Open Directory - Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation
See also: This category in other languages: - 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. - Provides taxonomic, conservation status, and distribution information on taxa that are facing a high risk of global extinction. - Park Rangers are the single most effective factor in conservation in national parks. Multilingual site explaining how members of the public can assist. - Portal dedicated to animal welfare, conservation and animal rights campaigning. - Provides funding for student led conservation projects world-wide. - 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 This BCN Web site is no longer being updated, however, details of the research are still accessible. - 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. - 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 Numerous publications and other documents have been archived online.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. - Measuring biodiversity value and selecting priority areas for conservation. Page includes graph and resource links. - A monthly publication of the Department of Systematic Biology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. - A consortium of conservation organizations and scientists dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by commercial hunting of wildlife for sale as meat. - Describes the objectives and activities of this non-profit organization in Wales and includes information on the newsletter and events. - Specializes in the education and study of biodiversity conservation, environmental policy, social awareness, and land restoration. Page includes list of research projects and publications. - Works against tropical deforestation through creating sustainable environments and communities in Panama. It undertakes school expeditions and research, and operates the Cocobolo Nature Reserve. - 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. - 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. - Uses law, economics and science to solve the environmental problems that threaten the people, natural resources and communities of New England. - Research center within the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech. Undertakes multi-disciplinary research projects ranging from endangered species propagation to natural resource-based satellite imagery interpretation. - A UK government grant scheme to promote biodiversity protection and sustainable resource use in less developed countries. Project, programme and monitoring information. - Conservation information and links to organisations. - Offers a structured overview of the subject, particularly in the context of international development and the environment. - Information on all aspects of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act, 1999 - A UK charity working mainly in Nepal and India. Gives information on species and habitat protection, monitoring, reforestation and environmental education. - Aims to helps predators survive in the bush while at the same time helping to maintain the diversity of species. - Supporting endangered environments and species through films and images, with photo and sound galleries and information about films made and the awards won. - Promotes responsible management of mangroves and coastal environments. Lists the relevant issues, news items, their programs, and pictures. - 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. - Provides information on the NOAA system of 14 marine protected areas encompassing more than 150,000 square miles of America’s oceans. The program aims to conserve, protect and enhance their biodiversity and ecological integrity. - Information about the plants and animals of North America, research being undertaken, restoration/protection projects and membership details. - Information about the threats to endangered animals and their habitats. - Source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada. - Network of marine research laboratories in South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique. Projects include the biology of marine mega-fauna including the white shark, bull shark, manta ray and turtles. - Provides advice for national policy direction and conservation of marine mammals, endangered species and their habitats. - Concerned with the conservation of species, habitats and biodiversity. - A journal that provides a comprehensive review of the conservation and status of fauna, flora and habitats, and of conservation policy and sustainable use. - Papers on conservation research and management in the Pacific region. - Works globally in social marketing for biodiversity conservation, changing awareness, attitudes, and behaviors toward conservation at the local level to inspire people in the world's most threatened natural areas care for their natural resources. - A non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the world's tropical forests. - 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. - Project to conserve Rottnest Island off Western Australia, its delicate eco system and its unique heritage buildings. - 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. - International, nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation. Aims to raise awareness of critical issues such as depletion of marine life, pollution and ocean acidification through campaigns and other outreach. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Charged with the trust of preserving the natural resources of America. - 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. - Information about the threats to cacti, bromeliads and other plants and wildlife in Brazil. - 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. - 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. - TRACS is a non-profit organisation dedicated to education and science-based conservation, aimed at tracking and monitoring animals in a rapidly changing environment. Includes blogs, sponsor information and an online shop. - Research and education in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of marine environments of East Malaysia. - 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. - Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation. - Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details. - Promotes conservation through habitat projects, adventure activities, multimedia presentations and public education, all from a Christian viewpoint. - 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. - USA organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs. - Works to save endangered species all over the world. Includes details of objectives, projects, funding, the adopt an animal scheme and the newsletter. - UK based charity that promotes and manages natural preserves. Features mission statement, project descriptions, news, and contacts. - Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources, and helps others to develop information systems of their own.
