Interconnectedness is the most important concept in wildlife conservation. It's hardly obvious that ordering seafood for dinner in Germany, for example, might directly result in the death of African wildlife until Professor Justin Brashares unveiled the connection a few years ago.
Berkeley Initiative in Global Change receives $1.5M from Keck Foundation
The Berkeley Initiative in Global Change Biology (BiGCB) plans to develop a Predictive Biosystems Informatics Engine (PBIE), to access, visualize, and analyze rich data, and provide the foundation for building the next generation of models of the biotic response to global change.
Professor Carolyn Merchant elected a Fellow of the AAAS
Professor Merchant was named for her distinguished contributions to the field of history and philosophy of science, particularly for the history of the scientific revolution and gender and science.
The Salton Sea: an ecological disaster
Once one of the most productive ecosystems in North America, hosting 100 million fish, the Salton Sea is now impaired and Selenium (Se) is one of the constituents that threaten its health.
Diversified Farming Systems: finding solutions to pressing agriculture-related issues
The Berkeley Center for Diversified Farming Systems, which includes many of our department's faculty and students, brings together interdisciplinary researchers, writers, and practitioners to find solutions to launch the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Can 'Carbon Ranching' Offset Emissions In California?
Professors Whendee Silver and Dennis Baldocchi speak with NPR correspondent Christopher Joyce about 'carbon ranching'.
Scientists Propose Thinning Sierra Forests to Enhance Water Runoff
Runoff from the Sierra Nevada, a critical source of California’s water supply, could be enhanced by thinning forests, according to a report from University of California, Merced, UC Berkeley and Environmental Defense.
Taking bushmeat off the menu could increase child anemia
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide consume bushmeat a key source of bio-available iron, particularly for those living in rural communities. But when the menu includes endangered species, human nutritional needs must contend with efforts to manage wildlife resources.
Land Donation to Double UC Research Forestlands
The University of California will add 4,584 acres of Northern California mixed-conifer forest to its research lands; the transfer is the largest single acquisition of forestland in the University’s history.
Study: Without Action, SF Bay Tidal Marshes Will Disappear
An alarming 93 percent of San Francisco Bay’s tidal marsh could be lost in the next 50 to 100 years with 5.4 feet (1.65 meters) of sea-level rise and low sediment availability, according to a new study led by PRBO Conservation Science (PRBO).
Feeding the world: It's all about starting small
The Berkeley Center for Diversified Farming Systems brings together researchers, writers, and practictioners to focus on feeding the world's growing population, while addressing poverty and lack of access to land.
In Memoriam - Fields W. Cobb, Jr.
Fields W. Cobb, Jr., internationally recognized entomologist and well-known philanthropist, passed away on November 7, 2011, at the age of 79
Oak killing mold spreads in East Bay
The funguslike pathogen that causes sudden oak death is showing up more frequently at lower elevations in the Oakland hills. But the disease remains patchy and has not spread as aggressively.
Professor Gordon Frankie Contributes to Art and Science Installation at Botanical Garden
By Joe Eaton and Ron Sullivan, Special to The Chronicle
Berkeley Initiative awarded $2.5 million from Moore Foundation
The grant funds seven major projects and involves the participation of faculty members in eight departments including ESPM.
ESPM Undergraduate a Finalist in International Competition
Conservation and resource studies senior Devin Richards was named as a finalist in the category of sustainability. UC Berkeley was the sole public university selected from the United States.
Fishing for aquaculture answers
The scale of the aquaculture industry is expanding around the world, generating a number of environmental and social impacts that cause increasing concern.
Bay Area Sudden Oak Cases Jump, Survey Says
The Forest Pathology and Mycology Laboratory at UC Berkeley used 10,000 tree and plant samples collected by 500 citizens between April and June this year and found that sudden oak death is spreading rapidly throughout the Bay Area.