As the researchers note, “A diverse agricultural system can better absorb shocks and maintain productivity, ensuring food security in the face of uncertainty.” A wide range of species present within ...

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A new statewide study released earlier this month could be a turning point for how Coloradans think about pollinators and native plants and insects. State officials on Jan. 3 released the Colorado ...

The UN Biodiversity Conference emphasized again how important the protection of biodiversity is for us humans, including freshwater biodiversity. One goal of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity ...

Biodiversity is most simply defined as the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat. Human livelihoods, and even industrial production, are also dependent on what are ...

Greater biodiversity promotes ecosystem health, resilience and productivity. This tenet has become a cornerstone of conservation, a centerpiece of resource management and a paradigm of academic ...