Tag Archives: Conservation

2013: The Dynamic Ecosystem of Savannas – Between Grasslands and Woodlands

Savannas, blending grasslands with sparse woodlands, host diverse species and play a crucial role in ecosystems and economies, warranting sustainable management and conservation

1992: The Vital Role of Boreal Forests in Global Ecology

Covering a vast area in the northern hemisphere, boreal forests or taiga, play a crucial role in global climate regulation due to their significant carbon storage, while also presenting challenges and opportunities in sustainable resource [...]

1983: Dian Fossey’s Legacy – Protecting Mountain Gorillas

Dian Fossey's groundbreaking work on mountain gorillas has significantly influenced primatology and conservation efforts, though these primates remain critically endangered

1973: Preserving the Biodiversity of Tropical Rainforests and Cloud Forests

Tropical rainforests and cloud forests are crucial for biodiversity, facing threats from human exploitation. Reserves like Costa Rica’s Monteverde are key to their conservation

1943: Sky Islands – Unique Ecosystems of Isolated Mountain Peaks

Sky islands are isolated mountain ecosystems that showcase biodiversity changes due to geographic isolation, similar to oceanic islands

1892: John Muir and the Sierra Club – Pioneers of Environmental Activism

John Muir's legacy and the Sierra Club's ongoing efforts remain crucial in today's rapidly developing world, symbolizing the importance of environmental advocacy

c. 500 BCE: The Human Settlement of Madagascar

Madagascar, the fourth-largest island globally, was one of the last significant landmasses settled by humans, around 2,500 years ago. Its isolation since the breakup of Pangea fostered unique biodiversity, now threatened by human activities