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The National Park Service - http://www.nps.gov/
Charged with the trust of preserving the natural resources of America. |
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http://www.iucn.org/ - http://www.iucn.org/
The world conservation union, whose mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. |
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The Nature Conservancy - http://www.tnc.org/
Conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters. Includes details of campaigns and projects, and how members of the public can help. |
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Conservation International (CI) - http://www.conservation.org/
Nonprofit applies innovations in science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the Earth's biodiversity around the world. Includes conservation regions and programs, strategies, newsletters, publications and how to get involved. |
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World Conservation Monitoring Centre - http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources, and helps others to develop information systems of their own. |
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Wildlife Conservation Society - http://www.wcs.org/
USA organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs. |
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The Charles Darwin Foundation - http://www.darwinfoundation.org/
Founded in 1959, under the auspices of UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, the Charles Darwin Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos ecosystems. |
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2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Provides taxonomic, conservation status, and distribution information on taxa that are facing a high risk of global extinction. |
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Biodiversity Program - http://www.mnh.si.edu/biodiversity/
The program conducts studies relating to biological diversity, systematics, evolution and ecology and is one of the five National Museum of Natural History research initiatives. |
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NatureServe Explorer - http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/
Source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada. |
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation 1999 - http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/index.html
Information on all aspects of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act, 1999 |
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http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=ORX - http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=ORX
A journal that provides a comprehensive review of the conservation and status of fauna, flora and habitats, and of conservation policy and sustainable use. |
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Office of Protected Resources - http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/prot_res.html
Provides advice for national policy direction and conservation of marine mammals, endangered species and their habitats. |
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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - http://www.seashepherd.org
International non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. It uses direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action to expose and confront illegal activities. Includes details of campaigns and how members of the public can get involved. |
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Darwin Initiative Biodiversity Conservation - http://www.darwin.gov.uk
A UK government grant scheme to promote biodiversity protection and sustainable resource use in less developed countries. Project, programme and monitoring information. |
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Conservation Breeding Specialist Group - http://www.cbsg.org/
An international conserveration organization whose mission is to assist conservation of threatened animal and plant species through scientific management of small populations in wild habitats, with linkage to captive populations where needed. |
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The Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species - http://cres.sandiegozoo.org/
Dedicated to preserving and protecting rare and endangered wildlife, with much of the research conducted since its founding in 1975 has become critical in helping save many species from extinction. |
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Conservation Commons - http://www.biodiversity.org/
A partnership of major international organisations involved with biodiversity and conservation. Aiming to provide conservationists, government officials and others with access to important information about conservation of biodiversity. |
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Teaming With Wildlife - http://www.teaming.com/
A national campaign to prevent species from becoming endangered and to nurture a new generation of wildlife stewards by securing funding for state-level nongame wildlife conservation and related education and recreation programs. |
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WildCRU Wildlife Conservation Research Unit - http://www.wildcru.org/
Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details. |
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The Rufford Small Grants Foundation - http://www.ruffordsmallgrants.org/
The RSGF offers grant funding for a wide range of nature conservation projects worldwide. Includes information on the progress of funded projects and invites applications for new projects. |
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Species Survival Commission - http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/species/about_ssc/
Species conservation network: a science-based organization, offering to the conservation and development communities the knowledge and tools needed for sound decisions regarding ecosystems and the people who depend on them. The web site is an umbrella for the component specialist groups, programs, publications and Red Lists. |
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Biological Conservation Newsletter - http://botany.si.edu/pubs/bcn/
A monthly publication of the Department of Systematic Biology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. |
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Conservation Law Foundation - http://www.clf.org
Uses law, economics and science to solve the environmental problems that threaten the people, natural resources and communities of New England. |
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National Biodiversity Network - http://www.nbn.org.uk/
An information network of biodiversity data provided by a collaboration of organisations, such as the UK nature agencies, wildlife trusts, the Natural History Museum and others. |
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The Whitley Awards Foundation - http://www.whitleyaward.org/
Offers a wide range of awards and grants for nature conservation projects worldwide. Applications are welcome from those working in nature conservation, botanical and habitat conservation and renewable energy. |
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ESRI Conservation Program - http://www.conservationgis.org/
Conservation information and links to organisations. |
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Bushmeat Crisis Task Force - http://www.bushmeat.org/
A consortium of conservation organizations and scientists dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by commercial hunting of wildlife for sale as meat. |
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Conservation Management Institute - http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/
Addresses multidisciplinary research questions that affect conservation management effectiveness. |
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Biodiversity Conservation Network - http://www.worldwildlife.org/bsp/bcn/
BCN was established to test hypotheses about the conditions under which community-based enterprises can lead to conservation. This BCN Web site is no longer being updated, however, details of the research are still accessible. |
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Natural Resources Defense Council - http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/default.asp
Information about the threats to endangered animals and their habitats. |
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Mangrove Action Project - http://mangroveactionproject.org/
Promotes responsible management of mangroves and coastal environments. Lists the relevant issues, news items, their programs, and pictures. |
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Last Refuge Ltd. - http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/home1.html
Supporting endangered environments and species through films and images, with photo and sound galleries and information about films made and the awards won. |
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Biodiversity Support Program - http://www.bsponline.org/
Operated from 1989-2001 as a consortium of international conservation agencies. Numerous publications and other documents have been archived online. Emphasis on projects combining conservation with social and economic development. |
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Eldis Biodiversity Resource Guide - http://www.eldis.org/biodiversity/index.htm
Offers a structured overview of the subject, particularly in the context of international development and the environment. |
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Temper of the Times Foundation - http://www.temperfund.org
Provides funds to underwrite advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems in the United States. Application guidelines and procedures are given. |
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Ulster Wildlife Trust - http://www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org/
A conservation organisation in Northern Ireland and a partner in the network of Wildlife Trusts, providing information about habitats, species, reserves, and. projects being undertaking. Current news, events and contact detail are given. |
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Wildlife Conservation Network - http://www.wildnet.org
Information about the network which focuses on funding and supporting independent and innovative conservationists who are creating and implementing new strategies for saving endangered wildlife and habitats and the projects in progress. |
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Biodiversity Conservation - http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/overview/biodiversity.html
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) implements and coordinates programs or activities that study, conserve, and manage biological diversity, both domestically and internationally. |
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Wild World - http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld
Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation. |
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Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - http://www.wiltshirewildlife.org
UK based charity that promotes and manages natural preserves. Features mission statement, project descriptions, news, and contacts. |
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Research, Conservation and Education - http://www.coryi.org/
Engages in scientific research, conservation, and education activities involving wildlife species at all levels of biological organization, from the molecular level up to the biosphere level. |
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Wilderness International - http://www.wildernessintl.com
Promotes conservation through habitat projects, adventure activities, multimedia presentations and public education, all from a Christian viewpoint. |
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International Trust for Nature Conservation - http://www.itnc.org/
A UK charity working mainly in Nepal and India. Gives information on species and habitat protection, monitoring, reforestation and environmental education. |
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Adopt a Ranger - http://adopt-a-ranger.org
Park Rangers are the single most effective factor in conservation in national parks. Multilingual site explaining how members of the public can assist. |
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Carmarthenshire Biodiversity Partnership - http://www.carmarthenshirebiodiversity.co.uk
Describes the objectives and activities of this non-profit organization in Wales and includes information on the newsletter and events. |
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Biodiversity Conservation - http://bpsp-neca.brim.ac.cn/books/actpln_uzbek/index.html
A national strategy and action plan of the Republic of Uzbekistan. |
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Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust - http://www.offwell.free-online.co.uk/conserva.htm
Concerned with the conservation of species, habitats and biodiversity. |
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Wildlife Protection Foundation - http://www.wildlifeprotection.info
Works to save endangered species all over the world. Includes details of objectives, projects, funding, the adopt an animal scheme and the newsletter. |
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Earthroots Park Alert - http://www.parkalert.net/
Working to stop high-impact activities such as hunting, mining, ATV and snowmobile use in protected areas such as parks and conservations reserves. Information about the impact of these activities, and the action being taken, is given. |
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Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - http://www.tracc.00server.com/
Research and education in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of marine environments of East Malaysia. |
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Calypso Environmental Research Bureau - http://members.fortunecity.es/calypso/
A not-for-profit non-governmental organisation, aiming to preserve the natural heritage of the Mediterranean environment. Gives information on research being undertaken, the resources available and sponsors. |
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Biodiversity and Worldmap - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/projects/worldmap/
Measuring biodiversity value and selecting priority areas for conservation. Page includes graph and resource links. |
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Center for Conservation Biology at Stanford University - http://www.stanford.edu/group/CCB/research.html
Specializes in the education and study of biodiversity conservation, environmental policy, social awareness, and land restoration. Page includes list of research projects and publications. |
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The Paradise - http://www.cactos.com.br/us/index.php
Information about the threats to cacti, bromeliads and other plants and wildlife in Brazil. |