"For certain species, the city is as good as or better than a natural area, " Mr. Ascher said.
An ideal garden for bees has plenty of nooks and untidy natural area providing places to hibernate and make their home.
Fieldston is part of Riverdale's Special Natural Area District, which seeks to preserve the region's natural topography, including its sloping hills and rock formations.
"One of the development criteria we've established in this region is everybody should have access to a natural area within a 15-minute walk of their home, " Houck says.
"Today the dreams of 15 million Chileans are with us and also the hopes of all of Latin America, the natural area to expand this agreement, " said Chilean President Ricardo Lagos.
The government is anxious to develop the tourism industry, and this should be a natural growth area.
WSJ: Business Asia: Investing: It's More Frustrating in the Philippines
It also says that many of the unregulated power generators will need to broaden their fuel options, meaning they will look for other participants not just in the natural gas area but also in the wind, solar and hydro sectors.
FORBES: Utility Mergers Rising but Picking Partners is Tricky
Campaigners told the High Court they would ruin the natural beauty of the area around Barnwell Manor.
The Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust aims to protect land, buildings and natural resources in the area.
More than 500 residents near Bath have submitted objections against proposals to extract natural gas in the area.
BBC: Keynsham residents against natural gas extraction plans
Plans to develop the former Surrey home of Lord Beaverbrook will damage an area of natural beauty, campaigners say.
The most obvious growth area for natural gas in transportation is for urban fleets (taxis, buses and other service vehicles) that have access to a central refueling facility.
WSJ: Daniel Yergin on the Shale Gas Revolution: Stepping on the Gas
"It's the sheer size of the sign that is the problem it will be 15ft wide and 9ft high in an area of natural beauty which needs to be protected, " he added.
BBC: Dyfi Bridge: Snowdonia National Park road sign objection
The petition, which has been posted on the borough council's website, said the green was used by people of all ages and many sporting clubs and was also "an area of natural beauty".
The sweep of the continent into the sea creates a biomass buffet at the tip of the Louisiana boot, endowing the area with natural gifts in and near the water, both living and inert.
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Brancaster beach is backed by sand dunes and a golf course.
Understanding natural disasters is another critical area for sustainable development in which the IGCP can make a difference.
West Berkshire Council hopes to redevelop the land, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with affordable housing.
Earlier versions of this story incorrectly suggested the turbines would be placed in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
But protest groups formed to oppose the scheme say the planned route would damage an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The Quantock Hills are protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and cared for by a partnership of organisations.
The Forestry Commission said 80% of the black grouse population was concentrated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Andrew Nunn, cabinet member for the environment, said EDF must "recognise its duty" to protect the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Around 44% of Wiltshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty and 14% is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Covering 5268 square kilometres the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere was granted its status in recognition of the special natural qualities that characterise the area.
The 60cm (2ft) pipe will be laid through the Cranborne Chase and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from Corfe Mullen to Salisbury.
The birds of prey at the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are laying their eggs about 10 days later than normal.
It is also a registered Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
But some people living in and around the Falmer area have objected to the idea of a 22, 000-seater football stadium in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
The authority says the beaches are all within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and works will be of the highest standard to ensure they meet guidelines.
应用推荐