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 ...
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.
“Biomimicry” is the science and practice of looking to nature’s best biological ideas to solve human problems. It is a new term to describe an action that is not so ...
Many residents in eastern Zambia’s Luangwa Valley struggle with poverty and food insecurity. These challenges have lead some residents to engage in unsustainable hunting practices and poaching. Through a market ...
Throughout many parts of the Northeastern, Southeastern and Midwestern United States a rise in the population of white-tailed deer has lead to a diverse set of impacts on the landscape. ...
Proponents of the local foods movement argue that major environmental benefits can be generated through sourcing foods locally. But two key question remain. Can we know what the environmental benefits ...