Monthly Archives: February 2009

hidden environment treasure in Mozambique (Afrol / Africa InfoServ / Google Earth)

Posted on February 9, 2009 by

Read at : Africa InfoServ <infoserv@africafiles.org> No. 20050: Google Earth reveals hidden environment treasure in Mozambique  — Ecology http://www.afrol.com/articles/32263 A team of environmental scientists and bird experts have discovered a remote treasure in Mozambique’s hidden Mount Mabu. Using Google Earth … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology - environment, Uncategorized

Papaya seeds from Florida, USA, for development projects (Bob CALDWELL)

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

I felt really happy receiving some papaya seeds from Mr. R.W. “Bob” CALDWELL : Since 2006, I am collecting seeds of tropical fruits in order to send these to development projects in the drylands, where rural people can’t afford to … Continue reading →

Posted in Desertification, drought, family gardens, fruits, Gardening / Horticulture, kitchen garden, seeds

Efficient water saving method (Mrs. L.A. HARVEY – Southampton)

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

My sincere thanks to Mrs. HARVEY for her contribution to our “Seeds for Food” action and for her interesting advice on water saving methods.  See also <http://www.seedsforfood.org>

Posted in irrigation, Water, water conservation / harvesting, water management

BIOFUELS FROM DEDICATED TROPICAL PLANTATION FORESTS (Bluewin / IISD)

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

Read at : Forest Policy Info Mailing List <forests-l@lists.iisd.ca> You may be interested in this recent report: BIOFUELS FROM DEDICATED TROPICAL PLANTATION FORESTS It is time for detailed studies of the lignofuels options, by A. Gabus & A. Hawthorne, in … Continue reading →

Posted in energy/bioenergy/biofuels

Top blogs on Botany (K. SONORA / Online College)

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

“We just posted an article, “Top 100 Botany Blogs” (http://www.online-college-blog.com/index.php/uncategorized/top-100-botany-blogs/). I thought I’d bring it to your attention in case you think your readers would find it interesting. Kelly Sonora” Top 100 Botany Blogs | Online College Blog and School … Continue reading →

Posted in books/publications, Research / science