Deserts are not failures, but ancient, diverse ecosystems needing protection and respect from human interventions and ...

T hough the heat and dry conditions certainly aren't everyone's cup of tea, you can't deny that desert ecosystems possess a strange type of beauty not found in any other type of climate. The ...

For centuries, hundreds of millions of people have relied on desert wetlands that are now disappearing. Can blending ancient knowledge and modern innovation protect these unique ecosystems?

Like the tortoise, many desert plants live a long time, and the entire desert ecosystem operates on a slower timescale than other environments. The creosote bush, for instance, is one of the ...

A 26-year study at the Arid Recovery Reserve reveals how removing invasive predators like cats and foxes triggers a dramatic ...

That's how I became involved with The Living Desert's innovative "Time to Talk Trash" campaign. Under the guidance of Dr. James Danoff-Burg, the vice president of conservation, I learned that ...

An exterior view of the Mojave Desert Seed Bank, part of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, in Joshua Tree, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Jessica Castro/Special to SFGATE By Erin Rode ...

The Mojave Desert Land Trust said the Ranch Fire near Apple Valley has impacted a quarter of a 592-acre protected nature ...