Biodiversity & Climate Change: new education resources added
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has added three new education case studies to the Biodiversity and Climate Change Education pack. The three new resources are focused on Trees and Woodlands, Water Bodies and the National Park’s Mission Zero journey to Net Zero.
Carbon footprint – or carbon shadow?
School Outdoor Learning have shared this useful read to rethink the way we understand our own impact on the environment.
Does Scotland need a carbon emissions land tax?
Scotland’s land use sector emits more harmful emissions than its aviation and shipping. The John Muir Trust have shared (5 November 2021) why they think why Scotland needs a carbon emissions land tax in this short video.
Climate crisis: what can trees really do for us?
This article in the Conversation (12 October 2021) describes research which exposed trees to enriched CO2 air to replicate possible future conditions under climate change. It discusses the findings, the role of forests in carbon accounting, and the pros and cons of reforestation campaigns.
How trees capture and store carbon
Photosynthesis is made simple as you take a journey into the leaf of a tree. Watch this Woodland Trust animation and discover how trees capture and store carbon.
Flesh-eating bugs: beetles turn death into life
This fascinating article in the Conversation (June 22, 2021) explores the world of soil and life cycle of carrion beetles, and their vital role in stabilising soil biology. This is essential if the soil system is to act as a carbon sink and help reduce atmospheric carbon emissions.