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Biodiversity Conservation Information System
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.
http://www.biodiversity.org/
ESRI Conservation Program
Conservation information and links to organisations.
http://www.conservationgis.org/
Biodiversity and Worldmap
Measuring biodiversity value and selecting priority areas for conservation. Page includes graph and resource links.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/pro...
Biological Conservation Newsletter
A monthly publication of the Department of Systematic Biology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
http://ravenel.si.edu/bcn/
Conservation Breeding Specialist Group
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.
http://www.cbsg.org/
Temper of the Times Foundation
US. Promotes use of standard marketing concepts to increase environmental awareness. Gives application guidelines and procedures, with information on previous grantees.
http://www.temperfund.org
Conservation Management Institute
Addresses multidisciplinary research questions that affect conservation management effectiveness.
http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/
Darwin Initiative Biodiversity Conservation
A UK government grant scheme to promote biodiversity protection and sustainable resource use in less developed countries. Project, programme and monitoring information.
http://www.darwin.gov.uk
WildCRU Wildlife Conservation Research Unit
Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details.
http://www.wildcru.org/
Bushmeat Crisis Task Force
A consortium of conservation organizations and scientists dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by commercial hunting of wildlife for sale as meat.
http://www.bushmeat.org/
Pacific Conservation Biology
Papers on conservation research and management in the Pacific region.
http://wwwscience.murdoch.edu.au/centres/o...
Biodiversity Conservation
A national strategy and action plan of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
http://bpsp-neca.brim.ac.cn/books/actpln_u...
International Trust for Nature Conservation
A UK charity working mainly in Nepal and India. Gives information on species and habitat protection, monitoring, reforestation and environmental education.
http://www.itnc.org/
Rainforest Conservation Fund
A non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the world's tropical forests.
http://www.rainforestconservation.org/
Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust
Concerned with the conservation of species, habitats and biodiversity.
http://www.offwell.free-online.co.uk/conse...
Biodiversity Conservation Programme
For the Eastern Caribbean, 1990-1999.
http://www.irf.org/irhome.html
Conservation International (CI)
Nonprofit organization 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.
http://www.conservation.org/
NatureServe Explorer
Source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada.
http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/
Native America
Information about the plants and animals of North America, research being undertaken, restoration/protection projects and membership details.
http://nativeamerica.org/
World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Source of nature conservation information.
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
National Biodiversity Network
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.
http://www.nbn.org.uk/
ASEAN Regional Centre for Biodiversity Conservation
Supports the generation, exchange and dissemination of information related to biodiversity conservation in South East Asia and serves as the focus for networking and institutional linkage among ASEAN Member countries and between ASEAN and EU partner organizations.
http://www.arcbc.org.ph/
Tropical Research and Conservation Centre
Research and education in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of marine environments of East Malaysia.
http://www.tracc.00server.com/
The Whitley Awards Foundation
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.
http://www.whitleyaward.org/
Calypso Environmental Research Bureau
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 sponsers.
http://members.fortunecity.es/calypso/
Research, Conservation and Education
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.
http://www.coryi.org/
Ulster Wildlife Trust
Provides information about habitats, species, reserves, and projects being undertaken. Current news, events and contact detail are also given.
http://www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org/
Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity conservation programme for the Eastern Caribbean, 1990-1999.
http://www.irf.org/irbiodiv.html
Mangrove Environmental Protection Group
Established in 1994 in San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico to protect the mangrove wetlands from damage by tourism and shrimp farmers. Gives history of the group, current projects and photographs of the area.
http://www.elmanglar.com/
Conservation Law Foundation
Using law, economics and science to solve the environmental problems that threaten the people, natural resources and communities of New England.
http://www.clf.org/
Biodiversity Conservation
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) implements and coordinates programs or activities that study, conserve, and manage biological diversity, both domestically and internationally.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/overview...
National Park Service: Parknet
Official site, with extensive information on America's National Parks and their management.
http://www.nps.gov/
Wild World
Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld
Oryx
A journal that provides a comprehensive review of the conservation and status of fauna, flora and habitats, and of conservation policy and sustainable use.
http://titles.cambridge.org/journals/journ...
International Marine Mammal Association
Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education.
http://www.imma.org/
Earthroots Park Alert
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.
http://www.parkalert.org
Eldis Biodiversity Resource Guide
Offers a structured overview of the subject, particularly in the context of international development and the environment.
http://www.eldis.org/biodiversity/index.ht...
Biodiversity Servers
Links to many biodiversity sites.
http://www.ecnc.nl/doc/servers/biodiver.ht...
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation 1999
Information on all aspects of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act, 1999
http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/index.h...
Teaming With Wildlife
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.
http://www.teaming.com/
Last Refuge Ltd.
Supporting endangered environments and species through films and images, with photo and sound galleries and information about films made and the awards won.
http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/home1.html
The Paradise
Information about the threats to cacti, bromeliads and other plants and wildlife in Brazil.
http://www.cactos.com.br/us/index.php
Biodiversity Support Program
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.
http://www.bsponline.org/
Natural Resources Defense Council
Information about the threats to endangered animals and their habitats.
http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/default.asp
Office of Protected Resources
Provides advice for national policy direction and conservation of marine mammals, endangered species and their habitats.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/prot_res...
Wildlife Conservation Network
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.
http://www.wildnet.org
Wildlife Conservation Society
Organization responsible for the City's zoos and for the aquarium in Brooklyn. The Bronx Zoo is their premier attraction. They also engage in research and other conservation activities on an international level.
http://www.wcs.org/
Conservation Environment Ecosystems
Focuses on the privatization of important conservation lands by Toronto Conservation Authority in the Rouge Park.
http://www.blackhole.on.ca/main.htm
The Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species
Dedicated to preserving and protecting rare and endangered wildlife, with much of the research conducted since its foudning in 1975 has become critical in helping save many species from extinction.
http://cres.sandiegozoo.org/
Biodiversity Conservation Network
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.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/bsp/bcn/
Conservation Fund
Established in 1986, the fund has protected over 1.4 million acres of the nation's natural and cultural heritage, seeking sustainable solutions by integrating environmental and economic goals.
http://www.conservationfund.org/conservati...
Biodiversity Program
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.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/biodiversity/
Indiana Conservation
Dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity in Indiana, includes lists and descriptions of endangered species and habitats, and news and updates of conservation groups.
http://ice.butler.edu
Biosis
An abstracting and indexing service for the life sciences.
http://www.biosis.org.uk/
The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands
Information about the Foundation, a scientific research organization.
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/
Center for Conservation Biology at Stanford University
Specializes in the education and study of biodiversity conservation, environmental policy, social awareness, and land restoration. Page includes list of research projects and publications.
http://www.stanford.edu/group/CCB/research...
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Provides a list of animals that are endangered and tells how they are being threatened.
http://www.redlist.org/
Conservation through Research Education and Action
A UK charitable organisation dedicated to the conservation of tropical environments in Panama. Gives information on research being undertaken and conservation projects.
http://www.crea-panama.org
BP Conservation Project
Provides funding for student led conservation projects world-wide.
http://www.bp.com/conservation/
UNEP-WCMC Species Conservation Database - Animals
The web frontend to the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre species conservation database of animals. This website provides access to the international legislative and distribution information of animal species throughout the world.
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/index.html?http:/...
Center for Applied Biodiversity Science
A division of Conservation International, calling attention to areas of biodiversity that are threatened with destruction.
http://www.biodiversityscience.org/xp/CABS...
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
UK based charity that promotes and manages natural preserves. Features mission statement, project descriptions, news, and contacts.
http://www.wiltshirewildlife.org
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