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Yorkshire Dales National Park warns off-road users to ‘know the rules’
- By Andrew Regan
- Published 12/14/2007
- Social Issues , Nature
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In an attempt to cut the amount of physical and environmental damage done within the Yorkshire Dales National Park by bikers and off-roaders, the rangers in the park are partnering the North Yorkshire Police force in an operation that involves direct action.
Thirst for the Authentic
- By Jon D Wilke
- Published 08/6/2007
- Destinations , Outdoors , Nature
- Unrated
Opening opinion article related to the need for authenticity in our outdoor and lifestyle adventures.
Natural Pest Bat Control
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 07/3/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
Considered to be pests by many folks, bats do hold a special and beneficial place in the ecosystem. Most species of bats found in North America are not harmful to people or animals and bats do help control insect pests like mosquitoes, eating many thousands of the biting insects during an average nights feeding, perhaps as many as six hundred mosquitoes an hour.
UN Appeals For More Trees
- By Roger Munns
- Published 07/1/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
A campaign by The United Nations Environment Programme is calling for a billion new trees to be planted.
If successful it could lower significantly the amount of emissions being released.
Golden-Breasted Starling: A Striking Beauty
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 06/18/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
The Golden-Breasted starling is a strikingly beautiful bird, vibrantly colored and highly visible in the wild.
The Rare Red Legged Honey Creeper
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 06/18/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
The Red-legged Honeycreeper is a small, rare bird from the tanager family, typically found in various regions of Central and South America.
Leopard Geckos: The Lizard That Wants to Be Your Pet!
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 06/6/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
Leopard geckos are nocturnal lizards, natively found in the deserts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and parts of India.
Alternatives to Crude Oil Consumption
- By Mayoor Patel
- Published 06/6/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
Over the last few decades, more people have become aware of the fact that crude oil reserves are slowly depleting.
The Rainforest: A Web Of Relationships
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 06/3/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
People talk about the rainforest as an ecosystem, but most tend to think of the trees (and to some extent, plants) as merely a habitat for the animals that survive within its domain.
Yellow Weaver Finches: An Overview
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 06/3/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
Weaver finches, and Yellow weavers in particular, are often known as "weaver birds" because of the extremely complex nests built by the male birds to try and attract females.
Paradise Tanager: The Brilliant Bird of Many Colors
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 05/22/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
The Paradise Tanager (Tangara Chilensis) is a brilliantly colored, moderately sized songbird that resides in the forests of South America.
The Rainforest And You: The Benefits We Get From The Rainforest
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 05/22/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
Rainforests are forest locations that have very high rainfall measurements each year. The most well known rainforests are tropical rainforests found in Central America, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia and the Amazon region in Africa.
Bonsai Trees For House And Garden
- By Victor Epand
- Published 05/17/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
This article talks about the different kinds of bonsai trees and some of the ways to take care of them.
The Elements of Feng Shui
- By Timothy Green
- Published 05/15/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
Feng Shui elements effect everything we do.
Bali Mynah: Rare Beauties Of Bali
- By Adrian Adams
- Published 05/10/2007
- Nature
- Unrated
Bali Mynahs are a rare and beautiful bird found only on the Bali Island in Indonesia.