Soil Conservation

Dirt is everywhere. Playgrounds, parks, backyards, farms…we’re so used to seeing it all around us that it can be easy to overlook the important role it has in the world. Soil is a home for many living organisms, providing nutrients and stability that enable plant growth. When soil is lost through erosion, contamination, or overuse,… [Read More]

Termites. We commonly associate them with being destructive pests that wreak havoc on the wood in homes and other structures. But very few of the thousands of known termite species are actually a nuisance to people. The majority of these insects live in the ground. Those in Africa are “mound builders”, constructing some of the… [Read More]