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The upper area after slash and burn farming (Kaingin) is transformed into a cogonal area. This is another sign of forest degradation.
Elbsandsteingebirge - die Region am Oberlauf der Elbe besteht zum großen Teil aus Sandstein. Das Elbsandsteingebirge ist ein Mittelgebirge. Der tschechische Teil des Elbsandsteingebirges liegt in Norböhmen an der Grenze zu Sachsen.
The Elbe Sandstone Mountains, known also as Elbe sandstone highlands. The images show the North Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The name Elbe Sandstone Mountains derives from the sandstone which was carved by erosion. The river Elbe breaks through the mountain range in a steep and narrow valley.
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Hippos are recognizable by their barrel-shaped torsos, enormous mouths and teeth, nearly hairless bodies, stubby legs and great size, adults average 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) and 1,300 kg (2,900 lb) for males and females respectively, making them the largest species of land mammal after the 3 species of elephants and the white and Indian rhinoceros. It can easily outrun a human, being capable of reaching 30 km/h (19 mph) over short distances. The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive and unpredictable creatures in the world and, as such, ranks among the most dangerous animals in Africa. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs, their closest living relatives are whales and porpoises.
To enhance livelihood options, the project conducted eco-tourism demonstration activities in Genheyuan National Wetland Park in Inner Mongolia and trained local communities on alternative livelihoods and eco-tourism. At Duobuku’er National Nature Reserve in Heilongjiang, wetland-friendly agriculture was demonstrated. Local farmers living in the reserve were encouraged to site beekeeping and shepherding activities in non-ecologically-sensitive adjacent areas. Locals were also given training on adapting production activities to contribute to wetland conservation, and to gradually reduce threats to wetland areas.
Credit: UNDP China/2015
Elephant with Mt. Kilimanjaro at Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
Photo Credit: © Danielle Mussman for The Nature Conservancy
The Rate national park at the coast of Skagerak has been established in December 2016.
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This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: Peter Prokosch
I joined an eco-tourism daytrip from Guyana's capital Georgetown to the Arrowpoint Nature Resort. We drove out of town to marina on the Demerarr river, where we boarded a speedboat and crossed the river, then, taking about 45 minutes, navigated the Kamuni River into the Santa Aratack Amerindian Reserve, stopping at Santa Mission Amerindian community and the reaching Arrowpoint, where we had the options of walking in the rainforest, kayaking, swimming among activities.
APAMO brings you a presentation to educate children on the importance of Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Forest and all Belize’s Protected Areas. The presentation focuses on oil exploration and drilling and how it could impact Belize’s natural resources. Use this as a resource or have your child view this new presentation in our library at apamo.net/index.php/library
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(I took this picture during my internship at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. It is in the Public Domain, so feel free to download and use it. However, you cannot use it for profit and all copies must have the copyright notice listed above.)
The Rate national park at the coast of Skagerak has been established in December 2016.
For any form of publication, please include the link to this page:
This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: Peter Prokosch
In Phnom Prech, he met with officials from the World Wide Fund For Nature and the Provincial Environment Department, where he heard about steps being taken to sustainably manage the forest.
[U.S. Embassy photo by Un Yarat]