Chile’s new “Route of Parks”, spanning more than 1,500 miles, and encompassing more than 15,600 square miles, is an historic move in conservation and preservation of wildlife habitat. The total area protected is three times the size of Yosemite and … Continue reading →
News reports tell us that war is a threat to animals, and that the world is losing species as a result. The reports typically focus on the large mammals, because the public is most interested in them, and is most … Continue reading →
We have good news to report. Our conservation efforts are paying off, in the form of additional acres of rainforest purchased in Ecuador. A large and valuable reserve is now even bigger than before! Many heartfelt thanks to all our … Continue reading →
Trick-or-Treat! The news in this month’s column is a special treat to all of us orchid lovers, namely that the Dracula Reserve in Ecuador, home to many rare orchid species, has acquired more land — a big boon to orchid … Continue reading →
When we think of tropical forest, the Amazon is what immediately comes to mind as an area resplendent with biodiversity, a complex ecosystem, and, of course, many orchid species. But there is another area, much closer, which is also very … Continue reading →
Plants take in water through their roots, light from the sun through their leaves, and carbon dioxide from the air. Through an amazing biochemical process they release oxygen as a by-product, while at the same time producing food. For us, … Continue reading →
In support of biologist E.O. Wilson’s Half-Earth Foundation, a plan for conservation of the Earth’s habitats and biodiversity, Paul Simon recently completed an eighteen-city concert tour. Paul Simon is a twelve-time Grammy winning musician and singer-songwriter, who came out of … Continue reading →
Those of us who want to practice conservation are always looking to spend our money wisely by purchasing eco-friendly products. This is trickier than one would think. Companies are doing everything possible to give themselves and their products a reputation … Continue reading →
Making the decision to purchase only “eco-friendly” products is a worthwhile goal for all of us who care about conservation of the Earth’s ecosystem. In order to make intelligent buying choices, we need to be well informed. This is where … Continue reading →
Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet, and it is in about half of all packaged products sold in the supermarket. Why is palm oil in such widespread use? This article explains.
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Rainforest Trust has been recognized as one of the most efficient and effective nonprofit organizations in the U.S. by Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities. This is the 8th time that Rainforest Trust has received a 4-star rating (the … Continue reading →
The envelope, please……and the winner is………Hexalectris warnockii! All over the world we find people who are willing to volunteer their time to brave the elements and get their hands dirty in working to preserve and protect habitats of native species. … Continue reading →
Our current crisis in global health and environmental destruction is closely tied to our food choices. How will we continue to pay the huge medical expenses brought about by the Standard American Diet? How will we be able to feed … Continue reading →