By Eric Freedman
Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.
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Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.
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The Dungannon Super Pull and Demo Derby is back for another year with organizers promising the biggest and best event yet. “Pullers from the Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Association and the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pullers Association will be putting on an amazing show,” commented Nicole Hardy, Dungannon Super Pull committee member, on June 4. […]
The Dungannon Super Pull and Demo Derby is back for another year with organizers promising the biggest and best event yet. “Pullers from the Southwestern Ontario Tractor Pullers Association and the Ontario Truck and Tractor Pullers Association will be putting on an amazing show,” commented Nicole Hardy, Dungannon Super Pull committee member, on June 4. […]
The wins keep coming for Kincardine figure skater Brooke Thomas. “It’s amazing to know that all of my hard work and all of my training paid off,” said Thomas, who received bronze at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in March, building on her gold-medal win at nationals last year. As one of 12 figure […]
The wins keep coming for Kincardine figure skater Brooke Thomas. “It’s amazing to know that all of my hard work and all of my training paid off,” said Thomas, who received bronze at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in March, building on her gold-medal win at nationals last year. As one of 12 figure […]
The Minnesota Court of Appeals handed environmental groups a win in their continuing legal fight against the expansion of a massive pond for mining waste three miles from Lake Superior. Their […]
The Minnesota Court of Appeals handed environmental groups a win in their continuing legal fight against the expansion of a massive pond for mining waste three miles from Lake Superior. Their […]