Indigenous peoples living in high Arctic environments have developed sophisticated ecological and social relationships with the animals, plants, and inanimate objects that define their complex and dynamic habitat. These relations ...
Ecoagriculture is both a conservation strategy and a rural development strategy. Ecoagriculture recognizes agricultural producers and communities as key stewards of ecosystems and biodiversity and enables them to play those ...
Facing an unprecedented threat from global climate change farmers throughout New York State are adopting innovative solutions to help mitigate the risks of extreme weather and increasing climate variability.
Medicinal plants are integral components of health care systems throughout the world. The use of medicinal plants requires sophisticated knowledge about their use and conservation. This case study focuses on ...
In many parts of the world temperatures are rising and droughts are becoming more severe. These phenomena have been linked to human-caused climate change. The Bolivian Andes are on the ...
This case study provides an overview of the various threats to the rural landscapes of Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania and the various approaches a local land trust is taking in order ...