The island of Borneo has been in the news about conservation lately, due to massive deforestation that is occurring there. Just imagine, the amount of rainforest already lost in Borneo is equal to four times the size of Switzerland. Not … Continue reading →
Biomimicry is “the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems”, according to Wikipedia. We humans don’t need to keep re-inventing the wheel – and often doing a bad job of … Continue reading →
“The book reads as a happy tangle of beautiful stories and studies from a career that has stepped between science and poetry, or as its subtitle says, between botany and the imagination. [Richard] Mabey is a professional writer and has … Continue reading →
Biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. How does this relate to my fascination with orchids? The more I read and learn about orchids, the more amazed … Continue reading →
The choices we make at the supermarket are a powerful means of practicing conservation. By taking a moment to read a product’s label and avoiding those containing palm oil, we can play a part in saving species, whether they be … Continue reading →
Orchid conservation efforts are going on all around the country. It is always encouraging to learn about individual groups taking on a special challenge, such as saving a species of North American orchids. The Kentucky Lady’s slipper Orchid is a … Continue reading →
Naomi Klein’s most recent book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate, was shortlisted for the 2015 PEN Literary Awards in the nonfiction category. A documentary based on the book, directed by Avi Lewis, was released last fall. In this … Continue reading →
Preserving native habitat ensures survival of orchids in the wild Location, location, location. This is the mantra of real estate agents when they tell you how much you can get for your house when you’re selling, or how much you’ll … Continue reading →
Jane Goodall is one of the world’s leading voices on the issue of conservation and climate change, and is a champion for protecting the Earth’s species from extinction. A renowned primatologist, Goodall is best known for her groundbreaking work with … Continue reading →
The people of Indonesia have been suffering for months from a thick, choking haze in their atmosphere. It is the result of burning down rainforest areas to make room for agriculture, including palm oil plantations. Now, some of the major … Continue reading →
As orchid lovers we are always alarmed when we hear that the native habitats of our favorite species are lost due to deforestation. But orchids do not live in a vacuum. Many species, both plant and animal, rely on the inter relatedness within their habitat for their survival. Here is a good story about how that works.
Happy New Year to our orchid conservation readers! This is the year to focus on biodiversity and climate change. What a New Year’s Resolution (or Revolution) that would be! It is time to bring out the champagne and celebrate not … Continue reading →
Delegates from 195 countries celebrated a landmark climate deal in Paris — a moment of success after years of failure. The agreement lays out a number of goals and timelines, including keeping the global temperature rise well below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit. While President Obama chimed in with praise, it has also met with criticism from protesters, as well as GOP lawmakers. Read more…