Backyards, urban parks support bird diversity in unique ways

Phys.org— Researchers tracked bird diversity in public parks and private backyards in twin cities in Illinois with significantly different development histories and green space management practices. They found that birds rely on both public and private spaces in different seasons and for different reasons. The study linked park management practices aimed at conservation and restoration to increased bird diversity and the persistence of rarer species.

www.thestar.co.uk—Endcliffe Park: Support for weekend rave held in popular Sheffield park. A large group of young people gathered at the popular park with three sound systems playing dance music. Gemma Armitage, aged 20, who attended the rave, told The Star that many of the people visiting the park that afternoon were not affected and they were even smiling at them as they passed by the ravers. She said: “I went to the rave on Saturday and noticed there was a big mix of people there. “There were some families and children all enjoying the music. It wasn’t too loud and didn’t go on...

One Green Planet—Building Tree Guilds for Creating Diverse Backyard Orchards. An average suburban backyard can easily have 100 plant species growing in it, in addition to whatever fruit trees are growing.

LifeSiteNews—Alberta moves to protect Edmonton park from Trudeau government's 'diversity' plan. If Trudeau's National Urban Park Initiative is implemented, Alberta could see its parks, including Edmonton's River Valley, hijacked by the federal government in the name of 'sustainability, conservation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.'