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Bird abatement

Deutsch: Vogelabwehr / Español: Control de aves / Português: Controle de aves / Français: Dissuasion des oiseaux / Italiano: Allontanamento degli uccelli

Bird abatement in the environmental context refers to the methods and strategies employed to deter or manage bird populations in specific areas to prevent or minimize conflicts with human activities while ensuring the Protection and conservation of birds. This practice is crucial in various settings, such as airports, agricultural lands, urban areas, and industrial sites, where large congregations of birds can pose threats to safety, cause economic damages, or disrupt operations.

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Birth control

A birth control is preventing birth or reducing Frequency of birth, primarily by preventing conception.

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Birth defects

birth defects are unhealthy defects found in newborns, often caused by the mother's Exposure to Environmental hazards or the intake of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy.

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Birth rate

A birth rate is the number of babies born annually per 1,000 women of reproductive age in any given set of people.

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Bisection scoring

A bisection scoring is used when Metric value distribution is based upon data from unimpaired reference sites. The 25th Percentile becomes the minimum value for the highest score: the

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Bison

Deutsch: Bison / Español: Bisonte / Português: Bisão / Français: Bison / Italiano: Bisonte

In the environmental context, the bison is a large, herbivorous mammal known for its significant ecological role and historical importance in various ecosystems, particularly in North America and Europe. Two primary species are recognized: the American bison (Bison bison), which roams North America's grasslands, and the European bison (Bison bonasus), or wisent, found in European forests and grasslands. Bison play a crucial role in maintaining the health and diversity of the ecosystems they inhabit by grazing, which influences plant community dynamics and provides habitat for other species.

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Bison bison

Deutsch: Bison bison / Español: Bison bison / Português: Bison bison / Français: Bison bison / Italiano: Bison bison

Bison bison, commonly known as the American bison or buffalo, is a large herbivore native to North America. In the context of the environment, Bison bison plays a crucial role in the health and maintenance of grassland ecosystems. This species is a keystone species, meaning its presence and behaviors have a significant impact on the environment and other species within the ecosystem.

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Bison bonasus

Deutsch: Bison bonasus / Español: Bison bonasus / Português: Bison bonasus / Français: Bison bonasus / Italiano: Bison bonasus

Bison bonasus, commonly known as the European bison or wisent, is a large herbivore native to Europe. In the context of the environment, Bison bonasus plays a crucial role in forest and grassland ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity and habitat maintenance. As a keystone species, its presence significantly influences the structure and function of the ecosystems it inhabits.

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Bitumen

Deutsch: Bitumen / Español: Betun / Português: Betume / Français: Bitume / Italiano: Bitume
A Bitumen is Gooey, black, high-sulfur, heavy oil extracted from tar sand and then upgraded to synthetic Fuel oil.

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Bituminous coal

A Bituminous coal is a dense, black, soft coal, often with well -defined bands of bright and dull material.

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