Nature

Fire Ecology
These differences in northern fire behavior may lead to different climatic effects due to differences in atmospheric and albedo emissions, which may be related to forest formation and specific fire environments. Recent environmental research, however, has shown that fire is an important part of many ecosystem services and biodiversity and that living things in these communities have become accustomed to withstanding any period of natural fire. The new concept of organizational fire policy is in line with environmental progress and leads to the notion that many ecosystems are dependent on undermining their diversity and maintaining their natural processes.
By Jeff Dhakal4 years ago in Earth
Environmental Economics
Environmentalists research to determine the theoretical and empirical effects of environmental policy on the economy. They study and predict the impact of environmental events on local, national, and global economic levels.
By Jeff Dhakal4 years ago in Earth
Ocean Calling
THE BASS SRAIT I needed air. So I did what I’d always done since I was a child and went walkabout. I packed my car and left for the Bass Strait - St Andrews Victoria.
By Shayne Labrooy4 years ago in Earth
Why YOU Need To See Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls. You've probably heard of it. Depending on who you talk to, it is one of the 'Wonders of the World'. It most certainly should be.
By Jessica Gale Friesen4 years ago in Earth
The Trail
I often go hiking through the woods or up fairly large mountains. I love to be out in nature walking down the trails and just enjoying the life around me. I wanted a little company to bring with me on my journeys. The little company I got was a small all white puppy. At first I didn't know what to call him, I've never been great at coming up with names. He was small and white so I thought milkdud would be a nice playful name. I often carried him in my backpack while we hiked the trails. He would stick his little head out and watch the surroundings as we walked. Besides the head jerks when a squirrel would sprint across the trail he was pretty docile. Milkdud surprisingly never barked that much, I like to think he enjoyed taking in nature just like me. We would walk quite a while and stop every now and then for a small break in any clearings we find. Milkdud and I would have our snacks and play around for a bit, he would chew on his little bone while I chew on my jerky. After our snacks I would wrestle around with him so he can burn off some energy before we get back to the trail. We would continue to walk for hours, usually nothing too interesting would happen besides that one time Milkdud got annoyed by all the bugs and wouldn't stop biting at them. He once got ahold of my ear going for one of the pesky things. I've had many adventures with Milkdud and we still do go on our hiking trips together but now that he is a lot bigger and I mean a lot, he can't really keep riding in my backpack like he used to. If he did I don't think we would get up the trails very far without many breaks. Now that he's larger he follows by my side as we follow the trails. He's always very calm and follows without any problems but there are some moments he that he gets a little too distracted. He once caught sight of one of those squirrels and took off running after it. I chased after him as he chased the squirrel and we got a fair distance away from the trail. Good thing he's all white or I would have had a very difficult time keeping track of him. Luckily we didn't get lost or anything but Milkdud was covered in thorns and leaves. We had a difficult time removing it all from his thick coat later that night. Besides moments like that when he runs off and gives me a panic, he is usually well behaved. Now that he is a big boy we struggle a little more on the trails. I can't carry him up steep hills or over any fallen debris like I used to. Whenever we have to cross a flooded part of the trail he gets so excited and jumps in splashing me in the process. I don't mind it though, it's a nice way to cool down from the sun but I would definitely prefer less mud with it. Milkdud is an amazing dog and always made our adventures more enjoyable. I can't wait to have many more trips with this big white ball of fluff, even when he gets covered in mud and leaves, leaving me to clean it all out of his fluffiness. My life has forever been changed by Milkdud and our adventures will always be the highlight of my life and by far the most enjoyed.
By Mr. Holms4 years ago in Earth
Otter Creek Park
I’ve written about Otter Creek before. It holds a very special place in my heart. It’s where I got my first job, age 16. I didn’t even have my full license yet, just a learner’s permit. So I’d have to drive to work with my mom in the car, and then she’d come back to get me when my shift was over. Luckily, that only lasted a month or two - then I could drive myself back and forth alone, a relief for both myself and my mom, I’m sure. Working at Otter Creek Park was a very formative experience, and it helped shape the path I took in college and beyond.
By Spokeswoman Adventures4 years ago in Earth
Treetops
Sadhguru: When I was going to school, I missed school every opportunity I got. I used to be a very agile climber of anything. They sent me to school with a tiffin box and water bottle and I had a bicycle, so I was equipped for the day. I would go give my attendance at the school assembly and then ride off on my bicycle to the biggest tree in the campus, climb to the topmost branch possible and go right to the edge of a tender branch and sit there.
By Sadhguru4 years ago in Earth
Mountain Mystic
Sadhguru: Right from my infancy, there were always certain mountains in the background of my eyes. When I was sixteen years old and discussed this with my friends, they said, “You're crazy! Where are mountains?” That was when I realized no one had mountains in their eyes except me. For some time I thought I should find out where they are, but then I ignored that idea. Suppose there is a spot on your spectacles, you get used to it after a while. It was just like that. It was only much later when a whole flood of memory came back to me, and when I was looking for a place to establish the Dhyanalinga, that I started looking for that particular peak in my eyes.
By Sadhguru4 years ago in Earth
Types of Weed Control Methods
Owning an agricultural land comes with pride, but this pride can fade away when you start facing weed control issues. According to a research conducted by the Weeds CRC in Australia, weeds cause an annual loss of $3.9 billion in farm yields.
By Pablo Mones4 years ago in Earth
Monkey Famaly
In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to the house steeped in shadows and silence.
By datt4 years ago in Earth
Monkey Paw
Part II In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. There was an air of prosaic
By datt4 years ago in Earth
The Benefits Of Landscaping With Hair Cap Moss
Hair Cap Moss has one of the broadest growing needs among moss plants, especially among any plant you want to add to your landscaping. In general, adding moss to your garden provides you with several benefits ranging from being aesthetically pleasing to filling in garden gaps.
By Miki Mo4 years ago in Earth