% contain roads. In the future, more sites that ...

As the researchers note, “A diverse agricultural system can better absorb shocks and maintain productivity, ensuring food security in the face of uncertainty.” A wide range of species present within ...

Taxonomic endemism and phylogenetic endemism are both important measures of biodiversity. The former describes the number of ...

Imagine walking deep into a cool, damp, shady redwood forest. Inhale the scent, sink into the duff, touch verdant ferns, pluck tangy huckleberries and marvel at the spectacular vine maples and iris ...

A new statewide study released earlier this month could be a turning point for how Coloradans think about pollinators and native plants and insects. State officials on Jan. 3 released the Colorado ...

At least 80% of sites identified as being internationally important for biodiversity on land currently contain infrastructure − of which more than 75% contain roads. In the future, more sites that are ...