2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Provides taxonomic, conservation status, and distribution information on taxa that are facing a high risk of global extinction.
http://www.redlist.org/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
http://www.arcbc.org.ph/
Biodiversity
Provides information on present status and key issues of biodiversity in India. This also contains case studies, discussion list, and links.
http://www.teriin.org/biodiv/biodiv.htm
Biodiversity and WORLDMAP
Measuring biodiversity value & selecting priority areas for conservation.
http://www.rrz.uni-hamburg.de/biologie/b_online/ibc99/biogeography/
Biodiversity Conservation
Detailed information on issues related to biodiversity conservation such as conservation strategies, community oriented approaches, and biodiversity laws.
http://www.teriin.org/biodiv/issue.htm
Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity conservation programme for the Eastern Caribbean, 1990-1999.
http://www.irf.org/irbiodiv.html
Biodiversity Conservation
A national strategy and action plan of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
http://bpsp-neca.brim.ac.cn/books/actpln_uzbek/index.html
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/biodiversity.html
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/
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 This BCN Web site is no longer being updated, however, details of the research are still accessible.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.bcnet.org/
Biodiversity Conservation Programme
For the Eastern Caribbean, 1990-1999.
http://www.irf.org/irhome.html
Biodiversity Program
Canadian pulp and paper industry program intended to establish industry as a leader and partner in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Includes a searchable database.
http://www.cppa.org/english/biodiv/
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/
Biodiversity Servers
Links to many biodiversity sites.
http://www.ecnc.nl/doc/servers/biodiver.html
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/
Biological Conservation Newsletter
A monthly publication of the Department of Systematic Biology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
http://rathbun.si.edu/bcn/
Biosis
An abstracting and indexing service for the life sciences.
http://www.biosis.org.uk/
BP Conservation Project
Provides funding for student led conservation projects world-wide.
http://www.bp.com/conservation/
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/
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/
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/home
Community Biodiversity Network
A description of biodiversity and its conservation in Australia.
http://www.nccnsw.org.au/member/cbn/projects/EducationCentre/AboutBiod.html
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/
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
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/conservation/index.html
Conservation International
Field-based non-profit organization that uses science, economics, policy, and community involvement to promote biodiversity conservation in tropical rain forests and other endangered ecosystems worldwide. Works in 23 countries in Latin America, Afric
http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/home
Conservation Law Foundation
Uses law, economics and science to solve the environmental problems that threaten the people, natural resources and communities of New England.
http://www.clf.org/
Conservation Management Institute
Addresses multidisciplinary research questions that affect conservation management effectiveness.
http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/
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
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
Docent
The Zoo docents are volunteers who share with visitors the mysteries and wonder of animals that we share this planet with, complementing the educational efforts of the Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari by providing special programmes on c
http://www.szgdocent.org/content.htm
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.htm
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.html
ESRI Conservation Program
Conservation information and links to organisations.
http://www.conservationgis.org/
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
International Events
A list of international conferences devoted to conservation and sustainable development.
http://www.czp.cuni.cz/en/info/pokus.asp
International Marine Mammal Association
Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education.
http://www.imma.org/
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/
IUCN
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 sustainab
http://www.iucn.org/
Land Legacy
Land Legacy is a nonprofit organization that creates parks and trails and protects natural resources. Information given about the group and the projects undertaken.
http://fortheland.org
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
Madagascar Fauna Group
An international consortium of zoos and related institutions working to conserve Madagascar's wildlife and habitats. Gives information about Madagascar, projects being undertaken and contact details.
http://www.madagascarfaunagroup.org/
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/
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/
Native America
Information about the plants and animals of North America, research being undertaken, restoration/protection projects and membership details.
http://nativeamerica.org/
Natural Resources Defense Council
Information about the threats to endangered animals and their habitats.
http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/default.asp
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/
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.html
Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust
Concerned with the conservation of species, habitats and biodiversity.
http://www.offwell.free-online.co.uk/conserva.htm
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/journal_catalogue.asp?historylinks=SUBJ&mnemonic=ORX
Pacific Conservation Biology
Papers on conservation research and management in the Pacific region.
http://wwwscience.murdoch.edu.au/centres/others/pcb/
Rainforest Conservation Fund
A non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the world's tropical forests.
http://www.rainforestconservation.org/
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/
Society for Conservation Biology
International professional organization promoting the scientific study of phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.
http://conbio.net/
Species Survival Commission
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 umbrell
http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/
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/
Temper of the Times Foundation
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.
http://www.temperfund.org
The Charles Darwin Foundation
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.
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/
The National Park Service
Charged with the trust of preserving the natural resources of America.
http://www.nps.gov/
The Rare Species Conservatory Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving biodiversity.
http://www.rarespecies.org/index.htm
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/
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/
Ulster Wildlife Trust
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.
http://www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org/
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
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/index.html?http://www.unep-wcmc.org/species/dbases/fauna/~main
Watershed Biodiversity
Analysis and conservation of biodiversity of watersheds.
http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/hydro2/watintro.htm
Wild World
Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld
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/
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
USA organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs.
http://www.wcs.org/
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
UK based charity that promotes and manages natural preserves. Features mission statement, project descriptions, news, and contacts.
http://www.wiltshirewildlife.org
World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources, and helps others to develop information systems of their own.
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
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