“Biodiversity and Agriculture: Threats and Opportunities” will be presented by St. Lawrence University Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Kate Cleary at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Best Western University Inn Rushton Room, 90 E. Main St. in Canton, N.Y., and at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the St. Lawrence Valley Roasters & Jernabi Coffeehouse, 11 Maple St. in Potsdam, N.Y.
Over 40 percent of the Earth’s surface has been transformed to agriculture. Whether it’s oil palm and pineapple plantations in the tropics, or hayfields and pasture in the North Country, conventional agriculture reduces the amount of habitat available to native wildlife and plants. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Sustainable, biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices exist and are gaining acceptance and popularity worldwide.
Cleary will relate her experiences developing bird-friendly grazing practices in Guatemala and bat-friendly pineapple plantations in Costa Rica, and will present upcoming opportunities for citizens to participate in research on biodiversity and agriculture here in the North Country.
Science Cafes bring together engineers, scientists, and townspeople in a relaxed, informal setting, such as coffeehouses and pubs. The speaker makes a short presentation about a topic in his or her field and then opens up the floor to discussion.
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