Knowledge: conservation
See Also:
- science → environment → biodiversity → organizations
- society → issues → environment → conservation and endangered species
- society → organizations → animal welfare → rescues and shelters
Links
- Species Survival Commission
http://www.iucn.org/themes/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.
- IUCN
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.
- 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.
- 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
http://www.redlist.org/ - Provides taxonomic, conservation status, and distribution information on taxa that are facing a high risk of global extinction.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wildlife Conservation Society
http://www.wcs.org/ - USA organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs.
- Conservation Management Institute
http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/ - Addresses multidisciplinary research questions that affect conservation management effectiveness.
- 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.
- International Marine Mammal Association
http://www.imma.org/ - Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wild World
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld - Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation.
- 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.
- Center for Applied Biodiversity Science
http://www.biodiversityscience.org/xp/CABS/home - A division of Conservation International, calling attention to areas of biodiversity that are threatened with destruction.
- Rainforest Conservation Fund
http://www.rainforestconservation.org/ - A non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the world's tropical forests.
- BP Conservation Project
http://www.bp.com/conservation/ - Provides funding for student led conservation projects world-wide.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust
http://www.offwell.free-online.co.uk/conserva.htm - Concerned with the conservation of species, habitats and biodiversity.
- Pacific Conservation Biology
http://wwwscience.murdoch.edu.au/centres/others/pcb/ - Papers on conservation research and management in the Pacific region.
- Biodiversity Conservation
http://bpsp-neca.brim.ac.cn/books/actpln_uzbek/index.html - A national strategy and action plan of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- ESRI Conservation Program
http://www.conservationgis.org/ - Conservation information and links to organisations.
- Natural Resources Defense Council
http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/default.asp - Information about the threats to endangered animals and their habitats.
- Indiana Conservation
http://ice.butler.edu - Dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity in Indiana, includes lists and descriptions of endangered species and habitats, and news and updates of conservation groups.
- Oryx
http://titles.cambridge.org/journals/journal_catalogue.asp?historylinks=SUBJ&mnemonic=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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 sponsers.
- 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.
- Mangrove Environmental Protection Group
http://www.elmanglar.com/ - 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.
- Native America
http://nativeamerica.org/ - Information about the plants and animals of North America, research being undertaken, restoration/protection projects and membership details.
- Conservation Research Education Action (CREA)
http://www.crea-panama.org - Works against tropical deforestation through creating sustainable environments and communities in Panama. It undertakes school expeditions and research, and operates the Cocobolo Nature Reserve.
- The National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/ - Charged with the trust of preserving the natural resources of America.
- Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
http://www.wiltshirewildlife.org - UK based charity that promotes and manages natural preserves. Features mission statement, project descriptions, news, and contacts.
- Biodiversity Servers
http://www.ecnc.nl/doc/servers/biodiver.html - Links to many biodiversity sites.
- 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 foudning in 1975 has become critical in helping save many species from extinction.
- The Paradise
http://www.cactos.com.br/us/index.php - Information about the threats to cacti, bromeliads and other plants and wildlife in Brazil.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Biological Conservation Newsletter
http://ravenel.si.edu/bcn/ - A monthly publication of the Department of Systematic Biology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
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