You may have spotted more native plants popping up in your local park or on the side of the road. It's part of a push to create hardier, more beautiful council plantings across Australia.

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Supreme Court panel begins 6-day field survey to define and protect the Aravalis, inspecting Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan sites; report due Aug 31.

US News: Discover how the Gelderse Poort in the Netherlands transformed agricultural floodplains into a thriving ecosystem, balancing flood safety and biodiversity recovery over 30 years.

As Europe faces growing pressure to produce food, restore biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and expand renewable energy, land-use (LU) decisions have

Researchers in Italy found that agrivoltaic shading in Primitivo vineyards can reduce heat and water stress while improving vine physiology, growth, biodiversity, and yield under Mediterranean conditions. The study shows that photovoltaic integration can enhance vineyard resilience and maintain grape quality, although further long-term and multi-site research is needed to confirm its wider applicability.

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Vinoth on Thursday presented the Agriculture Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, announcing a series of measures aimed at improving farmers' income, expanding irrigation, promoting sustainable farming and strengthening crop insurance, while unveiling a new Rs 600 crore Tamil Nadu Soil Conservation Mission

With Glaw Lake becoming India's 101st Ramsar Site, Mint explains how the global wetlands treaty supports biodiversity, water security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

A rare two-coloured lobster named Oscar has become a major attraction at Dalhousie University’s Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity after being donated by a local fisherman.

Arami, a new restaurant in La Paz, Bolivia, opened in November 2024. Chef Marsia Taha Mohamed and sommelier Andrea Moscoso Weise lead the establishment. The menu explores the Amazon and Andes, intertwining geography and culture. Dishes feature native ingredients like sacha inchi and tucupi. Arami offers an eloquent culinary voice for Bolivia's biodiversity.

Cuddalore's first Mangrove Conservation Centre launches, promoting biodiversity, research, and sustainable eco-tourism for community benefits.

As climate change intensifies, agriculture faces significant challenges. Explore how Nature-based Solutions and Climate Resilient Agriculture emerge as vital strategies to enhance food security and environmental health amidst rising temperatures and erratic weather.

Rest of World News: Explore Yemen's Socotra Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its extraordinary biodiversity, featuring endemic species like the iconic Dragon’s Blood tree and unique reptiles and land snails. Learn how climate change threatens this isolated haven.

The varied topography of India, from the lush Himalayan forests and the rainforests of the northeast, to the arid areas of central India and Western Ghats, is home to a range of owls. Over 36 owl species have been reported from this country, ranging from small owlets which barely reach the size of a human palm, to large eagle owls that prey on sizable animals and unique species that exist only in India.Apart from their elusive nature as portrayed in many legends and superstitions, owls are key ecological elements of our environment, being natural controllers of rodents. However, due to factors like habitat loss, shrinking of forest cover, wildlife trade and false beliefs about owls, there is a threat facing most owl species.Here are 10 stunning owl species that represent India’s incredible nocturnal biodiversity:

Seed dispersal through wind, water or animals is a crucial process for forest renewal and biodiversity preservation. In the Atlantic Forest, a new study showed that the amount of forest in the landscape surrounding an area and the amount of rain are the main factors responsible for ensuring seed richness and diversity. In practical terms, the research revealed that a small patch of forest with adjacent green areas is more capable of regenerating itself than a huge but isolated fragment amid a deforested landscape.

Sixty medicinal and ecologically important plant species, including Himachal Pradesh’s state flower buransh (Rhododendron), Bhojpatra, Brahma Kamal, tejpatta and Ratanjot, are facing the threat of extinction due to over-exploitation, habitat destruction, climate change and poor natural regeneration. To strengthen conservation efforts, the State Biodiversity Board has identified these species under various threat categories of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Science News: Madagascar has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest biodiversity hotspots, yet it continues to surprise scientists. A new study publishe.

Researchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific expedition using advanced laser mapping technology. Hundreds of citizen scientists assisted in analyzing data to identify these remarkable old-growth forests. The giant tree offers insights into biodiversity and vital carbon storage capabilities. These ancient forests are crucial for regulating the global climate and supporting rich biodiversity.

Science News: Forests with more tree species appear to be improving faster over time, according to a new global study published in Nature Climate Change. doi.org/10.

Science News: Discover the challenges posed by reed canarygrass, an invasive species that threatens biodiversity in North American wetlands, and the efforts to restore native plant communities.