areas with little annual variation because of the how the bamboo is grown in these areas within their range. According to the Red Panda Network‚ “The southern slopes of the mountains trap the water from seasonal monsoons‚ supporting forests of firs‚ deciduous hardwoods‚ and rhododendrons. A bamboo understory grows in these forests and provides the bulk of the red panda’s diet‚” ("About the Red Panda"). Red pandas also use trees to escape predators and sunbathe in the
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National Parks and Sanctuaries in India National Parks Depending on the area and terrain National Parks provide ample opportunities to the visitors to have a close encounters with the wilds. But what is so exquisite about the Indian National Parks is the variance that they are equipped with. Whether it comes to the flora‚ avifauna‚ and aquafauna‚ or witnessing various wild forms in their natural surroundings on an elephant or inside a jeep‚ wild ventures in are simply amazing! Some of the best
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As the title of this lesson suggests‚ this lesson focuses on the efficiency of appliances and how we can calculate this‚ introduces ourselves to the various forms of energy‚ how this energy is transformed‚ and discusses recommendations to conserve it. This lesson started by stating the importance and multiple uses that we give electricity. This is the main (and only as far as I can tell) source of energy that our electrical devices need to work and give us all of the amenities that we have come
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ESRM 100 Extra Credit Environmental Service Project Paper 08/05/2013 On 27th July 2013‚ I embark on my second volunteer service project with EarthCorps to help with the restoration of the forested parklands at Camp Long. The scope of work during this service project was similar to the one that I did at the West Duwamish Greenbelt‚ which is primarily to remove the invasive species of Himalayan Blackberry. Each year‚ EarthCorps leads thousands of volunteers in environmental service projects
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She Oaks (Casuarina)‚ The Eucalypts (Eucalyptus)‚ The Pines (Pinus)‚ The Araucarias (Araucaria)‚ The Figs (Ficus)‚ Moreton Bay Figs (Ficus macrophylla)‚ Port Jackson Figs (Ficus rubiginosa)‚ The Palms‚ The Wattles (Acacia). * ‘The Oaks’ are deciduous trees that were native to the northern temperate zone. There are approximately 450 species. * ‘The She Oaks’ are native to Australia and Pacific Islands. There are about 20 species and these trees provide tonnes of shade for us. * ‘The
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Snow is cold‚ requires frequent removal from driveways‚ and makes driving difficult. These aspects of snow make winter the least favorite season for many people. However‚ for those "in the know" about winter sports‚ winter is an easily tolerated or even favorite time of the year. The cold aspect of this season is easily tolerated by engaging in active winter sports and using the proper gear. You can downhill ski‚ cross-country ski‚ snowshoe‚ ice skate‚ snowmobile‚ or go sledding with your kids. Of
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"Ecological succession" is the observed process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time. Within any community some species may become less abundant over some time interval‚ or they may even vanish from the ecosystem altogether. Similarly‚ over some time interval‚ other species within the community may become more abundant‚ or new species may even invade into the community from adjacent ecosystems. This observed change over time in what is living in a particular ecosystem
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part of the pea/bean family (Fabaceae)‚ routes nitrogen from the air to the ground‚ increasing the soil’s fertility. A call of “peeee-weeee” may be heard overhead—the eastern wood pewee (Contopus virens). These gray-olive flycatchers usually prefer deciduous woods‚ like the adjacent upland hardwood forest in the refuge. In the lush woods‚ one may come across northern red oak (Quercus
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Exam Essay - CGC 1D0 Boucherville‚ Quebec Maud van Gellecum June 19‚ 2014 Boucherville‚ Quebec I have chosen Boucherville to be the best place to live in Canada. This beautiful city‚ with a population of 41‚928 people‚ is located in the Montérégie region in Quebec‚ in Canada. It is a suburb of Montréal and is located on the South shore of the St. Lawrence River. Boucherville was originally founded in 1667 by Pierre Boucher‚ for whom the city was later named. Over several centuries‚ the
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The uses of forests | | Forests and the many varying trees of which they are composed have‚ since the very earliest days played an important part in the life of mankind. It is because of this that men have realized their value and have taken steps to preserve them and to prevent their wanton and useless destruction.From the primitive days of the wigman‚ the house on stilts or the African but‚ wood has been the basic material used for men’s housing to provide shelter from the animals. The wigwam
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