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Western Cape expands protected area network with Lettas Kraal Nature Reserve CapeNature announces the formal declaration of Lettas Kraal Nature Reserve, enhancing the Western Cape's Protected Area Estate and supporting biodiversity conservation efforts.

4 months ago

Big #Conservation news for #SouthAfrica!

#CapeNature has declared a 7,050ha 'Lettas Kraal Nature Reserve' in the Succulent Karoo.

The success of the #ProtectedArea will conserve over 800 plant species, and the critically endangered riverine rabbit.

iol.co.za/capeargus/ne...

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International Biodiversity

@ibioconsultants.com

4 months ago

Priority areas to conserve biodiversity in Canada Canada has committed to protecting 30% of its land by 2030, yet existing protected areas cover only 12.4% of Canadian lands, which is insufficient to protect terrestrial biodiversity. In this study, w...

This study reveals less than 10% of 1,500 Canadian 🇨🇦 species have 30% of their range protected.

Meeting Canada's #30x30 target requires a strategic 16%-17% #protectedarea expansion 🌍

#BiodiversityLoss

www.facetsjournal.com/doi/full/10....

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Protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf nearly triple under a new law - but it comes with fish hooks A new law that almost triples the protected area in the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana – New Zealand’s largest marine park at more than 1.2 million hectares, surrounding Auckland and the Coromandel peninsula – is something to be celebrated. But...

5 months ago

Protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf nearly triple under a new law - but it comes with fish hooks
->The Conversation | #ProtectedArea #Fish | More from Lil' Dr Glen at BigEarthData.ai

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Protected areas of defined geographic zones may have unintended impacts on children's diet Protected areas of defined geographic zones can slow biodiversity loss and bolster conversation efforts, but they may have unintended impacts on the diets of children who live nearby, according to new research from scientists at Penn State. Published in the...

5 months ago

Protected areas of defined geographic zones may have unintended impacts on children's diet
->News-Medical | #ProtectedArea | More from Lil' Dr Glen at BigEarthData.ai

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How the Mediterranean is leading the way in protected area management - Story

5 months ago

How the Mediterranean is leading the way in protected area management - Story
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Protected areas hit hard as Mekong countries' forest cover shrank in 2024 The five Mekong countries lost nearly 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres) of tree cover in 2024, with nearly a quarter of which was primary forest, and more than 30% of losses occurring inside protected areas. Cambodia and Laos saw...

5 months ago

Protected areas hit hard as Mekong countries' forest cover shrank in 2024
->Mongabay | #ProtectedArea #Forest | More from BigEarthData.ai

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David Grayless

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5 months ago

#CapeRodneyOkakariPointMarineReserve is a 5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi) #protectedArea in the #NorthIsland of New Zealand. All fishing, and the removal or disturbing of marine life or materials, is forbidden within the reserve. The reserve covers an area of 547 ha (1,350 acres).

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Murthy Law Firm

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5 months ago

Navigating Immigration Enforcement at Formerly Protected Locations

#USImmigration #foreignworkers #H1B #H1BEmployer #protectedareas #protectedarea #murthylawfirm

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Suriname pledges to permanently protect 90% of its forests, far exceeding the 30x30 global goal for climate and biodiversity protection – Rainforest Trust Suriname pledges to permanently protect 90% of its forests, a significant commitment for global climate action and biodiversity.

5 months ago

Historic commitment! #Suriname just pledged to protect 90% of its #Amazon rainforest forever. As a global carbon sink, this move sets a new standard for #conservation, tying forest protection to a new, nature-powered economy. #ClimateAction #ProtectedArea

www.rainforesttrust.org/our-impact/r...

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Ontario opened a protected area in Port Hope to development Among the forest, wetlands and fields beside Richard Yoshida’s house, a developer hatched a plan to build a new subdivision. Yoshida, who worked in home renovations in Toronto before moving to the hamlet of Garden Hill in Port Hope, Ont.,...

5 months ago

Ontario opened a protected area in Port Hope to development
->The Narwhal | #ProtectedArea | More info from BigEarthData.ai

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6 months ago

The #Philippines has designated Mt Masaraga as a #ProtectedArea under the National Integrated Protected Areas System. This 1,328m elevation biodiversity hotspot serves as a vital watershed for the Bicol River Basin & the protection of Raflessia species:

www.manilatimes.net/2025/09/12/r...

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Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize Come Together To Create a 14-Million-Acre Reserve in the Mayan Jungle The corridor will become the second biggest nature reserve in the Americas, only behind the Amazon rainforest.

6 months ago

Mexico, Guatemala, & Belize have united to create the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor! This 14 million-acre #ProtectedArea is now the 2nd-largest nature reserve in the Americas, safeguarding 7,000+ species & honouring the legacy of Indigenous communities:

mymodernmet.com/mexico-guate...

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Highly protected areas buffer against aridity thresholds in global drylands Drylands are highly vulnerable to global-scale aridity thresholds that cause drastic reductions in their productivity. While protected areas may help buffer against the impact of aridification, their effectiveness in mitigating the aridity thresholds across global drylands remains virtually unknown. Here...

6 months ago

Highly protected areas buffer against aridity thresholds in global drylands
->Nature | #ProtectedArea | More info from EcoSearch

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Marine Ornithology

@marineorno.bsky.social

6 months ago

Overview of adult male Magnificent Frigatebird tracked from 29 October until 01 December 2021 in offshore and coastal waters of the tropical South Atlantic Ocean.

Movement of Magnificent frigatebird by Lucas P. S. Santos et al. What we can learn from a single GPS-tracked bird.
#seabirds #ornithology #OpenAccess #ProtectedArea

www.marineornithology.org/PDF/53_2/53_...

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Protected areas must be harmonised with the socio-economic realities of nearby communities, says study Climate change was broadly recognised by participants as a major issue impacting food production in the Eastern Cape. They frequently noted substantial disruptions linked to climate change, particularly water shortages, extended droughts and erratic rainfall, which have interfered with traditional...

6 months ago

Protected areas must be harmonised with the socio-economic realities of nearby communities, says study
->Down To Earth | #ProtectedArea | More info from EcoSearch

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Oikos

@oikosjournal.bsky.social

6 months ago

💭🐒Effects of management strategies on the survival probability of a small remnant population of mouse lemurs

📷 © Jacques S. Rakotondranary

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#CaptureMarkRecapture #LongTermMonitoring #Madagascar #MitigationTranslocations #MouseLemurs #ProtectedArea #SurvivalProbability

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New research examines impact of protected areas on preserving biodiversity A new study from Swansea University has investigated how effective protected areas are at safeguarding habitats and the species that live within them. Establishing protected areas has become a conservation priority to mitigate the extinction crisis. The strategy has improved...

6 months ago

New research examines impact of protected areas on preserving biodiversity
->BirdGuides | #Biodiversity #ProtectedArea | More info from EcoSearch

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Indigenous and human rights organizations denounce Ecuador's Protected Areas Law as unconstitutional due to its regressive nature and lack of Quito, Ecuador, August 13, 2025. Three Indigenous nations, along with human rights organizations and communities, filed a lawsuit to challenge Ecuador’s “Organic Law for the Strengthening of Protected Areas” (LOFAP). The plaintiffs are denouncing the LOFAP primarily because of its...

7 months ago

Indigenous and human rights organizations denounce Ecuador's Protected Areas Law as unconstitutional due to its regressive nature and lack of
->Amazon Frontlines | #Indigenous #HumanRights #Nature #ProtectedArea | More info from EcoSearch

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Asian Giant Tortoise Returns to Wild in Nagaland: A Rewilding Led by Tribal Youth Once hunted for meat, the Asian Giant Tortoise is making a quiet comeback in Nagaland—thanks to the relentless efforts of tribal youth turning protectors.

7 months ago

Pioneering rewilding in Nagaland, India: The Asian Giant Tortoises are being reintroduced into an #ICCA. Led by local youth "Tortoise Guardians," this project highlights how community-driven conservation in ICCAs is a key model for species recovery. #ProtectedArea

thebetterindia.com/482411/naga-...

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Can indigenous territories and protected areas save the Amazon? Indigenous Territories and Protected Areas (ITPA) are crucial for preserving the Amazon rainforest. But they are under threat from human activities like deforestation and mining. Protected areas are healthier and more connected, a study highlights. This suggests that supporting Indigenous...

7 months ago

Can indigenous territories and protected areas save the Amazon?
->Down To Earth | #ProtectedArea #Indigenous | More info from EcoSearch

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Six New Protected Areas Join the IUCN Green List, Showcasing Global Excellence in Conservation These new additions span two continents and a remarkable range of ecosystems, including panda habitats, volcanic sanctuaries, marine biodiversity hotspots and ancient cultural landscapes. Through rigorous assessments, each site has demonstrated achievements in conservation, community engagement and governance, earning their...

7 months ago

Six New Protected Areas Join the IUCN Green List, Showcasing Global Excellence in Conservation
->International Union for Conservation of Nature | #Nature #ProtectedArea #Iucn #Conservation | More info from EcoSearch

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Atlas identifies areas rich in mycorrhizal fungi, some 90% of them are outside protected areas Mycorrhizal fungi have been overlooked in climate change strategies, conservation agendas and restoration efforts. The lack of information about their distribution around the world makes it difficult to develop ways to protect them. The Underground Atlas prepared by the Society...

7 months ago

Atlas identifies areas rich in mycorrhizal fungi, some 90% of them are outside protected areas
->Down To Earth | #ProtectedArea | More info from EcoSearch

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Public urged to back ban on destructive fishing in protected areas Putting in marine protected areas was a “tried and tested” method to help nature’s recovery, but while many had been designated in British waters, they were not doing well because they were still being affected by pressures such as bottom...

7 months ago

Public urged to back ban on destructive fishing in protected areas
->Evening Standard | #ProtectedArea | More info from EcoSearch

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@tag-bot.bsky.social

8 months ago

#parkwildlifehatpark #nationalpark #protectedarea #visibilit #air-quality #pollution #lassen-volcanic-national-park #grand-canyon-national-park #california #arizona #united-states #us-national-park-system #environmental-monitoring #conservation #air-quality-ranking

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