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The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity ...

Worldwatch analyzes interdisciplinary environmental data from around the world, providing information on how to build a sustainable society.

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Vast Rainforest, Forest and Biodiversity Conservation News & Information -- Forest Conservation Portal ...

Information and regulations on hunting, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking trails, boating safety, the Florida panther and other endangered and threatened species ...

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NRDC fights to protect threatened and endangered species, to restore their habitats, and to bring their populations back to sustainable levels ...

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Page updated 9 August 2002 Returning Thirsty: Water, Livelihoods and Returnees in the Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea For more information contact ODI's Water Policy Programme This study grew from the realisation that increasingly intensive resource exploitation, coupled with relatively sparse data on the nature and extent of the renewable natural resource base, could spell problems for the future ...

CABI Bioscience - a Division of CAB International, an intergovernmental organization providing services worldwide to agriculture, forestry, human health and the management of natural resources ...

General .. Information ... Highlights ... (updated the 13th of August, 2002) New update, 13 August What is TRAFFIC TRAFFIC network What is wildlife trade Priority Species Priority Resources Priority Ecoregions Publications Bulletin Dispatches TRAFFIC Online reports Species in Danger reports CITES 1997 CITES 2000 Regional Publications Shark Publications How can you help Job opportunities ...

Young Scientists Students on San Cristobal Island join a worldwide network studying surface ozone. The Charles Darwin Research Station conducts research for conservation in terrestrial and marine Galapagos. Green Sea turtles Marine Biologists monitor nesting green turtles as part of a new project that aims to protect and conserve the species. Pollen Collection Training in Spain provides ...

The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and to conserve them and their natural habitats through education, science, advocacy, horticulture and land stewardship ...

2000 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Contact Information ...

Species Survival Commission Photo by Dave Watts Please contact the webweaver with any comments or suggestions about this site. Welcome to the Species Survival Commission of IUCN-the World Conservation Union The world's largest species conservation network Whilst navigating the SSC site, click on the IUCN logo in the top left hand corner of the page to return to the IUCN home page or the adjacent ...

Home Search the Database About Amphibians About AmphibiaWeb Links Discussion Board Site Map AmphibiaWeb, a site inspired by global amphibian declines, is an online system that allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation. AmphibiaWeb offers ready access to taxonomic information for every recognized species of amphibian in the world. Species descriptions, life history ...

The Conservation Law Foundation uses law, economics and science to solve the environmental problems that threaten the people, natural resources and communities of New England.

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation works to conserve herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) by promoting herpetology research, sound habitat management, and educating the public about amphibians and reptiles.

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) of the University of Greenwich is an internationally recognised centre of expertise in research and consultancy in the environment and natural resources sector ...

Catalyzing Endangered Species Survival Important Message from CBSG: Minneapolis, May 22, 2002---Dr. Ulysses S. Seal has announced to the membership of the CBSG that he has been diagnosed with a large cell adenocarcinoma of the lung with metastases. The Conservation Breeding Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission has been led by Ulie for 22 years. If you would like to send a ...

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NatureServe Explorer: An Online Encyclopedia of Life. NatureServe Explorer is an authoritative source for conservation information on more than 50, 000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada.

Plant Conservation Alliance Website ...

Bringing alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharials back from the edge of extinction and returning them to former abundance is one of the true success stories in international wildlife conservation. Much of this success stems from the work of the Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG), an international etwork of people working to conserve the world's 23 species of crocodilians. The ...

Online Resources for Marine Mammal Conservation The International Marine Mammal Association is dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education. Articles Harp seal population likely declining (November 23 1999) FRCC Seal Recommendations Dangerous, Scientifically Groundless (May 6 1999) Steller Sea Lions and Pollock Fisheries: Comments ...

Welcome to Plant Talk the only magazine to provide on a world scale information, encouragement and advice on plant conservation. Now read in over 100 countries, Plant Talk is a vital and unique source of concise, targetted information for professionals, students, and all those with a serious interest in plants and the environment. Plant Talk is published quarterly by the National Tropical ...

Dedicated to the care, conservation and species survival of turtles and tortoises. Care sheets, galleries, husbandry and membership information ...

The ASM is a group dedicated to promoting interest in mammals throughout the world through research, education, and communication among scientists and the general public. The ASM accomplishes this through annual meetings, international conferences, committee activities, research and educational awards, and publication of scientific and non-technical materials, including the Journal of Mammalogy.

NOAA Fisheries or the National Marine Fisheries Service strategic plan contains three goals; rebuild and maintain sustainable fisheries, promote the recovery of protected species, protect and maintain the health of coastal marine habitats.

This page was last updated on: June 05, 2002 ASEAN Regional Centre for Biodiversity Conservation The Gateway to Biodiversity Information in Southeast Asia The ASEAN Regional Centre for Biodiversity Conservation (ARCBC) serves as the central focus for networking and institutional linkage among ASEAN Members Countries (AMCs) and between ASEAN and European Union (EU) partner organizations to ...

The National Birds of Prey Centre is probably the most significant raptor collection in the world, with around 80 species & 300 raptors. We lead the world in captive breeding with 60 species so far.

Articles and background information for ecological direct action. UK and global news, links, contacts and more ...

Worldwide opportunities for ecotourists in active holidays in wildlife conservation, animal rescue centers and fieldwork.

Updates: March 2002 Help Save a Natural Forest in the Congo Create Langoue National Park Don't miss Mike Fay's Latest Progress Reports ...

CABS Home | Contact Us | Fast Facts | Search | Site Map Tropical Ecology, Assessment, Monitoring Initiative will establish a network among existing field stations in all of the world's major tropical ecoregions to monitor biodiversity. Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Conservation initiatives, field research and partnerships addressing the worldwide decline in reptiles and amphibians.

The Marine Fish Conservation Network (MFCN) is a coalition of over 110 national and regional environmental organizations, commercial and recreational fishing groups, aquariums, and marine science groups dedicated to conserving marine fish and to promoting their long-term sustainability.

The Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) works to preserve the world's endangered 'keystone' predator species--which are crucial to the survival of their ecosystems--through habitat preservation, captive breeding, and education.

Its purpose is to further appreciation and conservation of Virginia's native plants and habitats. Incorporated in Virginia as a not-for-profit, publicly supported organization, it is tax-exempt under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Society's programs emphasize public education, protection of endangered species, habitat preservation, and encouragement of appropriate landscape use of native ...

The African Blackwood Conservation Project(ABCP) is a grass-roots effort to replenish this tree in Tanzania.

An educational site for fishermen, aquarists, conservationists, students and teachers for the study, conservation and preservation of native fish.

The Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) works to preserve the world's endangered 'keystone' predator species--which are crucial to the survival of their ecosystems--through habitat preservation, captive breeding, and education.

Home Page | What's New | General | Research | Education | Membership | Members Only CONSERVATION The conservation mission of the Society is reflected principally in the duties charged to the Conservation Committee by the Society's Constitution: to establish liaison between the Society, conservation groups, and research resources development agencies, provide information on the status of wild ...

Kamloops Wildlife Park in British Columbia Canada features Wildlife Rehabilitation, Environmental Education Department, Endangered Species Survival Plans including the largest Burrowing Owl Captive Breeding Program in North America. Contact 250-573-3242 ...

The Shark Trust is a non-profit organisation that campaigns for shark conservation and legislation to protect sharks from overfishing. Online petitions, adoptions, information, gallery and much more ...

Falklands Conservation Protecting the Unique Wildlife of the Falkland Islands and the South Atlantic Falklands Conservation monitors and protects the exceptional wildlife heritage of the Falkland Islands. The Islands are one of the last great wilderness sites on Earth and form a unique bridge between the Antarctic and South American continent. We have offices in Stanley, Falkland Islands and ...

Our mission is to achieve practical solutions to conservation problems by undertaking original research on aspects of fundamental biology relevant to wildlife conservation and environmental management ...

Click to Enter The Official Site of the Madagascar Fauna Group ...

MNPS Maryland Native Plant Society native plants native plants of maryland native plants in maryland tree trees weeds weed wildflower native plant native species native flora native plant species endemic species propagation endemic flora indigenous species bioregional bioregional flora ecology butterfly natural history horticulture botanical ethnobotany biodiversity environment nursery ...

Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust Promoting the British Countryside Home About us Conservation Education Wildlife Habitats Maps Search Resources Sponsors Conservation The number of species world wide has been variously estimated to be anywhere between 2 - 100 million species. 1.4 million species have actually been named and described. Britain has its own fair share of this wealth of wildlife.

MekongInfo, the interactive system for sharing information and knowledge about participatory natural resource management (NRM) in the Lower Mekong Basin ...

Fisheries Conservation - Working with professionals and communities to protect our fish and our fisheries ...

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN ...

Introduction to the Australian Network for Plant Conservation, its objectives and how it operates as a communication network linking those concerned with Australia's threatened plants.

The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics provides research and commercial services in plant gene characterisation, genetic fingerprinting technology and genetic transformation.

Welcome The Rainforest Conservation Fund is an all-volunteer non-profit organization (501)(c)(3), that is dedicated to preserving the world's tropical forests. Our main project is the Reserva Comunal Tamshiyacu- Tahuayo (RCTT) in the Peruvian Amazon. The RCF web site is very generously hosted by onShore Site design and maintainance by GE Neise Digital Communication THE CHALLENGE How do you save ...

THE SOUTH AFRICAN WHITE SHARK RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS A NON PROFIT ORGANISATION DEDICATED TO WHITE SHARK RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION. THE INSTITUTE IS RUNNING A BIG INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUACTION PROGRAM INCLUDING WHITE SHARK EXPEDITIONS, INTERNATIONAL LECTURE TOURS AS WELL AS MEMBERSHIP AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS. THE SOUTH AFRICAN WHITE SHARK RESEARCH INSTITUTE HAS ALSO ...

The Antiguan racer - the world's rarest snake and how it was saved from extinction. An exciting educational website with film clips, photos and games created by Fauna & Flora International, The Wildscreen Trust and at-Bristol.

1998 by The University of Georgia and the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance Photos by Hugh and Carol Nourse Website designed by Jeff Walker ...

Flora & Fauna Conservation The Conservation & Research Department is involved in a number of Australian and International Conservation programs. Our level of involvement in the recovery of these species ranges from the captive breeding and release of endangered animals into the wild to an advisory/mentor role for a number of overseas programs. About Us Three Different Zoos The ZPGB's ...

Conservation through Captive Breeding PROMOTES SOUND HUSBANDRY DEVOTED TO FIGHTING INTRUSIVE LEGISLATION INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION UNIQUE RINGING REGISTRATION SCHEME PRO-EUROPEAN MAGAZINE WORLDWIDE MEMBERSHIP ...

International Mire Conservation Group ...

ECNC home page | feedback | search | previous | next | bottom European Union Nature Conservation Policy and Legislation The very beginning: Treaty establishing the European Community (1957) Amended by the Single European Act (SEA, 1987) and the establishment of the Treaty on European Union (Maastricht Treaty, 1992 as amended by the Amsterdam Treaty, 1997). A complete chronology of the Union.

Vechur Conservation Trust, dedicated to the cause of biodiversity conservation is formed to save Vechur, the smallest cow in the world, from the brink of extinction.

The Coleopterists Society is an international organization devoted to the study of all aspects of systematics and biology of beetles of the world.

ZooWatch About ZooWatch Aquaria & Marine Parks Conservation & Zoos Links to ZooWatch See also Small and Beautiful Special projects at Zoos Wild and Natural Zoo News Zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks ZooWatch is a UK webportal to sites related to zoological parks and gardens in the UK and Ireland. This website is a resource for education, conservation and tourism. The links are organised into ...

The Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society(GMTCS) - working with local communities near Shell Beach, Guyana, to raise awareness of and promote community-based wildlife management of marine turtles.

Conservation through birding seeks to heighten the awareness of birders about conserving nature.

Environmental Entomology, Invertebrate and Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Surveys, Bird and Insect Databases, Environmental Impact Assessments, Invertebrate Conservation ...

Back to NBSAP Websites Index Page REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION National Strategy and Action Plan !! Tashkent 1998 Approved by: Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mr Islam Abduganiyevitch Karimov 1st April 1998. Decree No. 139 NB. The Russian version of the National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan is the original version which ...

Scope and Call for Papers Editors Tables of Contents Notes for Contributors Contact Information Subscription Rates _____ Sample Papers to Download _____ A journal dedicated to conservation and wildlife management in the Pacific region. Scope and Call for Papers Pacific Conservation Biology is a journal dedicated to conservation and wildlife management in the Pacific region. Papers on any aspect ...

Inquiries into Conservation Genetics 4th Edition The content of this Web Site was created as course work by students studying conservation genetics in Biology 4FF3 - Biology Inquiry, at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, between 1997 and 1999. Biology Inquiry - Conservation Genetics is a fourth-year undergraduate course taught as self-study, problem-based learning. This site is presented for ...

International Aviculturists Society, Caloosahatchee Aviary (a.k.a. The Funny Farm) are all dedicated to improving the welfare of parrots and companion birds both in captivity and in the wild. The site contains papers on conservation and research efforts on behalf of parrots as well a general information on parrot care, behavior and disease prevention.

Neotropical Grassland Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of the grasslands, wetlands, savannahs, and scrub ecosystems and habitats of Latin America.

The Center for the Study of Tropic Birds, Inc. conducts several programs studying and preserving wildlife in various locations by means of educational programs and research stations.

Our aim is to help ensure the long-term survival of endangered species such as wolves, lynx and chamois through an integrated approach to solutions for co-existence with people. Supporting conservation projects in Slovakia, central Europe, since 1988 ...

Biodiversity Programs Copyright 1997 Smithsonian Institution Web site design by SilverWeb, Ltd. & Kim Nichols, Smithsonian Institution Last Updated: June 1, 1998 ...

Published by Cambridge University Press Hardback and Paperback editions available Available 3/2002 Go to: Table of Contents Take Home Messages About the Authors Reviews Vortex and Data files Erratum Links and Downloads Introduction to Conservation Genetics An introductory text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students on the genetic principles and practices involved in conservation by ...

Seagrass recovery using JEB Jim's Environmental Boat a patented planting boat used to recovery prop scared and other related damages to seagrass beds ...

Collembola FAQ by LemnaTec ...

Modeling, data analysis and risk assessment studies for bird populations by Applied Biomathematics. Research projects involving population viability analyses and habitat-based metapopulation modeling of California Gnatcatcher, Marbled Murrelet, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Northern Spotted Owl, and Helmeted Honeyeater. Data analysis for endangered and ...

About this Web Site This web site is dedicated to the conservation and management of forest birds in the Laurentian Mixed Forest Ecoregion of the Western Great Lakes Basin. Funding for this project is provided by the Great Lakes National Program Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Contributors include scientists from the Cofrin Arboretum Center for Biodiversity at the University ...

Psittacine Incubation Techniques, Incubation Periods, and First Generation Captive Raised Breeding (Egg laying) Data Dedicated to the Birds of the World PSITTACINE INCUBATION E. Trent Swigert (currently Cheif Operating Officer - Caloosahatchee Aviaries and Botanical Gardens aka - The Funny Farm) Formerly - Curator of Birds Avicultural Breeding & Research Center Loxahatchee, Florida USA Excerpted ...

Spider Conservation in the United States By: Kevin L. Skerl Spiders, like many other invertebrates, have traditionally suffered a lack of attention from conservation professionals and the general public. As more information becomes available, however, scientists are gaining a better understanding of spiders' integral role in natural systems and of the need to improve protection efforts.

Plant Conservation Group @ University of Abertay ...

Introduction to the Australian Network for Plant Conservation, its objectives and how it operates as a communication network linking those concerned with Australia's threatened plants.

Project description and results from an NSF-funded multi-taxa biotic inventory and conservation assessment of three threatened forested ecosystems in Vietnam.

CPPA's National Biodiversity Program. Le programme national sur la biodiversite de l'ACPP. The objective of this program is to establish the industry as a leader and partner in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. L'objectif de ce programme vise a positionner l'industrie en tant que chef de file et partenaire dans la conservation et l'utilisation durable de la biodiversite. Searc ...

Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes) Recovery Update Mike Lockhart Astrid Vargas Paul Marinari Pete Gober National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center, 410 Grand Ave., Suite 315, Laramie, WY 82070. In 1998, the number of black-footed ferrets (ferrets; Mustela nigripes) produced from Species Survival Plan (SSP) captive breeding facilities (six zoos and one government breeding center) far ...

The Captive Breeding of Colubrid Snakes: This document, written by Steven T. Osborne, was originally published as a 4 part series in the 1982 edition ( Volume 4: Number 3, 4, 7, & 9 ) of the San Diego Herpetological Society Newsletter. Part I. A Brief History Part II. Annual Cycles and Breeding Techniques Part III. Preparing for Egg Laying and Hatching of Eggs Part IV. Raising of Hatchlings to ...

Providing the means for advertising for the environment through grants.

International Trust for Nature Conservation, Charity, Habitat and Species Conservation ...

Best viewed at 800x600 in Internet Explorer 4.0 , Netscape 4.0 and above Site designed, developed and maintained by : Varsha Maheshwari Copyrights 2001. All rights reserved ...

BIODIVERSITY IN ROMANIA Romania's Biodiversity Threats to Romania's Biodiversity Legal and Institutional Framework for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of Its Components National Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of Its Components Contact person : Ms. Adriana Baz Director of the Biodiversity Conservation Division, Ministry of Waters, Forests ...

Films and Images of Wildlife, Peoples and Environments, specialise in Aerial Filming, with Stock Film Footage, Sound Library and Digital Photo Library ...

A real world analysis of how to apply common sense and conservation to ethics in angling.

Captive Breeding and Reintroduction (from Foxes, Wolves, Jackals, and Dogs, the IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group's 1990 Action Plan) Introduction Mammals have been bred in captivity since humans first domesticated wild animals approximately 10, 000 years ago. Since this time, with few exceptions, most of the effort put into breeding mammals in captivity has been directed at the breeding of ...

INSTITUTE for TROPICAL ECOLOGY and CONSERVATION Tropical Conservation Ecology HOME INFO Station Courses Faculty Apply! Research After Course Trip E-mail ITEC Site Map Address Application Bocas Del Toro Biological Station Conservation Program Courses Education Program Employment and Volunteer Opportunities Evaluation By Previous Students Field Gear Required Faculty and Staff Frequently asked ...

Insect Conservation and the UK Biodiversity Action Plan The BENHS organised an event, Conserving Heathland Insects Workshop, at Dinton Pastures, Reading, on Saturday 15 May 1999. The event was led by Ian McLean (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) and Roger Key and David Sheppard (English Nature). In order to make the information presented at the workshop more widely available to BENHS members ...

CAPTIVE BREEDING & SPECIES REINTRODUCTIONS Corresponding Readings in Primack, Richard B. Essentials of Conservation Biology. Chapter 14: pages 361-393 Introduction: Captive breeding and subsequent re-introduction of a threatened species is an important and in some cases very successful tool for species conservation. Critics point to the need to conserve/restore habitat, list examples of ...

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The Monte Caimito Integral Reserve (RIMC) is a new conservation concept that merges the protection of the environment and the sustainable use of the natural resources. The RIMC protects one of the last remains of tropical rain forest in the coastal region of the Ecuadorian Choco. The RIMC projects are developed with the support of donations, volunteer work and the dedication of its founders; ...