Ecology
What has lived in Town Branch in the past and what new ecologies live there now? This podcast examines the urban ecosystems of Lexington and how they can be impacted by human activities.
Terms
Ecology: Study of interactions among organisms and their environment
Environmental health: The physical, chemical and biological factors that contribute to the overall well-being of the environment. Scientists consider things like, air and water quality and biodiversity to understand the health of a local or regional ecosystems.
Further Reading
Center for Mollusk Conservation Brochure
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources – Freshwater Mussels and Aquatic Snails
Sounds of Kentucky
What plants and animals have found their home in Town Branch in the past? What can live there now? Julian Campbell, ecologist at the Bluegrass Woodland Restoration Center, and Monte Mcgregor, malacologist at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources describe how humans are a small piece of the rich mosaic of species and systems that make up the Town Branch ecosystem. Even though many species have left Town Branch and the bluegrass region, there are plenty of ways people can positively impact their ecosystems.