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Ecosystem Services of the USDA Forest Service

Karen Jennings — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:46:16 +0000

The USDA Forest Service is a government agency that protects and overlooks the different national forests and grasslands that the United States Government has decided to protect from development. There are one hundred and fifty five forests and twenty grasslands, so it is quite a big job.

How You Can Help Preserve the Natural Ecosystem

Karen Jennings — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:08:27 +0000

If you have a lake or pond near your home, you may visit often to observe the animals and plants living there. In addition, while this may seem like a natural ecosystem, the body of water may very well be man-made. There are also a number of places you can go, such as a natural science museum in your area or aquarium that will teach you more about the way animals live, but these creatures are not in their original habitat.

Importance of Coral Reef Ecosystems

Karen Jennings — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:37:17 +0000

If you are thinking about getting a fish tank for your home, or already have a few underwater pets, you may be looking for some coral reefs to make your fish's home complete. However, did you know that coral reefs are more than just decorations for your aquarium?

Importance of Wetland Ecosystems

Karen Jennings — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:11:18 +0000

If standing water determines the type of soil, as well as the kind of animals and plant species that live a given area, then the result is a wetland. The lower forty-eight states of the US have lost more than half their wetland ecosystems to human activity. Many have been drained and converted to farmland.

Natural Balance in the Ecosystems

Karen Jennings — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:26:22 +0000

Every day you are exposed to an ecosystem of some kind. It is all around us and encompasses everything we touch. Many folks do not understand the impact humanity has on the Earth's ecosystems. A delicate natural balance in the ecosystems requires diligence and education if the equilibrium is to be maintained.

Negative Effects of Deforestation on the Ecosystem

Karen Jennings — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:54:26 +0000

There are numerous diverse types of ecosystems in existence. The tundra, marine ecosystems such as a coral reef and the rainforest are just three examples of more than twenty different ecosystems that we are aware of and interact with on a regular basis. Your garden and surrounding area is an ecosystem and by its very definition, even the busiest city is a bionetwork. One area of the ecosystem that is of worldwide concern today is that caused by deforestation due to the sudden and rapid population growth.

The Need for Forest Conservation

Karen Jennings — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:22:10 +0000

We depend on the forests for a number of resources, which is why it is so important that we do all we can to conserve the trees and plants that we still have. Forest conservation has become a worldwide concern. If you want to know more about how you can do your part, it will help to know about the types of forest conservation that is necessary for each type of forest.

Why Ecosystem Conservation is so Important

Karen Jennings — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:04:27 +0000

Before even beginning to discuss ecosystem conservation, clear definitions of an ecosystem need to be explained. An ecosystem is a natural unit of plants, animals, and microorganisms functioning together with all non-living environmental factors. To conserve this delicate balance, it is important to know what part each piece of the natural ecosystem does for all the others.

Why Natural Ecosystems Management is so Important for Our Survival

Karen Jennings — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:39:50 +0000

Natural ecosystems, which embrace everything you can lay your eyes upon, including aquatic ecosystems, desert ecosystems and forest ecosystems, to name but a few, are at present, seriously under attack due to the rapid surge in population growth.

Why Ocean Ecosystems are Important

Karen Jennings — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:38:08 +0000

If you have ever looked out across the ocean and wondered about the thousands of species that live underneath, you will want to learn more about ocean ecosystems. The plants and animals that live in this environment require special 'living arrangements' and there are many things that humans can do, in order to make sure that the oceans are around, in their healthy state, for longer.

Why Rainforest Ecosystems Are So Important

Karen Jennings — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:38:26 +0000

The tropical rainforest ecosystems are one of the most important ecosystems on earth. There are literally thousands of different species of plants and animals that inhabit the tropical rain forests.

Unfortunately, what you know about rain forests may be limited to movies that you have seen, with hundred foot snakes and large tropical plants devouring people in one fell swoop. While there can be dangers in a rain forest environment, what you see in a movie theater is not always what is real.

Why the Circle of Life Depends on Ecosystem Management

Karen Jennings — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:04:03 +0000

Conscientious ecosystem management is vital to the survival of the earth's environment. Marine life, deserts, rain forests, oceans, and coral reefs all rely on the management of ecosystems to maintain their survival. Plants, insect, animals and bacteria all play a role in a principle called the circle of life. If just one of these becomes extinct, then the earth's life-support system becomes compromised.

Why We Need to Stop Destroying Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services

Karen Jennings — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:40:26 +0000

When drinking mountain water, or while eating wild blueberries, you probably do not think about how these things came about. Actually, a natural ecosystem is usually responsible for the water you drink or food you eat. Ecosystems provide "ecosystem services" that are the main cause of agricultural growth and many other processes that benefit humans.