New US Map Helps Pinpoint Hotspots for Habitat Conservation
Environment • June 2010 • Views: 293
Is there enough open land left in the US to support wildlife? With the first highly detailed map of US vegetation and land use, conservationists will be able to pinpoint the best spots to concentrate efforts for habitat and wildlife protection. The new map put out by the U.S. Geological Survey is helping professionals answer big questions in where and how to preserve what little biodiversity we have left.