The document proposes mechanisms for introducing native plant species in landscaping projects in Abu Dhabi. It discusses preparing reliable indexes of native plant species organized by family, habitat, and characteristics. It also proposes establishing a native plant research station. The goals are to increase the percentage of native species used in landscaping from the current 35-37% to preserve native plants and resources and strengthen sustainability.
Ecological Landscaping: for Communities, Small to Large - Ontario, CanadaRetiz16x
The document discusses principles and applications of ecological landscaping. It provides examples of how ecological landscaping techniques like green roofs, meadows, xeriscapes, urban forests, and rain gardens can be implemented in communities of various sizes. These techniques aim to solve environmental problems, require minimal maintenance resources, help create healthy ecosystems, and add beauty while respecting local conditions.
Eco-Landscaping Guide - Northern Cook County, IllinoisRetiz16x
The document provides guidance on establishing a natural lawn through eco-landscaping methods. It discusses determining the appropriate uses for different areas of the lawn and selecting grass varieties suited to site conditions. Key considerations include soil characteristics, climate, water needs, and diversity. The goal is to cultivate a healthy, low-maintenance ecosystem through organic practices that reduce chemical dependency and environmental impacts.
The Green Fuse: Using Plants to Provide Ecosystem ServicesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a literature review of research into using plants to provide ecosystem services. It summarizes research at multiple scales, from landscape-level studies down to plant-scale and gene-scale investigations. At the landscape scale, plants are used for phytoremediation of polluted industrial sites, stormwater treatment in urban watersheds, and mitigation of agricultural runoff. Constructed wetlands and buffer strips effectively filter pollutants. Research also examines using plants for carbon sequestration and in the built environment as green roofs, walls and sound barriers.
Application of ecological principles in restoration of degraded habitats MADHAB BEHERA
1. The document discusses key ecological concepts that can be applied to habitat restoration, including levels of biological organization, native species, keystone species, population viability, disturbances, ecological resilience, and connectivity.
2. It also discusses ecosystem management concepts that provide a framework for biodiversity conservation, such as island biogeography theory, niche theory, population theory, community ecology, food web theory, modeling and simulations, and paleoecology.
3. These concepts can be used to guide restoration activities like reintroducing native species, establishing minimum viable populations, reducing fragmentation, and restoring ecosystem functions.
Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. It aims to re-establish the structure, functions, and species diversity of the original ecosystem. The director of the Gurukula Botanical Center demonstrates how 40 years of conservation techniques, gardening, and restoration practices have helped restore habitats and species in the degraded Western Ghats region of India. She advocates an approach of diagnostic healing and restoration rather than simply conserving what remains or "greening" areas, in order to recreate a healthy alliance between people and their environment.
Ecosystem restoration aims to reverse damage done to ecosystems through processes like climate change, invasive species, and degradation. It helps recover biodiversity and improve human welfare. Restoration seeks to reestablish the essential properties, functions, and structures of damaged ecosystems. There are various forms of environmental degradation that restoration addresses, including global warming, energy consumption, disturbance, and succession. Successful restoration requires carefully planning and implementing goals like species reintroduction to fully restore the original ecosystem.
It is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed or deteriorated (society for Ecological restoration definition).
..................the assignment of this was approved by mohamud abadir( specialist of ecological science and Biodiversity), who is lecturer in jigjiga university, east ethiopia.
Ecological Landscaping: for Communities, Small to Large - Ontario, CanadaRetiz16x
The document discusses principles and applications of ecological landscaping. It provides examples of how ecological landscaping techniques like green roofs, meadows, xeriscapes, urban forests, and rain gardens can be implemented in communities of various sizes. These techniques aim to solve environmental problems, require minimal maintenance resources, help create healthy ecosystems, and add beauty while respecting local conditions.
Eco-Landscaping Guide - Northern Cook County, IllinoisRetiz16x
The document provides guidance on establishing a natural lawn through eco-landscaping methods. It discusses determining the appropriate uses for different areas of the lawn and selecting grass varieties suited to site conditions. Key considerations include soil characteristics, climate, water needs, and diversity. The goal is to cultivate a healthy, low-maintenance ecosystem through organic practices that reduce chemical dependency and environmental impacts.
The Green Fuse: Using Plants to Provide Ecosystem ServicesElisaMendelsohn
This document provides a literature review of research into using plants to provide ecosystem services. It summarizes research at multiple scales, from landscape-level studies down to plant-scale and gene-scale investigations. At the landscape scale, plants are used for phytoremediation of polluted industrial sites, stormwater treatment in urban watersheds, and mitigation of agricultural runoff. Constructed wetlands and buffer strips effectively filter pollutants. Research also examines using plants for carbon sequestration and in the built environment as green roofs, walls and sound barriers.
Application of ecological principles in restoration of degraded habitats MADHAB BEHERA
1. The document discusses key ecological concepts that can be applied to habitat restoration, including levels of biological organization, native species, keystone species, population viability, disturbances, ecological resilience, and connectivity.
2. It also discusses ecosystem management concepts that provide a framework for biodiversity conservation, such as island biogeography theory, niche theory, population theory, community ecology, food web theory, modeling and simulations, and paleoecology.
3. These concepts can be used to guide restoration activities like reintroducing native species, establishing minimum viable populations, reducing fragmentation, and restoring ecosystem functions.
Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. It aims to re-establish the structure, functions, and species diversity of the original ecosystem. The director of the Gurukula Botanical Center demonstrates how 40 years of conservation techniques, gardening, and restoration practices have helped restore habitats and species in the degraded Western Ghats region of India. She advocates an approach of diagnostic healing and restoration rather than simply conserving what remains or "greening" areas, in order to recreate a healthy alliance between people and their environment.
Ecosystem restoration aims to reverse damage done to ecosystems through processes like climate change, invasive species, and degradation. It helps recover biodiversity and improve human welfare. Restoration seeks to reestablish the essential properties, functions, and structures of damaged ecosystems. There are various forms of environmental degradation that restoration addresses, including global warming, energy consumption, disturbance, and succession. Successful restoration requires carefully planning and implementing goals like species reintroduction to fully restore the original ecosystem.
It is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed or deteriorated (society for Ecological restoration definition).
..................the assignment of this was approved by mohamud abadir( specialist of ecological science and Biodiversity), who is lecturer in jigjiga university, east ethiopia.
This document provides an overview of restoration ecology and ecological restoration. It discusses key concepts like ecosystem structure and function, disturbance and succession, resistance and resilience, fragmentation and reference ecosystems. It also describes the need for restoration ecology due to increasing threatened species. As a case study, it outlines mangrove restoration efforts in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1997-2004 that were aimed at regenerating degraded mangrove forests through activities like digging canals to reduce salinity and planting mangrove saplings. Measurement of the project's success included regrowth of indigenous species and self-sustainability of the restored ecosystems.
This document discusses low-impact landscaping and more environmentally friendly landscape management practices. It notes that traditional lawn maintenance requires heavy use of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. It suggests alternatives to lawns like planting native plants, vegetable gardens, and meadows. It provides tips for more sustainable lawn care if a lawn is kept, such as using organic fertilizers and irrigation. The document also discusses using integrated pest management and natural pest control strategies instead of chemical pesticides. Overall it promotes landscape design and maintenance practices that conserve water and other resources and reduce pollution.
This document provides guidance on site planning, landscaping, and stormwater management for federal facilities. It discusses selecting sites that reduce automobile dependence and avoid disrupting wildlife or cultural resources. Proper site planning is important for energy efficiency and should include thorough site surveys. Parking lots and driveways should be planned to reduce heat absorption. Landscaping should use native and drought-resistant plants, efficient irrigation, and harvested rainwater or wastewater. Stormwater management aims to infiltrate water on-site through porous pavement and vegetation rather than piping it off-site, to reduce pollution and flooding while recharging groundwater.
Xeriscape is a landscaping approach that reduces water usage through careful planning, use of drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and mulching. It allows homeowners to develop beautiful landscapes using environmentally-friendly practices while saving water, especially important during droughts. The key steps to Xeriscaping include planning based on the site's conditions, improving soil, establishing practical turf areas, selecting appropriate plants, extensive mulching, efficient irrigation, and ongoing maintenance.
Wetland restoration, enhancement and creationPari Doll
This document discusses wetland restoration, enhancement, and creation. It defines key terminology like restoration, enhancement, and creation. It outlines 9 design principles for wetland restoration projects, including making systems self-sustaining, using a systems approach, and restoring structure and function. Considerations for restoration and enhancement projects are described, such as site selection, understanding degradation, and stakeholder input. Both active and passive approaches to wetland restoration are covered, as well as the use of treatment wetlands to improve water quality.
Natural Landscaping - University of NevadaFulvia52x
Natural landscaping involves using native plants that require little water and maintenance, resulting in less runoff and need for pesticides and fertilizers, improving water quality. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and environment. Non-native xeriscape plants can also be used if they are not invasive, requiring less watering and chemicals. Communities can encourage natural landscaping by preserving natural areas, using native plants in designs, and providing education on best practices.
Restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. It involves improving ecosystem structure and functions to emulate the original, indigenous ecosystem. Approaches include rehabilitation, reclamation, re-creation, and enhancement. The ultimate goal is to enhance ecosystem functioning through increasing nutrient cycling, productivity, and trophic interactions. Successful restoration also requires addressing issues like degraded soil and hydrology. Many restoration efforts aim to restore critical habitats for endangered species or improve water quality in degraded rivers and lakes. Large-scale examples in India include programs to restore the Ganges and Yamuna rivers through reducing pollution and improving sanitation.
This document presents a thesis submitted by Michael Tinoco Schaefer to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Science degree. The thesis evaluated delivering anaerobic digestion centrate or urea through subirrigation to corn plants over two growing seasons. Results showed subirrigation enhanced grain yields and nitrogen uptake compared to other nitrogen application methods. A soil profile box experiment also assessed nitrogen and water movement from a subirrigation pipe, finding water moved more uniformly than nitrogen. In summary, subirrigation was an effective strategy for late-season nitrogen and water delivery to corn, though its benefits depended on climatic conditions.
The document discusses various topics related to ecological restoration including:
1) Ecological restoration aims to reverse degradation and reestablish ecosystems, though returning to the original condition is rarely possible. Common restoration methods include reintroduction of species, remediation of pollution, and reclamation of degraded sites.
2) Examples of restoration projects include restoring forests in Vermont, prairies in Wisconsin and Oklahoma, and wetlands in Colorado and the Everglades. The Bermuda cahow bird was reestablished through protection programs.
3) Factors like fire and grazing by animals like bison are important for maintaining certain ecosystems like oak savannas and prairies but require restoration efforts to reestablish.
This document discusses healthy soils and soil quality. It covers topics like soil pollution, soil quality monitoring, soil health cards, remote sensing, GIS, soil-based plant nutrient information systems, and quality of irrigation water. Soil pollution from excessive fertilizer and pesticide use, solid waste disposal, mining, and other sources is discussed. The effects of soil pollution include reduced fertility and nutrition imbalances. Remote sensing and GIS are important tools for soil surveys, agriculture monitoring, forestry, and land use mapping. Maintaining soil quality through sustainable practices is key to a healthy life.
Sustainable Landscaping Practices - University of WisconsinDanousis85z
Sustainable landscaping practices utilize various best management practices (BMPs) to manage stormwater runoff. BMPs include rain gardens, green roofs, treatment trains (series of BMPs), and wet detention ponds that reduce pollutant loads and peak flows. Environmentally friendly urban landscaping uses native plants adapted to local conditions, reducing maintenance needs while providing habitat and aesthetic benefits. Community gardens embody sustainability through open spaces managed by community members, providing environmental, social, and local food benefits.
Sustainable Landscaping and Companion Planting - MassachusettsFayina19z
Sustainable landscaping promotes environmentally friendly practices that preserve natural ecosystems. It requires less maintenance, reduces pollution and harm to wildlife, and benefits biodiversity. Sustainable designs incorporate native plants, reduce lawn size, and consider the landscape as part of a larger natural system. Maintenance focuses on integrated pest management, composting, and conserving water and energy. The principles help landscapes function as natural habitats while reducing costs and environmental impacts.
This document discusses ecosystem restoration and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration from 2021-2030. It notes that the decade aims to prevent, halt, and reverse ecosystem degradation globally. Some key goals are to increase commitments and actions to protect and restore ecosystems, understand the benefits of restoration, and apply restoration knowledge in education. The main challenge is to ensure no further loss of ecosystems moving forward.
The document provides guidance on successful ecological restoration of mangroves through five key steps: understanding the reproduction and establishment requirements of local mangrove species; assessing the normal hydrological patterns that support mangroves; determining what has modified the original mangrove environment; designing restoration to restore natural hydrology and recruit mangroves naturally where possible; and only planting mangroves as a last resort if natural recruitment is insufficient. Community involvement and learning from past failures are also emphasized as important to restoration success.
This article discusses freshwater fish habitat science and management in India. It provides an overview of India's freshwater resources, which include major rivers, reservoirs, tanks, ponds, and flood plain lakes. India is home to a diverse freshwater fish fauna of 587 species. However, fish habitat and populations have been degraded by factors like water pollution, destructive fishing, and dams without fish passage consideration. The article examines current research and management programs, noting a lack of focus on physical habitat. Improved habitat management will require a holistic approach and cooperation across sectors to balance resource use and conservation.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
Best Practices on Indonesia’s Peatland Management: Lesson Learnt, Opportuniti...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Dr.Alue Dohong, Deputy Chief of Peatland Restoration Agency Republic of Indonesia, at the International Tropical Peatland Center (ITPC) soft launch, on 30 October 2018, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
This document discusses environmental restoration approaches and goals. It presents on environmental restoration by Khan Mohammad Raoha, Shaumik Sakib Bin Masud, and Sumaiya Jabin of the Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology. It outlines that environmental restoration aims to remedy environmental damage and protect human health. Approaches include using heavy machinery, hand planting, and computer mapping. Goals are to identify and clean contamination, remedy other environmental harms, and demolish unsafe structures. The document also discusses restoration after Hurricane Katrina, including habitat, wetland, and chemical waste restoration projects.
The document discusses introducing native plants in landscaping projects in Abu Dhabi City. It proposes establishing a native plant research station and preparing reliable plant lists for landscape projects. The research station would conduct experiments on breeding and propagating suitable native plant species. It would help naturalize urban greenery while reducing costs, water use, and environmental impacts. Introducing native plants supports Abu Dhabi's vision for a sustainable city and preserves wildlife habitats. Over time, more native plants could replace non-native species in landscape design.
This document provides an overview of restoration ecology and ecological restoration. It discusses key concepts like ecosystem structure and function, disturbance and succession, resistance and resilience, fragmentation and reference ecosystems. It also describes the need for restoration ecology due to increasing threatened species. As a case study, it outlines mangrove restoration efforts in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1997-2004 that were aimed at regenerating degraded mangrove forests through activities like digging canals to reduce salinity and planting mangrove saplings. Measurement of the project's success included regrowth of indigenous species and self-sustainability of the restored ecosystems.
This document discusses low-impact landscaping and more environmentally friendly landscape management practices. It notes that traditional lawn maintenance requires heavy use of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. It suggests alternatives to lawns like planting native plants, vegetable gardens, and meadows. It provides tips for more sustainable lawn care if a lawn is kept, such as using organic fertilizers and irrigation. The document also discusses using integrated pest management and natural pest control strategies instead of chemical pesticides. Overall it promotes landscape design and maintenance practices that conserve water and other resources and reduce pollution.
This document provides guidance on site planning, landscaping, and stormwater management for federal facilities. It discusses selecting sites that reduce automobile dependence and avoid disrupting wildlife or cultural resources. Proper site planning is important for energy efficiency and should include thorough site surveys. Parking lots and driveways should be planned to reduce heat absorption. Landscaping should use native and drought-resistant plants, efficient irrigation, and harvested rainwater or wastewater. Stormwater management aims to infiltrate water on-site through porous pavement and vegetation rather than piping it off-site, to reduce pollution and flooding while recharging groundwater.
Xeriscape is a landscaping approach that reduces water usage through careful planning, use of drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and mulching. It allows homeowners to develop beautiful landscapes using environmentally-friendly practices while saving water, especially important during droughts. The key steps to Xeriscaping include planning based on the site's conditions, improving soil, establishing practical turf areas, selecting appropriate plants, extensive mulching, efficient irrigation, and ongoing maintenance.
Wetland restoration, enhancement and creationPari Doll
This document discusses wetland restoration, enhancement, and creation. It defines key terminology like restoration, enhancement, and creation. It outlines 9 design principles for wetland restoration projects, including making systems self-sustaining, using a systems approach, and restoring structure and function. Considerations for restoration and enhancement projects are described, such as site selection, understanding degradation, and stakeholder input. Both active and passive approaches to wetland restoration are covered, as well as the use of treatment wetlands to improve water quality.
Natural Landscaping - University of NevadaFulvia52x
Natural landscaping involves using native plants that require little water and maintenance, resulting in less runoff and need for pesticides and fertilizers, improving water quality. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and environment. Non-native xeriscape plants can also be used if they are not invasive, requiring less watering and chemicals. Communities can encourage natural landscaping by preserving natural areas, using native plants in designs, and providing education on best practices.
Restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. It involves improving ecosystem structure and functions to emulate the original, indigenous ecosystem. Approaches include rehabilitation, reclamation, re-creation, and enhancement. The ultimate goal is to enhance ecosystem functioning through increasing nutrient cycling, productivity, and trophic interactions. Successful restoration also requires addressing issues like degraded soil and hydrology. Many restoration efforts aim to restore critical habitats for endangered species or improve water quality in degraded rivers and lakes. Large-scale examples in India include programs to restore the Ganges and Yamuna rivers through reducing pollution and improving sanitation.
This document presents a thesis submitted by Michael Tinoco Schaefer to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Science degree. The thesis evaluated delivering anaerobic digestion centrate or urea through subirrigation to corn plants over two growing seasons. Results showed subirrigation enhanced grain yields and nitrogen uptake compared to other nitrogen application methods. A soil profile box experiment also assessed nitrogen and water movement from a subirrigation pipe, finding water moved more uniformly than nitrogen. In summary, subirrigation was an effective strategy for late-season nitrogen and water delivery to corn, though its benefits depended on climatic conditions.
The document discusses various topics related to ecological restoration including:
1) Ecological restoration aims to reverse degradation and reestablish ecosystems, though returning to the original condition is rarely possible. Common restoration methods include reintroduction of species, remediation of pollution, and reclamation of degraded sites.
2) Examples of restoration projects include restoring forests in Vermont, prairies in Wisconsin and Oklahoma, and wetlands in Colorado and the Everglades. The Bermuda cahow bird was reestablished through protection programs.
3) Factors like fire and grazing by animals like bison are important for maintaining certain ecosystems like oak savannas and prairies but require restoration efforts to reestablish.
This document discusses healthy soils and soil quality. It covers topics like soil pollution, soil quality monitoring, soil health cards, remote sensing, GIS, soil-based plant nutrient information systems, and quality of irrigation water. Soil pollution from excessive fertilizer and pesticide use, solid waste disposal, mining, and other sources is discussed. The effects of soil pollution include reduced fertility and nutrition imbalances. Remote sensing and GIS are important tools for soil surveys, agriculture monitoring, forestry, and land use mapping. Maintaining soil quality through sustainable practices is key to a healthy life.
Sustainable Landscaping Practices - University of WisconsinDanousis85z
Sustainable landscaping practices utilize various best management practices (BMPs) to manage stormwater runoff. BMPs include rain gardens, green roofs, treatment trains (series of BMPs), and wet detention ponds that reduce pollutant loads and peak flows. Environmentally friendly urban landscaping uses native plants adapted to local conditions, reducing maintenance needs while providing habitat and aesthetic benefits. Community gardens embody sustainability through open spaces managed by community members, providing environmental, social, and local food benefits.
Sustainable Landscaping and Companion Planting - MassachusettsFayina19z
Sustainable landscaping promotes environmentally friendly practices that preserve natural ecosystems. It requires less maintenance, reduces pollution and harm to wildlife, and benefits biodiversity. Sustainable designs incorporate native plants, reduce lawn size, and consider the landscape as part of a larger natural system. Maintenance focuses on integrated pest management, composting, and conserving water and energy. The principles help landscapes function as natural habitats while reducing costs and environmental impacts.
This document discusses ecosystem restoration and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration from 2021-2030. It notes that the decade aims to prevent, halt, and reverse ecosystem degradation globally. Some key goals are to increase commitments and actions to protect and restore ecosystems, understand the benefits of restoration, and apply restoration knowledge in education. The main challenge is to ensure no further loss of ecosystems moving forward.
The document provides guidance on successful ecological restoration of mangroves through five key steps: understanding the reproduction and establishment requirements of local mangrove species; assessing the normal hydrological patterns that support mangroves; determining what has modified the original mangrove environment; designing restoration to restore natural hydrology and recruit mangroves naturally where possible; and only planting mangroves as a last resort if natural recruitment is insufficient. Community involvement and learning from past failures are also emphasized as important to restoration success.
This article discusses freshwater fish habitat science and management in India. It provides an overview of India's freshwater resources, which include major rivers, reservoirs, tanks, ponds, and flood plain lakes. India is home to a diverse freshwater fish fauna of 587 species. However, fish habitat and populations have been degraded by factors like water pollution, destructive fishing, and dams without fish passage consideration. The article examines current research and management programs, noting a lack of focus on physical habitat. Improved habitat management will require a holistic approach and cooperation across sectors to balance resource use and conservation.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
Best Practices on Indonesia’s Peatland Management: Lesson Learnt, Opportuniti...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Dr.Alue Dohong, Deputy Chief of Peatland Restoration Agency Republic of Indonesia, at the International Tropical Peatland Center (ITPC) soft launch, on 30 October 2018, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
This document discusses environmental restoration approaches and goals. It presents on environmental restoration by Khan Mohammad Raoha, Shaumik Sakib Bin Masud, and Sumaiya Jabin of the Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology. It outlines that environmental restoration aims to remedy environmental damage and protect human health. Approaches include using heavy machinery, hand planting, and computer mapping. Goals are to identify and clean contamination, remedy other environmental harms, and demolish unsafe structures. The document also discusses restoration after Hurricane Katrina, including habitat, wetland, and chemical waste restoration projects.
The document discusses introducing native plants in landscaping projects in Abu Dhabi City. It proposes establishing a native plant research station and preparing reliable plant lists for landscape projects. The research station would conduct experiments on breeding and propagating suitable native plant species. It would help naturalize urban greenery while reducing costs, water use, and environmental impacts. Introducing native plants supports Abu Dhabi's vision for a sustainable city and preserves wildlife habitats. Over time, more native plants could replace non-native species in landscape design.
The document summarizes the recruitment and selection process at HCL BPO services. It discusses how recruitment involves finding and attracting capable applicants, while selection differentiates between applicants to identify those with the greatest likelihood of success. The document then provides details about HCL, including that it is a leading global IT services company. It describes the research methodology used, including primary and secondary data collection, as well as findings and recommendations.
Regroupé autour de 10 chapitres :
1) Définition du CMS Joomla! pour un profil non-technique
2) Les préjugés sur la réussite d'un projet d'entreprise avec Joomla
3) D'un point de vue commercial, marketing et communication, que vous permet de faire concrètement le CMS Joomla et ses extensions ?
4) Les compétences requises pour démarrer
5) Résumé des avantages et inconvénients d'un projet d'entreprise basé sur Joomla
6) Les compétences à assimiler progressivement tout au long du déploiement d'un projet d'entreprise basé sur Joomla
7) Quelle partie d'un projet d'entreprise basé sur Joomla peut-on sous-traiter ?
8) Finalement, combien de temps pour mettre sur pied votre projet d'entreprise basé sur Joomla ?
9) Comment démarrer ?
10) Etude de cas - NosyWeb.fr : La preuve par neuf de la réussite d'un projet d'entreprise basé sur Joomla
Cette conférence a pour objectif de démystifier et de démocratiser l'usage d'Internet dans les plans de communication des petites entreprises (Ex : entrepreneur individuel) et des moyennes entreprises (jusqu'à x centaines de collaborateurs) en utilisant le CMS Joomla.
Cette conférence vient en complément du guide : Réussir votre entreprise sur Internet grâce à Joomla :
http://www.nosyweb.fr/reussir-votre-entreprise-sur-internet-grace-a-joomla.html
In Business Communication, I created and led a group of 4 on a project that could help our Dallas community. We decided to focus on helping childhood obesity and as "Fitbit," we could implement a plan to reduce childhood obesity through exercise.
The document summarizes a study comparing downtime from using poly film bags versus paper bags on a packaging line. Poly bags resulted in 4-5 times higher lost production due to downtime. The root causes were identified as mismatches between the machine capabilities and the thin-walled poly bags. Potential solutions discussed include adding staff for observation, machine modifications like new suction cups, and redesigning the poly bags to be thicker and have a reinforced bottom to reduce failures.
- Contexture Associates/Vahid Associates Brand Futurists is an intensive communications advisory firm located in Manama, Bahrain that has been operating for over 30 years.
- The firm offers a range of complementary expertise including experiential design, events design and management, and design and marketing budget management.
- Through its unique methodology, the firm has infused existing brands with new life or created new brands that resonate with customers over the long term.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
El documento presenta una actividad de aprendizaje sobre geometría I para el curso Diseño y Comunicación Visual de la FES-UNAM. La actividad incluye el dibujo de un toro por revolución e isometría y es realizada por Valeria Hernández González con la ayuda de Gabriel De Jesús Hernández.
This document compares the livestock industry in Turkey to the global market, noting that Turkey has 1 million farmers and 57 million animals with a 13 billion EUR market, while globally there are 70 million farmers, 3.9 billion animals, and an 883 billion EUR market. It also mentions Vodafone's IoT platform and asks what is next.
This document contains a technical report for a group project including the following sections: introduction, related work citing five relevant sources, dataset and application approach, case study, evaluation, and conclusion. The related work section summarizes articles on unpaid eldercare in the US, access to and use of leave, married parents' use of time, the multinational time use study, and the American heritage time use study. An evaluation was conducted with 8 user study sessions to collect feedback on the design, ease of use, and satisfaction with the visualization created for the project.
Throughout the project, the group used various media technologies at different stages:
- During research, they used YouTube, Google, iTunes on smartphones and iMac to research music videos in their genre.
- They documented research on a blog using WordPress and Prezi to analyze findings and lyrics.
- For production, they used smartphones, GoPro, and Canon cameras to capture diverse shots.
- They edited footage using Final Cut Pro, adding effects like black and white and masking.
- Photoshop was used to edit images for the digipak, cropping subjects and changing backgrounds.
O documento descreve um estudo que analisou diagnósticos de enfermagem em 406 vítimas de trauma no período de 6 meses em um hospital terciário em São Paulo. 44 pacientes (10,7%) evoluíram para óbito. A análise multivariada identificou padrão respiratório ineficaz, ventilação espontânea prejudicada, risco de sangramento e risco de perfusão gastrointestinal ineficaz como fatores de risco para óbito, e desobstrução ineficaz de vias aéreas, conforto
Sargiz Benyamin is seeking a position in the medical field utilizing his skills and experience as a medical assistant. He has worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Amir Dasgah since 2015 where he rooms patients, takes vitals, administers medications and vaccinations, answers phones, and schedules appointments. Benyamin has also worked as a driver for Lyft and Uber since 2015/2016. He completed a medical assisting program at Unitek College in 2016 and has experience working in various medical assistant roles since 2014.
Multi-Scale Assessment of Urban Gardens as Constructed Habitats for Biodivers...IEREK Press
Biodiversity in arid urban environments depends upon habitat formation that balances both bioclimatic and biophysical environment needs. There is the potential for urban gardens to establish symbiotic ecosystem services from microhabitat formation that collectively form an assemblage of ecological patches to connect a diverse range of flora and fauna, and establish community driven nursery and seed collection initiatives. This study of urban garden habitats situated within a new urban district of Jeddah Saudi. The analysis concentrates on the ability of garden spatial formations to construct a heterogeneous spatial morphology of sub-patch within the larger urban landscape patch. Patch and subpatch formations are examined based on the criteria of (I) assemblage of the spatial habitat (characterized by shape and spatial organization); (II) integration of spatial, functional and vegetation plantation patterns; (III) connectivity. Findings reveal that garden layout is structured by the integration and layering of plant types to generate cool understory habitat with seedling establishment, and water conservation. Designed layout of the garden as a spatial pattern is augmented with a range of microclimate mediators to dim solar exposure within the plantation habitat. A strong heterogeneity in plant formations and combinations is seen to dominant the garden formations.
Multi-Scale Assessment of Urban Gardens as Constructed Habitats for Biodivers...IEREK Press
Biodiversity in arid urban environments depends upon habitat formation that balances both bioclimatic and biophysical environment needs. There is the potential for urban gardens to establish symbiotic ecosystem services from microhabitat formation that collectively form an assemblage of ecological patches to connect a diverse range of flora and fauna, and establish community driven nursery and seed collection initiatives. This study of urban garden habitats situated within a new urban district of Jeddah Saudi. The analysis concentrates on the ability of garden spatial formations to construct a heterogeneous spatial morphology of sub-patch within the larger urban landscape patch. Patch and subpatch formations are examined based on the criteria of (I) assemblage of the spatial habitat (characterized by shape and spatial organization); (II) integration of spatial, functional and vegetation plantation patterns; (III) connectivity. Findings reveal that garden layout is structured by the integration and layering of plant types to generate cool understory habitat with seedling establishment, and water conservation. Designed layout of the garden as a spatial pattern is augmented with a range of microclimate mediators to dim solar exposure within the plantation habitat. A strong heterogeneity in plant formations and combinations is seen to dominant the garden formations.
The Green Fuse: Using Plants to Provide Ecosystem Services
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Proposed Mechanisms for Introducing NATIVE PLANTS in Landscape - 2012
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Parks & Recreational Facilities Division, ADM
Dr. AbdulSattar Salih Al Mashhadani
Landscape Expert
احملليةالنباتاتإلدخالاملقرتحةاآلليات
التجميليةالزراعةمشاريع يف
Municipal Best Practices Forum, Abu Dhabi,UAE
18-19 April 2012
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CONTENT
RELATED TERMS
PREVIOUS WORKS
CURRENT STATUS
FUTURE VISION
PROPOSED MECHANISMS
PREPARED RELIABLE NPS INDEXES FOR LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
ESTABLISH A NATIVE PLANT RESEARCH STATION
CHALLENGES AND DIFFICULTIES
RECOMMENDATIONS
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RELATED TERMS
Native plant is a general term to describe plants endemic (exclusively native), indigenous or naturalized to a
given area in geologic time in response to physical and biotic processes characteristic of a certain region.
Endemic species are those species of plants which are found exclusively in a particular area (native to a
certain limited area). They are naturally not found anywhere else. "it is an endemic found only in this island“
The authors of “ Glossary of Expression in Biological Control” note that endemic should be used to describe a
species that "occurs constantly in an area in small numbers and the term doesn’t describe a species that is
native to only one particular area.
Indigenous species are those species which are originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or
environment. Indigenous plants are native to a specific local area of the country. , so it's a local native plant.
Indigenous Plant = Local Native Plant
An indigenous species is not necessarily endemic. In biology and ecology, endemic means exclusively native
to the Biota of a specific place. An indigenous species may occur in areas other than the one under
consideration.
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RELATED TERMS
Naturalized species: An intentionally or unintentionally introduced species that has adapted to and
reproduce successfully in its new environment.
So, the native plant can come from any part of our country, includes all its habitats: Coastal and
Sabkha , desert Sand sheet and dunes, mountain.
Natural landscaping (native gardening) is the use of native plants, including trees, shrubs, groundcover,
and grasses which are indigenous to the geographic area of the garden.
Non-native or Introduced species are species that have become able to survive and reproduce outside
the habitats where they evolved or spread naturally.
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PREVIOUS WORKS
Scientific work on the flora, vegetation and habitats of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) commenced lately,
and as Böer, B. & Chaudhary, S. A reported; Jongbloed (1987) and Western (1989) were the first monographs
on the wildlife of the UAE (Böer & Al-Ansari 1999), Western (1989) gave 501 species of higher plants for the
UAE and additional species have been reported by Karim (1991-93,1995).They added that Jongbloed listed
583 species (in his unpubl. Checklist 1996) and with the most significant additions a total of approximately
800 higher plants species were known from the UAE (Jongbloed, pers. comm. October 1999).
The most recent additions, which we considered them as reliable and applicable reference, was done by EAD
(ERWDA 2004). They confirmed the previous mentioned total (800) of higher plants species. roughly 400
species are known for AD Emirate and fixed by EAD, and they represent 255 genera and 66 families.
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CURRENT STATUS
NPS that used in design work are relative rareness.
Some more suitable NPS are using in design work
Our greenery comprised primarily of non-native species.
The majority of non-NPS are introduced to our landscape randomly.
Non-NPS are high-maintenance and need substantial support systems to keep them alive.
Intentional, to sustain our natural resources, this practice has to be changed in the near future .
We can avoid all these problems if we :
Applying estimated steps toward discovering the potential features of NPS
Adopt the proper selection of NPS for our landscaping projects.
Alternatively, our conventional designs have to be changed gradually too. This will achieved by adopting
proper introduction to select suitable native species for new landscape designs.
Therefore, the future designs will become traditional and given a specific identification of national
landscape.
REMOVING NATIVE SPECIES FROM AN ECOSYSTEM
IS LIKE TAKING RIVETS OUT OF AN AIRPLANE WING
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CURRENT STATUS
Recently, we found according to EAD lists that the average
percentage of selected NPS in ornamental landscape projects
(2010 – 2012) in Abu Dhabi city is between 35 -37% .
As it turns out that the percentage of NPS in the PRFD lists of drought and salt tolerant plant species have the
same proportion (not less than 35%).
This percentage could increase if we take into account the estimate of adaptive introduced species to the
local environment conditions as well as the group of succulent species.
This percentage is distinct and has its promotional rank in the
future of the sustainable change across our existent and new
projects, after the adoption of the gradual introduction of a
variety of native species suitable for ornamental landscape
according to their environmental requirements.
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FUTURE VISION
Adopting a policy of cultivation of native plants that are tolerant to the local environmental conditions of Abu
Dhabi contributes to the preservation of NPS and reducing costs ,energy and environment impacts.
Benefits
Less water consumption ( More water available for other usages).
Less time and work ( Decreases manpower and saves energy)
Reserve the NPS especially that are disappearing due to urbanization.
Ensure food and shelter for birds, and other wildlife.
Retain our own unique horticultural identity
Strengthening capacities for drought & climate change impacts management.
In general, these processes require extensive meetings with scientific professionals
(horticulturists, Taxonomists, Ecologists ,Seed collectors, Breeders...).
Achievement of this naturalistic approach will be one of fundamentals
of environmental sustainability of natural resources.
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PROPOSED MECHANISMS
To achieve our vital mission, we are suggesting the following:
Prepared reliable selective NPS indexes for landscape projects
Establish a research station for NPS
introducing the nursery management, planning tools, …
Our main mission is to naturalize Abu Dhabi greenery by introducing the appropriate NPS in
landscaping Projects .
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In terms of total number of species in EAD lists, it noted that the best represented families are the
Poaceae (73),Leguminose ( 42) Asteraceae (37) and Chenopodiaceae (28).
The Major NP Families
Poaceae 73
Leguminose 42
Asteraceae 37
Chenopodiaceae 28
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From the same lists , We noticed that the best represented Habitats (as shown below).
This result was relatively agreed by Shaltout, Kamal Hussein and others (2008) in their study
“Vegetation Analysis of Some Desert Rangelands in United Arab Emirates”.
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Numbers of NPS Different Habitats
Sand Formations
Mountain & Wadis
Oases & Plantation
Offshore Island
Coastal Saline
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The implementation stages of this proposal:
I. The basic preliminary stage
A) Preserve all the exist cultured and natural NS in all the lands of Abu Dhabi Emirate.
B) Relocate all the mature shrubs and trees that obstruct the elements of general safety with an Urban
areas.
II. The implementation stages:
A) Prepare NPS lists for the most appropriate species for landscaping projects, according to:
1. Their Microenvironment, including all national habitats
2. Analytical characteristics of the plants, including ornamental, aromatic, forage, pharmaceutical
poisonous, invasive species and other different manufacturing uses (as in next table).
Some of them have allelopathic behavior, Others are thorny or toxic in some of its parts or all….
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PLANTS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE
Scientific name Family
Ornamental Plants
Abutilon pannosum (G.Forst.) Schltdl. الحمبوك
Amaranthus hybridus L. رعاف
Arundo donax L. القصب
Caralluma spp.
Convolvulus arvensis L. العليق
Dianthus spp.
Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forssk.) Decne المرخ
Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fiori البان
Rumex vesicarius L. الحماض
Malvaceae
Amaranthaceae
Gramineae
Asclepiadaceae
Convolvulaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Moringaceae
Polygonaceae
Aromatic plants
Cymbopogon commutatus (Steud.)Stapf
Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.)Spreng . األذخر
Ducrosia anethifolia )DC) Boiss.
Pulicaria glutinosa Jaub.& Spach
Poaceae
Poaceae
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Poisonous Plants
Calotropis procera ( Aiton) W.T.Aiton األشخر
Chenopodium album L. الجمل ركب
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.
Cucumis prophetarum L.
Euphorbia granulata Forssk. الخنيز
Euphorbia helioscopia L.
Euphorbia larica Boiss. عسبج
Euphorbia peplis L. لبينه
Pergularia tomentosa L.
Rhazya stricta Decne. الحرمل
Ricinus communis L. الخروع
Solanum nigrum L. الثعلب عنب
Asclepiadaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Apocynaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
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ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (Oas)
Abutilon pannosum الحمبوك Dianthus cyri قرنفل
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ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (Roc)
Rumex vesicarius الحماض Moringa peregrina البان
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ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (Roc & Oas)
Lippia nodiflora L. michx.
Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene
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POISONOUS PLANTS (Oas)
Chenopodium album الجمل ركب Solanum nigrum الثعلب عنب
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POISONOUS PLANTS
Cucumis prophetarum الحمار قشعور Citrullus colocynthis حنظل
(Pl & Roc) (Roc)
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This approach can lead us to screen and sort the suitable NPS for the purposes of landscaping and
classify them according to: Their habitats, the level of drought, salt, wind tolerance ….
We have to focus an attention to the selective species with well growing for example on the sand
dunes, such as; the Ramath shrubs of Haloxylon salicornicum (Photo: Allestree Fisher) and many
others .which being most tolerant to drought and salinity.
B) there are a lot of exotic species in the current adaptive plant species used in landscaping projects,
which can be sorted and classified according to their plant categories (as in next indexes).
SALT-TOLERANT PLANTS
Index (1) Tree species
No. Family Scientific Name Arabic Name
16 Moraceae Ficus altissima التين
17 Moraceae Ficus pumila التين
18 Moraceae Ficus microcarpa التين
19 Myrtaceae Eucalyptus camaldulensis الكينيا
20 Palmaceae Cocos nucifera الهند جوز أو نرجيل
21 Palmaceae Hyphaene thebaica الدوم نخلة
22 Palmaceae Livistona chinensis ليفيستونا
23** Palmaceae Phoenix dactylifera نخيلالتمر
24 Palmaceae Washingtonia filifera واشنجتونيا
25 Palmaceae Washingtonia robusta واشنجتونيا
26 Polygonaceae Coccoloba unifera كوكولوبا
27 Rhamnaceae Zizphus jujuba
الهندي السدر
(جوجوبا)
28** Rhizophoraceae Rhizophora mucronata الرايزوفورا
29 Tamaricaceae Tamarix articulata األثل(الطرفة ، العبل)
30 Tamaricaceae Tamarix nilotica األثل
31
Verbenaceae
Avicenniaceae
Avicennia marina البحري القرم
No. Family Scientific Name Arabic Name
1 Boraginaceae Cordia sebastiana المخيط
2 Casuarinaceae Casuarina equistifolia الكازوارينا
3 Combretaceae Conocarpus lancifolius الدمس(اليابسة قرم)
4 Combretaceae Terminalia catapa اللوز
5 Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia tirucalli ايوفوربيا
6 Goodeniaceae Scaevola plumier
سكيفال
بلومير
7** Leguminosae
Acacia arabica
Acacia nilotica
العربي السنط
العربي الصمغ
8 Leguminosae Acacia farnesiana
الحلو السنط
(العنبر ،الفتنة)
9** Leguminosae
Acacia raddiana
Syn. Acacia tortilis subsp.
raddiana
الكاذب السنط
(الطلح)
10 Leguminosae Albizzia lebbek اللبخ
11
Leguminosae
Bauhinia purpurea الجمل خف
12 Leguminosae Parkinsonia aculeate القدس شوك
13** Leguminosae Prosopis juliflora الغويف
14 Malvaceae Hibiscus tileaceus ﺷﺟا رةﻟﮭﺑﺳﮐس
15 Malvaceae Thesbesia populena الشمسية
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DROUGHT- TOLERANT PLANTS
No. Family Scientific Name Arabic Name
1 Apocyanaceae
Vinca rosea
Catharanthus roseus
القط عين ، فنكا
2** Asclepidaceae Pergularia tomentosa الحمارة لبن
3** Boraginaceae Heliotropium curassavicum
ساحلي سباط
، خشافة ، ملحي أو
بيرهُغ
4 Chenopodiaceae Atriplex spp. الرغل
5*** Chenopodiaceae Haloxylon salicornicum رمس
6 Commelinaceae
Setcreasea purpurea
Setcreasea pallida
، المكحله ، سيتكريزيا
االرجواني القلب
7 Compositae Baileya multiradiata الصحراوية القطيفة
8 Compositae
Senecio cineraria
Jacobaea maritima
شيرانيا
9** Cyperaceae Cyperus conglomerates عندب ، الثنده
10** Leguminosae Tephrosia apollinea تفروسيا
11** Plumbaginaceae Limonium axillare
،سبسب ، الشليل
القطف
12**
Poaceae
( Gramineae)
Cenchrus ciliaris سبطالغراب،خافور رجل ،
13** Poaceae Chloris gayana الرودس حشيش
14** Poaceae Cynodon dactylon الحشيش
15** Poaceae Eragrostis barrelieri
المتوسط البحر حشيش
(هيالقوق)
16** Poaceae Panicum turgidum ركبة أبو ، ثمام
17** Poaceae Paspalum vaginatum بسبالم
18** Poaceae Pennisetum setaceum
حشيشة ،،سبت حلفه
النافورة
19** Polygonaceae Calligonum comosum أرطا
20 Solanaceae Petunia hybrida البيتونيا
21** Verbenaceae Phyla nodiflora نموس ، الليبيا
22** Zygophyllaceae Tribulus arabicus الزهرة
No. Family Scientific Name Arabic Name
1 Agavaceae Agave americana الصبار
2 Agavaceae Agave spp أجاف صبار
3 Aizoaceae Carpobrotus edulis علم حي
4 Aizoaceae
Lampranthus roseus
Mesembryanthemum roseum
علم حيصغير
5 Aizoaceae Mesembryanthemum crystalinum
، غاسول
علم حي
6** Aizoaceae Sesuvium portulacastrum سيسفيم
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Aloaceae
(Asphodelaceae)
Aloe vera ألوي صبار
8** Apocynaceae Caralluma Arabica َىثْلَغ
9 Cactaceae Echinocactus grusonii ذهبي كروي صبار
10 Cactaceae Mammillaria seitziana كروي صبار ، ماميالريا
11 Cactaceae Opuntia basilaris شوكي تين صبار
12 Cactaceae Opuntia dillenii شوكي تين صبار
13 Cactaceae Opuntia ficus indica شوكي تين صبار
14 Chenopodiaceae Suaeda fruticosa طرطير
15 Chenopodiaceae Suaeda monoica ْداَّو ُس
16 Crassulaceae Kalanchoe blossfeldiana كالنكو
17 Dracaenaceae Sansevieria trifasciata النمر جلد صبار
18 Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia lactea يوفوربيا
19 Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia milii شمعدان
20 Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia tirucalli
Syn:Euphorbia viminalis
اللبن أم صبار
21 Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia titymaloides بيديالنتس
22 Liliaceae Yucca baileyi ‘Navajoa’ يوكا
23 Liliaceae Yucca brevifolia يوكا
24 Liliaceae Yucca carthesella يوكا
25 Liliaceae Yucca spp. يوكا
26 Pandanceae Pandanus utilis Bory بندانس
27 Pandanceae Pandanus veitchii مزكرش بندانس
28** Portulacaceae Portulaca grandiflora الزهور رجلة
29** Portulacaceae Portulaca oleraceae رجلة
30 Portulacaceae Portulacaria afra بورتوالكاريا
31** Zygophyllaceae Zygophyllum spp. رطريط
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PREPARED RELIABLE NPS INDEXES FOR LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
C) combined the lists of native and adaptive exotic species and prepared formally in order to be
adopted by related administration.
New lists have to be available to work on selected projects landscaping by developers and designers.
Circulate the new species lists to native nursery station for the purpose of trailing their proper
breeding and propagation.
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ESTABLISH A NATIVE PLANT RESEARCH STATION
Current state requires establishing a research station for the NPS (Includes a seed bank, nursery and
botanical garden).
Basic characteristics for the station:
Availability of permanent well water source .
Located in the area representing the whole desert habitat, close to the heart of the connected road
network between the Emirate cities.
Its area not minimum than 35 hectares.
The level of surface area is far from the level of ground water.
This station will launch the foundation and the nucleus that will rely on in making systematic change to
the common landscape species composition.
It will maintain the WATER, one of most vital factors
that limits the sustainable development in the Emirate.
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ESTABLISH A NATIVE PLANT RESEARCH STATION
Plant Production Planning
Helpful tools:
Nursery calendars,
Plant development registers,
Nursery inventories and
Records of nursery experiments.
All are needed for both production management and research.
Each plant species has to be selected on the basis of its:
physical appearance and growth characteristics,
cultural requirement and environmental tolerances, and
potential for design use.
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ESTABLISH A NATIVE PLANT RESEARCH STATION
Plant Production Planning
Essential Nursery Practices
Worker's periodical training (weekly, monthly).
Well Identification of NPS for ornamental purposes.
Identify the seed treatments of each species.
Understand the three growth phases of the plants and their requirements.
Develop schedules for plant production .
Establish an earlier specialized area for native mother plants.
List space, labor, equipment, and supplies required to support the production.
Keep written records, including a daily systematic record.
Develop and record accurate propagation protocols to maintain the success.
As the nursery grows in size and complexity, the value of written records similarly increases
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CHALLENGES AND DIFFICULTIES
Obtaining the acceptance and adoption of the policy of natural change in
Abu Dhabi landscape projects
Weakness of the scientific research in related subject, in terms of the
scientific staff, space and technical equipments.
Lack of available information about the NPS characteristics and their
suitability for landscape projects.
Random introduction of plant species by the people, private plant
nurseries that targeting commercial purposes
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Enlightenment about the positive results of the transformation process of the cultivation of NS on
the environment and the sustainability of natural resources within the corridors of decision-makers.
Adopt consultative approach with related partners to ensure that the ornamental curve of NPS
usage will harmonize alongside the other evolving land uses such as; Urbanization, farms
establishment, afforestation …) instead of competing with it.
Looking to obtain official approval to adopt the process of transformation for the cultivation of local
species.
Need to apply the legal restricted regulations governing the trading activities of whole plant
categories (Inside & Outside country) - especially by private plant nurseries.
Public awareness about the importance of planting native species .
Enhance all the means that work to refresh and develop the wild flora to ensure its survivability.
Adopt our proposal to establish a research station for the NPS (Includes a seed bank, central
nursery and botanical garden).
Invite related specialists to propose comprehensive plan for a native plant project.
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