Plants that are completely dependent on wasps for pollination include some orchid species that have evolved adaptations to attract the wasps they rely on, such as an appearance that mimics the back end of a female wasp.
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The world’s river deltas — home to seafood nurseries and more than 300 million people — are sinking and shrinking. NASA is helping to identify areas which can still be saved. NASA looks at Louisiana delta system, eyes global forecasts … Continue reading →
Rapidly increasing demand for palm oil decreases vast acreage of rainforest and other habitats where orchids and other living things thrive. Palm oil is used in manufacturing food items as well as cosmetics and personal care products. But the harm … Continue reading →
A plant-rich diet will slow down destruction of rainforests, conserving natural habitat so that our beloved orchids and other species can survive.
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Adopting a plant based diet is a great way to preserve natural habitats for orchids and all other species of plant and animal life. Not only that, but it’s a huge factor in personal health, and also preventing animal cruelty. … Continue reading →
Human activity has driven a million plant and animal species to the verge of extinction, but individuals can help now by adopting practices outlined in this article. This article explains what we can all do.
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Species distribution is essentially just where a species lives, but the nuances are important for conservation decision-makers. And the nuances are weird and specific — especially when it comes to habitat fragmentation, or the splitting up of species’ distributions into … Continue reading →
Destruction of the Amazon is driven by the world’s demand for beef. Rainforest acreage is cleared for cattle grazing, or for growing soy to feed livestock. The stakes for life on Planet Earth are huge. More>
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Colombia’s Serrania del Chiribiquete has been declared the world’s largest tropical rainforest national park following decades of efforts by environmental experts and conservationists. The park, which is home to nearly 3,000 animal and plant species, has been expanded by more than … Continue reading →
At the United Nations Forum indigenous leaders tell the world about their sacred grounds now exploited and sold for profit. Read the article here. .
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Trees, particularly those in the lush tropics, pull carbon dioxide out of the air as they grow and lock that carbon in their wood and soil. When humans cut down or burn trees, the carbon gets released back into the … Continue reading →
We can support orchid conservation only if we are willing to support the entire ecosystem which sustains all life. Orchids are like any other life form — they require clean air, unpolluted water, nourishment and a place to live — … Continue reading →
For the past year or so I have been volunteering some time at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. As enjoyable as it is to make a trip to Fort Worth, and as much as I like the people at … Continue reading →