Food choices promote conservation of habitat
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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Brazil election spells bad news for life on Earth
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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Conservation talk at the Galveston Bay Orchid Society
The Galveston Bay Orchid Society invited me to give a conservation talk at their September monthly meeting in League City, Texas (south of Houston). As chair of the SWROGA conservation committee, my presentation included an update on projects this past … Continue reading →
Where’s Aldo?
If Aldo Leopold were living today, what would he have to say about Orchid Conservation? He certainly must have had the opportunity to observe a great many North American orchid species and if he did, he would have understood the … Continue reading →
The world’s largest tropical rainforest national park
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 →
Blood, Land, and Soy: Behind the Amazon’s Battle for Indigenous Rights
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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Deforestation reduces the world’s breathable air
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 →
Ecuador “Dracula Reserve” acquires more land
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 →
Margaritas and Mayan Orchids
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 →
Photosynthesis – the amazing magic of plants
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 →
Are We Awake Yet?
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 →
Rainforest Trust Receives Highest Charity Navigator Rating
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 →
Conservation Awakening is on the Rise
It is exciting to see the emergence of articles in business publications, showing at last a willingness to talk about a subject that until now has been strictly taboo. The subject in question is, of course, the fact that our … Continue reading →