How are soil animals fundamental to soil biological processes? 🪱🐌🐛
The feeding of each soil animal contributes to the vital functions of the #soil.🌱
Learn more with this infographic by Svenja Meyer.
via @IPBES
Rainforest soak up carbon. As we degrade forests, huge amounts of carbon are being released - accelerating climate change.
Loss of trees also decreases infiltration of water into the soil, reducing the recharge of groundwater resources.
via @RamsarConv
Woodland food chains and animal tracking with our @Castleview_PS Junior Rangers @MissYorston_CV. The roe deer even came to visit us which was so magical! Love the unpredictability of learning outdoors.
This is your reminder that #NationalTreeWeek starts tomorrow! 💚
This week brings together the conservation sector, volunteers and tree-lovers to mark the start of the annual tree planting season. 🌳
Get ready for a tree-filled celebration week! 🎉
🌿Ecology, as a science, has a central role in identifying sustainability problems and searching for solutions to face them.
Ecologists recognize 4 different types of ecosystem services that benefit people:
via @NbsPlatform
@Castleview_PS Junior Rangers were out exploring the Craigmillar castle park to track animals living in the area. Many mole hills, rabbits and a fox den found. @MissYorston_CV
What a great session with Scottish Parliament outreach eduction p7 @MrWilliamsCV. Learners were very knowledgable and engaged with activities. Proud to hear them talking about Children’s Rights and Environmental issues so well!
Wetlands are Earth’s kidneys, boosting biodiversity🦀, filtering water💧, storing carbon🫧, supporting livelihoods🏃♀️, and protecting against floods and storms🌪.
Learn more about their vital role.
via Government of Republic of the Philippines Environmental Management Bureau
What a day @Castleview_PS! Couldn’t be more proud of our amazing P7’s and their team. First time summiting Arthur’s Seat for many. Such an achievement! Thanks @MrWilliamsCV @MrsWatsonCV @annietames