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» 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 sustainable.

» 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 umbrella for the component specialist groups, programs, publications and Red Lists.

» Biodiversity and Worldmap - Measuring biodiversity value and selecting priority areas for conservation. Page includes graph and resource links.

» Biodiversity Conservation - A national strategy and action plan of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

» 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.

» 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 This BCN Web site is no longer being updated, however, details of the research are still accessible.

» 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.

» Biodiversity Servers - Links to many biodiversity sites.

» 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 Numerous publications and other documents have been archived online.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.

» Biological Conservation Newsletter - A monthly publication of the Department of Systematic Biology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.

» BP Conservation Project - Provides funding for student led conservation projects world-wide.

» 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.

» 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.

» Center for Applied Biodiversity Science - A division of Conservation International, calling attention to areas of biodiversity that are threatened with destruction.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» Conservation Research Education Action (CREA) - Works against tropical deforestation through creating sustainable environments and communities in Panama. It undertakes school expeditions and research, and operates the Cocobolo Nature Reserve.

» 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.

» Conservation International (CI) - 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.

» Conservation Law Foundation - Uses law, economics and science to solve the environmental problems that threaten the people, natural resources and communities of New England.

» Conservation Management Institute - Addresses multidisciplinary research questions that affect conservation management effectiveness.

» 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.

» Eldis Biodiversity Resource Guide - Offers a structured overview of the subject, particularly in the context of international development and the environment.

» Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation 1999 - Information on all aspects of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act, 1999

» ESRI Conservation Program - Conservation information and links to organisations.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» The National Park Service - Charged with the trust of preserving the natural resources of America.

» Native America - Information about the plants and animals of North America, research being undertaken, restoration/protection projects and membership details.

» Natural Resources Defense Council - Information about the threats to endangered animals and their habitats.

» NatureServe Explorer - Source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada.

» Office of Protected Resources - Provides advice for national policy direction and conservation of marine mammals, endangered species and their habitats.

» Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust - Concerned with the conservation of species, habitats and biodiversity.

» 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.

» Pacific Conservation Biology - Papers on conservation research and management in the Pacific region.

» The Paradise - Information about the threats to cacti, bromeliads and other plants and wildlife in Brazil.

» Rainforest Conservation Fund - A non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the world's tropical forests.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - Research and education in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of marine environments of East Malaysia.

» 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.

» 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.

» Wild World - Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation.

» 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.

» 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.

» Wildlife Conservation Society - USA organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs.

» Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - UK based charity that promotes and manages natural preserves. Features mission statement, project descriptions, news, and contacts.

» 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.

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