The Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Africa are among the oldest hunter-gatherer communities in the world and have lived for thousands of years using traditional hunting techniques. These include poisoned arrows, animal calls, and tracking skills passed down through generations. The Bushmen’s hunting practices are sustainable and do not cause unnecessary damage to the environment. However, modernization and governmental…
Bushbabies, also known as galagos, are small primates native to Africa. They are highly social animals that live in family groups and communicate with each other using vocalizations and body language. Bushbabies are omnivores and eat a diet of fruits, leaves, insects, and small vertebrates. They have a complex reproductive system that allows females to produce up to three offspring…
Bushtucker, or bushfood, is a source of cuisine that uses native flora and fauna from Australia. It has been a part of the Indigenous culture for thousands of years, providing them with the necessary resources to survive in the vast continent. Bushtucker includes fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat and fish. Its popularity has now moved into mainstream culture, becoming a source…
Off-grid living has been gaining popularity as more people look to live a self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle. Building a bushcraft shelter is an important skill for those wishing to live off-grid or have a backup shelter for emergencies. Bushcraft shelters are made from natural materials found in the wilderness and can protect against the elements. Learning this skill can improve…
Australia is one of the best destinations for bushwalking, offering diverse natural beauty and rugged landscapes. The top 10 bushwalking destinations include the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in Tasmania, Blue Mountains National Park in New South Wales, Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, Grampians National Park in Victoria, Lamington National Park in Queensland, Wilsons Promontory National Park…
The increasing intensity and duration of bushfires around the world due to rising temperatures and droughts are causing significant harm to human health, both immediately and over the long term. Exposure to fire, smoke, and other air pollutants can result in respiratory issues, eye and skin irritation, mental health problems, and long-term health conditions such as chronic respiratory problems, cardiovascular…
Bushland conservation efforts have achieved notable successes in recent years, including the creation of national parks and reserves, restoration of degraded areas, and the recovery of threatened species. However, loss of bushland due to urbanization and agricultural land use remains a primary failure, reducing wildlife habitat and leading to fragmentation. To succeed, future conservation efforts will require a collaborative and…
Empowering small farmers in the plantation industry is vital for sustainable development. Small farmers need access to resources such as land, water, seeds, and fertilizers to produce high-quality crops. One strategy is to provide them with land titles, ensuring security of tenure. Governments and development partners should invest in irrigation infrastructure to provide reliable water sources, quality seeds and fertilizers…
Minimum stream flows, which include the water levels and quality required for a stream to remain healthy, are established through legislation but some experts suggest that they may not be enough to protect our waterways. While legislation exists in different countries and states, including the US and Australia, the impacts of climate change and increasing water demands may affect stream…
The increase of the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 over three years was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2007, leading to debates about small businesses and which could have a positive or negative effect from this increase. Those in support of the increase argued that higher wages would increase worker purchasing power to produce more…