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A botanic garden has hired a fire scientist to research how flammable native plants are. The role will focus on understanding which native species burn more readily, informing fire safety and landscaping choices in fire-prone regions. The move reflects growing attention to wildfire risk and the relationship between native vegetation and fire behaviour.
- 2Warbling Doradito photographed at Laguna de Monte in Argentina●📷 A Warbling Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx flaviventris) perched among the vegetation, photographed at Laguna de Monte in S
A Warbling Doradito (Pseudocolopteryx flaviventris) was photographed perched among vegetation at Laguna de Monte in San Miguel del Monte, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The small native bird is commonly found in wetlands, reedbeds and dense vegetation. Nature enthusiasts are sharing the image, drawing attention to the wetland habitats of this species in the region.
- 3Solar farms mapped to help native plants grow in panel shade▼Studies map microclimates beneath solar panels to help native vegetation thrive in the shadow of renewable energy
New research is mapping the microclimates that form beneath solar panels, where shade, cooler temperatures and altered rainfall create distinct growing conditions. Scientists say understanding these zones could allow native vegetation to flourish on solar farms, pairing renewable energy production with land restoration and biodiversity benefits. The work points toward a growing interest in making large-scale solar installations more environmentally productive rather than simply land-intensive.