Biodiversity Is Essential

That’s why this site looks at species and other aspects of biodiversity: the beauty of it and what minor or major role species play in our lives. While it is about wonder and enjoyment, there is often also a reference to the already felt or upcoming impact of climate change,

Flowers, rocks and birds in Loei

Flowers, rocks and birds in Loei

By Arnoud Steeman  / March 6, 2021
It was 8th March 2020. I travelled from Hanoi, Vietnam, to Bangkok, Thailand for a last two weeks of work...
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An oasis of trees at the Mekong

An oasis of trees at the Mekong

By Arnoud Steeman  / March 6, 2021
Robert and his family live in Chiang Khan, Loei, Thailand, along the Mekong. With mists in the mornings or golden-red...
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Bau Tro Lake

Bau Tro Lake

By Arnoud Steeman  / August 30, 2019
At the edge of Dong Hoi lies a quiet area, a fresh water lake surrounded by protection forest. The lake,...
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Photo impressions of biodiversity of UP campus, Los Baños, the Philippines

Photo impressions of biodiversity of UP campus, Los Baños, the Philippines

By Arnoud Steeman  / May 14, 2019
My work led me to the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) in Los Baños, the Philippines. It is located on...
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Biodiversity in a city – Abidjan

Biodiversity in a city – Abidjan

By Arnoud Steeman  / February 5, 2019
Cities can hold a surprising amount of biodiversity. Abidjan, in Côte d'Ivoire, may not instantly come to mind as one...
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Biodiversity in a ricefield area

Biodiversity in a ricefield area

By Arnoud Steeman  / January 17, 2019
One does not have to go far to find an amazing array of biodiversity, even in a big city. This...
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Bird watching with school students

Bird watching with school students

By Arnoud Steeman  / January 16, 2019
In January 2018 students of a school in Dong Hoi went birding. The school organises regularly out-school events so that...
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Nature education on the beach

Nature education on the beach

By Arnoud Steeman  / January 6, 2019
In July 2016 we started with nature education activities in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh province, Vietnam. These are photographic impressions....
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Eelgrass, a species of valuable seagrass

Eelgrass, a species of valuable seagrass

By Arnoud Steeman  / March 6, 2015
Eelgrass -Zostera marina - is a seagrass. Seagrasses grow in shallow waters along coasts. Seagrass beds represent, some say, the...
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The Oak – Its durability will be tested

The Oak – Its durability will be tested

By Arnoud Steeman  / December 4, 2014
The Oak, a symbol of old for strength and durability, stirring the imagination throughout the ages, beloved, and of economic...
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