A new study finds that two conservation strategies provide complementary benefits to native birds found in coffee-growing regions. Setting aside forest conserves more forest specialists and breeding ...

A Bird Friendly label on a bag of coffee beans means that there is at least 40 percent shade covering the coffee on the farm. The farm must have at least 10 different species of trees and 60% of the ...

Since 1970, bird populations in North America have declined by approximately 2.9 billion birds, a loss of more than one in four birds. Factors in this decline include habitat loss and ecosystem ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The Aves y Cafe program in Venezuela aids rural communities by encouraging community-centered shade coffee agroforestry, while protecting rare and ...

Help the birds. Buy a cup, or better still a pound of shade grown coffee: We who are concerned about bettering the environment, have many ways, some we have yet to think of, to make improvements. As a ...

Bee sitting on a flowering coffee plant. (CN) — Coffee bean farmers produce 25% greater yields on their crops thanks to birds’ and bees’ efforts in helping to pollinate the beloved plants, according ...

The days are getting shorter, and many places are feeling more of a nip in the air. Some birds fly south to warmer temperatures as the last leaves fall from the trees. Others, though, opt to stay put ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bird feeders are fun and engaging additions to your yard and garden. They allow you to supply a source of food for different kinds of birds to ...

A new initiative will make it easier for regional coffee and chocolate industries in Latin America to join the global movement to produce sustainable food. Elisabeth King Dr. Ruth Bennett holding a ...