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There is so much to learn FROM nature... let's observe and take to heart the ancient systems of health and vitality we can learn from nature.

The most important questions facing plant science research
The growing human population needs abundant safe and nutritious food, shelter, clothes, fibre, and renewable energy, and needs to address the problems generated by climate change, while preserving habitats. [more]

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Gardening:
Imprelis herbicide suspected of killing spruce, pines and other trees
DuPont continues to sell Imprelis, which is registered for use in all states except California and New York. [more]

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Urban Agriculture & Backard Farming:
Honey Bee Health Initiative for Best Management Practices
Best management practices for beekeeping provides agricultural productivity and is now easier to identify with a national bee keeping database. [more]

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Quality of Life:
Read Nature vs. Fake Nature ... Will Technology Improve the Experience?
As our environment degrades and technology improves, can technological versions of nature become suitable replacements? [more]

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Pets and Wildlife:
Beekeeping Class in Rancho Cordova CA
Fishback continues his outreach programs “to encourage interest in honey bees and to share the importance of the honey bee to our environment and our food supply.” [more]

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Pets and Wildlife:
Species Extinction Warnings Are Improving with the SAFE Index
A new index has been developed to help conservationists better understand how close species are to extinction. [more]

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	NOTE to my readers: We provide resource links to help you protect and nurture your natural resources. Tip: when you contact suppliers in person, online, by phone or email...please ask them about alternatives that are sustainable, green, or habitat-healthy. By asking, we advocate for better protection of our natural resources. Thank you, Carolyn.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed;
if in terms of ten years, plant trees;
if in terms of 100 years, teach the people."
- Confucius