Valuable acres of rainforest in Borneo are lost every single day to plantations, many of which have come into being to meet the constantly growing demand for palm oil. Rainforest loss is devastating to our planet. The rainforests absorb the … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
It is very easy to get discouraged when we read reports about destruction of habitats and the damage to our planet caused by climate change. But there is also some good news. Individuals and organizations are using new technologies to … Continue reading →
Over a year ago I wrote an article about a proposed orchid reserve where a number of species of the Dracula Orchid could be found. The land has been purchased and additional acres are under negotiation. Rainforest Trust is a partner in this venture. I am honored to be a supporter of this organization, and am very excited that the project is moving forward.
Which companies are the biggest culprits in using palm oil which causes widespread deforestation, loss of habitat, loss of livelihood for indigenous people, and unbreathable air for hundreds of square miles in rainforest areas? Find out who they are and what you can do to help.
“Saving Indonesia’s forests isn’t just something that should be done by Indonesian people. We, the people of Indonesia, hope that every person in this world, including the people in the United States, gather with us, the people of Indonesia to … Continue reading →
The Fort Worth Show is going very well. We have a good crowd. Maybe the rainy weather is a good thing, after all. One of the vendors created a special Halloween display — combining an orchid with a very scary-looking … Continue reading →