Prof. A S Kittur .’s Post

Flowering Australian natives are more than just beautiful – they're vital for supporting our local ecosystems. These plants offer key resources for pollinating insects, contributing to a healthy and diverse environment. By including them in our landscapes, we not only enjoy their beauty but also aid in the survival of important pollinator species. It's a simple way to help our native biodiversity flourish. #edinburghparks #nativeplants #australiannatives #hardenbergiaviolacea

### 2. **Planting Native Vegetation** - **Native Plant Landscaping**: Encouraging the use of native plants in landscaping can provide better habitat and food sources for local wildlife, as these plants are better adapted to the local ecosystem. - **Pollinator Gardens**: Creating gardens that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies helps support their populations and promotes biodiversity.

🌿🚫 **Invasive Species Alert!** 🚫🌿 👀 Did you know that the Japanese Black Pine and Callery Pear are not just popular landscaping plants but also invasive species? 🚨 These plants can overshadow native flora, disrupting ecosystems and causing ecological imbalances. 🌳⚖️ 📢 The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is considering a ban on the sale of these species to protect local biodiversity. 🛑🌺 Such measures are crucial for maintaining a healthy ecosystem and preventing the spread of invasive plants. 🌍💪 🐦 Fun Fact: Did you know that areas with Bradford pears are like a food desert to birds? Let's choose our plants wisely to support wildlife! 🐦🌸 #InvasiveSpecies #EcoFriendlyLandscaping #Biodiversity #SustainableLiving #PlantSmart

What is mangrove? More than 100 species of plants can grow in highly saline soil and water conditions, these are known as mangrove plants. Usually they are found in coastal areas. How to conserve mangrove ecosystems? UNBiodiversity should publish a rating and ranking of the top mangrove plant species of the world, on the basis of their various ecosystem services to man and wildlife biodiversity. Because, all mangrove plant species are not equals, and the most important mangrove plant species are gradually become extinct in the coastal regions.

Simply leaving an area of your existing lawn to grow long will be beneficial to wildlife and have a positive effect on biodiversity, as the long grass will provide habitat and shelter, and flowering species will be able to bloom as they are not being constantly cut back. However, there are ways to speed up the process and further boost biodiversity in your rewilding zone. That is why we have partnered with Tom Massey, an award-winning designer and garden expert with a heart for biodiversity, to boost your rewilding zone and bring nature back into your garden. Here are Tom's best 10 tips on how to give an immediate boost to biodiversity. Link: https://lnkd.in/enYWMuzN #husqvarna #husqvarnaireland #biodiversity #rewildingmode #automower

Did you know that private gardens and backyards make up 36% of Dunedin’s total urban space? By understanding the habitat we have in our backyards, we can take steps to encourage event more native species to live amongst us. There are many ways we can help improve native biodiversity. Here are a few options suitable for spaces and budgets of all sizes 💚 https://lnkd.in/gQNhkza7

VIDEO EN ESPAÑOL 🇨🇷ENGLISH TEXT🇨🇦 In forest landscape restoration projects, it is essential to plant the right species in the places, because planting the wrong species in the wrong places can actually accelerate biodiversity degradation. That’s why we’re so happy with the species Ingas (known locally as Guabas or Cuajiniquiles) that we planted here in the Children’s Forest, because they are native species, fast growing, fix nitrogen in the soil, and attract lots of animals, especially birds. #fincacantaros #soyconservacion #reddeviveroscomunitarios #ingaincreible #incredibleinga #ingaappreciationtuesdays #environmentaleducation #educacionambiental #birds #aves #restauracion #forestlandscaperestoration #treegrowing #womencommittedtotheearth #mujerescomprometidasconlatierra

🦫 Beavers are on track to be reintroduced to Wales! Unlike in England where there have been numerous succesful beaver reintroductions, these are not permitted in Wales. But the Welsh government has announced that it supports the managed reintroduction of this once native species https://lnkd.in/eqs74mmQ. Beavers are a keystone species that is an ecosystem engineer: shaping its habitat in ways that can have huge benefits for biodiversity. The dams they build hold back water that creates more opportunities for a variety of life. And can also help manage flooding downstream. https://lnkd.in/eGMBNuMX More information here from Beaver Trust - https://lnkd.in/eNi-rSW2 (also the source of the photo below)

Check out this map by Claudia Huertas, showcasing the best-suited areas for the Lobelia tupa, in reference to our company's name – but she can map many more! As #NatureCapital gains importance in the climate conversation, this is a great example of how satellite data can contribute to conservation efforts. 🌿

The first step in creating a biodiversity rich urban landscape is to conserve as much of the existing environment as possible. Remnant vegetation is fundamental to biodiversity and underpins landscape resilience. Ecological landscapes that have not been significantly altered from its original state have less chance of weed invasion and feature less feral animals. Focus Area 1: Remnant Vegetation examples: -  Conserving a connected landscape is necessary for the functionality of ecosystems and is key to the survival of flora and fauna. -  Two linked patches of bushland can help native animals move more freely to find food, shelter, and opportunities to breed. -  The loss of urban tree canopy is of particular concern in the Perth metro area. Focus Area 2: Native Fauna examples: - Herbivores play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem by preventing an overgrowth of vegetation. Herbivores such as bees help them reproduce. - Management techniques such as introducing kangaroos into urban bush areas can limit the establishment of targeted weeds postfire. - However, when certain herbivore species populations become too big in number, they can provide management challenges. Find out more https://lnkd.in/gU5Pbcx8 Photo Credit: DevelopmentWA #Urbanecosystems #biodiversity #climatechange #research #restoration