- 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.
- 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.
- Biological Conservation Newsletter - http://rathbun.si.edu/bcn/
A monthly publication of the Department of Systematic Biology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
- Conservation Fund - http://www.conservationfund.org/conservation/index.html
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.
- 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 Events - http://www.czp.cuni.cz/en/info/pokus.asp
A list of international conferences devoted to conservation and sustainable development.
- UNEP-WCMC Species Conservation Database - Animals - http://www.unep-wcmc.org/index.html?http://www.unep-wcmc.org/species/dbases/fauna/~main
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.
- 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.
- Wild World - http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld
Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation.
- ASEAN Regional Centre for Biodiversity Conservation - http://www.arcbc.org.ph/
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.
- Biosis - http://www.biosis.org.uk/
An abstracting and indexing service for the life sciences.
- 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.
- Conservation Environment Ecosystems - http://www.blackhole.on.ca/main.htm
Focuses on the privatization of important conservation lands by Toronto Conservation Authority in the Rouge Park.
- Biodiversity Conservation - http://www.teriin.org/biodiv/issue.htm
Detailed information on issues related to biodiversity conservation such as conservation strategies, community oriented approaches, and biodiversity laws.
- Pacific Conservation Biology - http://wwwscience.murdoch.edu.au/centres/others/pcb/
Papers on conservation research and management in the Pacific region.
- Biodiversity Conservation - http://www.irf.org/irbiodiv.html
Biodiversity conservation programme for the Eastern Caribbean, 1990-1999.
- Biodiversity - http://www.teriin.org/biodiv/biodiv.htm
Provides information on present status and key issues of biodiversity in India. This also contains case studies, discussion list, and links.
- 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 Information System - 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.
- Biodiversity Conservation Network - http://www.bcnet.org/
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.
- 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.
- Conservation International - http://www.conservation.org/xp/CIWEB/home
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, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region.
- Biodiversity Program - http://www.cppa.org/english/biodiv/
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.
- 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.
- Community Biodiversity Network - http://www.nccnsw.org.au/member/cbn/projects/EducationCentre/AboutBiod.html
A description of biodiversity and its conservation in Australia.
- 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.
- Madagascar Fauna Group - http://www.madagascarfaunagroup.org/
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.
- 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.
- Earthroots Park Alert - http://www.parkalert.org
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.
- 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.
- Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - http://www.wiltshirewildlife.org
UK based charity that promotes and manages natural preserves. Features mission statement, project descriptions, news, and contacts.
- Society for Conservation Biology - http://www.conbio.net/
International professional organization promoting the scientific study of phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.
- 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.
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