Wikipedia, one of the most visited websites on the World Wide Web, is a great source for quick on topic facts regarding ones less academically orientated endeavors, meaning it should not be used as a source when composing scientific literature. It is open access, meaning anyone can create an account and join the Wikipedia editingContinue reading “The experience of becoming a Wikpedian and improving the Sustainable forest management page”
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UN Convention on Biological Diversity REDD program as seen in published document “Biodiversity and Livelihoods REDD-plus Benefits”
The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a treaty put into effect on the 29th of December, 1993, and ratified by over 30 countries. The treaty focuses on multilateral conservation strategies that span the entire world. It was a part of an awaking and global push in the 1990’s to make biodiversity conservationContinue reading “UN Convention on Biological Diversity REDD program as seen in published document “Biodiversity and Livelihoods REDD-plus Benefits””
Sustainable agriculture and local food security: The practice of social responsibility on an industrial scale
Sustainable agriculture has become a topic of much needed discussion. It has many political ramifications with regard to farming policy which makes implementing meaningful changes in the industry a real struggle. Whilst being presented as a solution to unhealthy exploitation of land, it has been placed at the forefront of the push to achieve localContinue reading “Sustainable agriculture and local food security: The practice of social responsibility on an industrial scale”
The documentary film “Before the Flood” as related to Applied Plant Ecology.
In my search for a film that demonstrates the core concepts of applied plant ecology, I came across many wonderful works of art. Each presented me with new perspectives regarding various issues facing ecologist, and each in their own right left lasting impressions. At the end I had to make the tough call between twoContinue reading “The documentary film “Before the Flood” as related to Applied Plant Ecology.”
Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Marine Ecologist and First female head of NOAA
Dr. Jane Lubchenco is a well-known scientist, university professor, and adviser to former U.S. president Barack Obama. Dr. Lubchenco was born on the 4th of December 1947 in Denver, Colorado and currently resides in Corvallis, Oregon where she conducts important research at Oregon State University regarding population distribution, population diversity, and sustainability in marine ecology1.Continue reading “Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Marine Ecologist and First female head of NOAA”
Applied Plant Ecology Winter 2020 