Agroforestry is the practice of planting trees or shrubs along with crops in a single field. This practice reduces soil erosion and can provide shade for crops. Furthermore, agroforestry can preserve the fertility of soil by mimicking a natural ecosystem instead of a monocrop field. The need for pesticides and fertilizers is likewise reduced on …
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There is no question that our most famous national parks such as Yellowstone or Yosemite contain majestic scenery that is an important American cultural resource. In addition, these parks are important to preserving relatively wild natural areas. The national parks, however, are far from a representative sample of the United State’s many ecosystems. Many habitats …
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To truly comprehend Earth’s biodiversity is to accomplish the incredible. Around 1.3 million species have been discovered by scientists, and an estimated total of 8.7 million species inhabit this planet. As one might expect, rainforests (which cover a mere 3% of the planet’s surface area) contain a disproportionate amount of species. The Amazon Rainforest alone …
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