Vanishing natural heritage: wet flats

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The wet flats of the southeastern US support an unprecedented variety of species in a small area, yet they are threatened by land development and efforts at rural fire control. As much as 97% of the Gulf Coast wet flats have been destroyed since 1897, according to one estimate. Some flats have been drained to create tree farms or crop land, while human control has interrupted the natural cycle of fires that keep the wet flats fertile and diverse.

Environmental aspects, Economic development, Protection and preservation, Wetland ecology, Wetlands, Southern United States

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Get cozy! Scents & sensibility

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Leslie Ross Lentz and her husband, Christopher, traveled in northern California to enjoy their vacation where they were encountered by leafy streets and bountiful gardens of historic St. Helena, and speculated houses that reminded of their own homes. Leslie also traced her appreciation for flowers and scents, which made her, remember her California childhood.

Vacations, Description and travel, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations

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Natural inspirations: California

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A habitati gardener, or one who derives inspiration for garden design from the natural features of the region, describes such a garden in California. This garden is located in the Diablo foothills near San Francisco and is far enough from the Pacific Ocean to escape moderating influence on its weather.

Design and construction, Habitat (Ecology), Habitat modification, Garden ecology

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