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Invading Plant Species
Ecosystems are finely balanced environments. The introduction of 'invader' plant species can be disastrous for biodiversity. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Protecting diverse delicate habitats from invading species is difficult....
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Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
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Aerial palm oil plantation and jungle, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Aerial palm oil plantation and jungle, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
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Aerial cloud over jungle, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Aerial cloud over jungle, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
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Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
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Aerial newly planted palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Aerial newly planted palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
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Cloud over jungle, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Cloud over jungle, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
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Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
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Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
Aerial palm oil plantation, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pearl and Hermes Atoll
This video segment adapted from the NOW-RAMP 2002 Expedition documents a research expedition to Pearl and Hermes Atoll in Hawaii. Watch as biologists assess the bird and plant populations and then work to eradicate invasive species. [2:30]
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Science Friday: Time to Stop Picking on Weeds and Non Natives?
Many weeds and non-native species are actually beneficial to humans--and the environment.