habitats

Courses tagged with "habitats"

The relationship between sea and land has always been one of dynamic change. Yet, as rising sea levels threaten habitats for wildlife and humans alike, we are today more vulnerable than ever. The 11 video tracks on this album address the complexities of environmental change, focusing on the Blackwater Water Estuary in Essex where a coastal retreat scheme is in operation, managed biodiversity at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, and the search for sustainable forms of development along the River Severn. This material forms part of the course U216 Environment.
The Saving Species team are joined by Quenton Fontenot who is an Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at Nicholls State University, Louisiana. They discuss the value of coastal marshlands and highlight the resiliant nature of the Mississippi Delta
Category: Natural History
Patricia Ash explains why a cull of the rats on Lundy might preserve the island as a breeding ground of puffins and Manx Shearwaters.
Category: Natural History
Humans have destroyed or altered natural habitats, what impact has this had upon animals?
Category: Natural History
Originally from the USA, the signal crayfish breeding patterns, growth rate and aggressive nature, ensure that our indigenous species lose out.
Category: Natural History
Indigenous to the Himalayas, this beautiful plant causes problems for native British species.
Category: Natural History
With its pretty yellow flowers, Broom is a common sight across the British Isles - but what of its impact on other continents...
Category: Natural History
The impact that the invasion of exotic plants and animals has had on the British Isles - the effects on the environment
Category: Natural History
The impact that the invasion of exotic plants and animals has had on the British Isles - introduction
Category: Natural History
Given the right conditions, relationships between animals and their environment will thrive
Category: Natural History
Counting snails can reveal more than just how many snails there are – they provide vital clues about the state of the environment. That's why we're inviting you to take part in our Great British Snail Hunt. We'll explain the significance of the small creatures, and tell you how you can take your own count.
Category: Natural History
Dead wood? Not a bit of it - those logs offer rich habitats, explains Patricia Ash.
Category: Natural History
Patricia Ash introduces the range of life you can find on British beaches
Category: Natural History
Explore the three distinct types of environment provided by rock pools
Category: Natural History
Discover the easy way to explore the rich variety of beach life
Category: Natural History
Tim Halliday asks whether the sixth great extinction is being foreshadowed by amphibians in decline?
Category: Natural History
Rare orchids and displaced bikers vie for priority on wasteland in Milton Keynes.
Nature of Britain's guide to regional activities and places to visit in your area
The starting point for the restoration of damaged habitats
The science behind the restoration of damaged habitats