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NWP Global Registry of Apprentice Ecologists - Fremont, California, USA

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Fremont, California, USA
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Meyer01



Registered: August 2007
City/Town/Province: Fremont
Posts: 1
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Meagan


Recently, habitat destruction due to deforestation has become a major issue thrust into the spotlight along with global warming. Some of the many causes of habitat destruction are logging, mining, oil drilling, farming, the spread of urbanization, and exploiting other natural resources. Habitat destruction is an important known cause of extinction of many species throughout history. Numerous delicate ecosystems are at risk, which include, the wetlands, tropical forests, deserts, coastal regions, coral reefs, and mangroves. For example, one of the most substantially depleted forests in the world is the South American rain forests. Not only do the rainforests house millions of species but also it is a major source for many life – saving medicines. The Amazon rainforest, once a lush haven for unusual plants and animals and healing herbs and roots, is now disappearing at an alarming rate. Also the number of species being driven to endangerment and extinction is skyrocketing as their territory recedes. Many experts predict that at the current rate of extinction that 27 thousand species will be lost every year. The conversion of forested land in to flat area has been a long human history. From the lush Amazon rainforest to the suburban streets of the Bay Area habitat destruction has always, and if we cannot change, will always be a major problem.
That is why our team decided to help naturally beautify the recently created park of Quarry Lakes in Fremont, CA. We cut branches off a tree in one section of the park and used those pieces as seedlings that we planted into the ground on a hillside. We also laid mulch around the trees to prevent the loss of moisture from the fragile plants and also installed a watering feature and protective gear around the seedlings to protect them from prospective foragers or deer that roam throughout the park. When we embarked upon this endeavor it was raining and cold but we preserved to help our community and the environment.
I recently visited Quarry lakes this summer and the seedlings have grown at an enormous rate. It is very rewarding to actually see all the hard work and effort that we put into the project in reality helping the wildlife and the environment. We hope that the new trees will provide food and shelter for the many creatures in the park and also help with the mounting global warming issue. It is the hope that by contributing our small part in this monumental issue that we will see changes in other areas of the world where deforestation is a daily occurrence.
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Hours Volunteered: 15
Volunteers: 4
Authors Age & Age Range of Volunteers: 16
Area Restored for Native Wildlife (hectares): 1
Native Trees Planted: 25
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