EcoLincNZ
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EcoLincNZ is a website maintained by the staff and students of the Department of Ecology at Lincoln University. It complements the official university website by giving a more up-to-date and in-depth view of what we do.
EcoLincNZ
1d ago
In a new age of ‘fake news’, the exponentially growing ChatGPT, and being talked at by your climate change-denier uncle at the dinner table, how do we know who to trust? Well, the scientists obviously. But what happens when the scientists get it wrong? An article released in January of 2024 “Systematic and persistent bias ..read more
EcoLincNZ
4d ago
Our adventure begins in the breathtaking north of Pakistan, where the majestic peaks of the Himalayas, and their foothills, stand as one of the last sanctuaries, a place where the sky meets the earth. Here, clouds drift over rough mountains and lush valleys, into dense forests. Glistening lakes and spectacular waterfalls shape this natural paradise ..read more
EcoLincNZ
1w ago
Our eyes are captivated by the breathtaking diversity of the living world, where billions of plants and animals enchant us with their variety and richness, thriving above ground or in water. But we often overlook the organisms beneath our feet, in the hidden world of soil, where an equally mesmerizing realm teems with life. E ..read more
EcoLincNZ
1w ago
Helpful gardeners or destructive beasts? Hedgehogs could be the last thing standing in the way of restoring native wildlife. Most New Zealanders are aware of the current predator problem, with possums, rats and stoats taking the cake for the biggest pains, but what about cute little hedgehogs? Are they really as innocent as they look ..read more
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2w ago
For thousands of years, humans have been indulging in the pleasures of alcohol. It is one of the few pastimes that run throughout the history of civilisation. But what did wine taste like without the modern technologies we have today? In the modern day world, wine may be described as somewhat spicy, smelling of roasted ..read more
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2w ago
Invasive plants can have a devastating impact on our natural environment. What are invasive plants? Put simply, they are non-native plants that spread rapidly within New Zealand and pose a significant threat to ecosystems, agricultural production, or human health. It sounds awful.It is even worse than it sounds. Invasive plants pose a threat to natural ecosystems as they are ..read more
EcoLincNZ
3w ago
Recently, we ticked past the 500th article posted to EcoLincNZ. In many ways it is just a number, but it is sufficiently round to make me think about what we have achieved. Jon Sullivan and I put the original site together in 2008. Blogging was the new thing and we thought that it might be ..read more
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3w ago
I don’t know what you like to eat at barbecues, but I like some nice roasted veggies! What I don’t fancy are burned broccoli or charred cauliflower. Who would want to eat that, right? Do you have an idea what causes huge amounts of burnt veggies each year? It’s wildfires! With 8-11% of wildfires globally occurring on ..read more
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1M ago
New Zealand’s robins are well known for their curiosity driven behaviour, but they are at risk and the populations are declining. The small birds only weigh 35g and can survive up to 17 years – given that they are safe from invasive predators. While still occurring on the main islands and doing better than many ..read more
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1M ago
The Port Hills are a highly valued geographical feature of Chirstchurch. Located southeast of the city, they are home to a wide range of activities, including rock climbing and mountain biking, as well as being popular among walkers and joggers. Vegetation throughout the Port Hills is varied, containing a range of tussockland, pine forestry blocks ..read more