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Conservation and Use of Wildlife-Based Resources: The Bushmeat Crisis new

http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/publications/pdf_files/media/cbd-ts-33-en.pdf

a report by the Convention on Biological Diversity Technical Series Report No. 33 that addresses the hunting of tropical forest "bushmeat" -- wildlife for food -- in Africa (pdf)
Added: Sep. 22, 2008 | Rate It

Prince's Rainforests Project new editor's pick

http://www.princesrainforestsproject.org/

works with governments, business, NGOs and individuals to find solutions to the deforestation of the world’s tropical rainforests and climate change in such a way that the trees are worth more alive than dead
Added: Sep. 20, 2008 | Rate It

Wings Over Wetlands new

http://www.wingsoverwetlands.org/

aims to improve and conserve healthy and viable populations of migratory waterbirds by assisting in the conservation of critical wetland areas these birds require to complete their annual migrations across Africa and Eurasia
Added: Sep. 20, 2008 | Rate It

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) new

http://www.zsl.org/

devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats; includes news, video clips, calendar and a blog
Added: Sep. 20, 2008 | Rate It

Oil Sands Truth new

http://oilsandstruth.org/

aims to disseminate information regarding the environmental, social and economic impacts of tar sands development projects
Added: Aug. 22, 2008 | Rate It

Olyecology Weblog new

http://olyecology.livejournal.com/

a bi-weekly summary of approximately 70 forest oriented news articles from around the world
Added: Aug. 22, 2008 | Rate It

OrangAction new

http://orangaction.blogspot.com/

a blog dedicated to encouraging action, particularly via email, to protect the orangutan and its habitat
Added: Aug. 22, 2008 | Rate It

PulpWatch.org new

http://www.pulpwatch.org/

uses a map to document the performance of the pulp and paper mills according to criteria of the Environmental Paper Network - a network of over one hundred environmental organizations large and small dedicated to a sustainable paper industry
Added: Aug. 22, 2008 | Rate It

Banks, Pulp and People

http://www.pulpmillwatch.org/media/pdf/BPP_A_FIN_2.pdf

a report by Urgewald that describes the social and environmental impacts of the pulp industry and how it is financed and managed (pdf)
Added: Aug. 06, 2008 | Rate It

Ecotrust Canada

http://www.ecotrust.ca/

works at the intersection of conservation and community economic development promoting innovation and providing services for communities, First Nations and enterprises to green and grow their local economies
Added: Aug. 06, 2008 | Rate It

10 Cool Forest Protection Links

Forest Protection Portal editor's pick popular

http://forests.org/

8 out of 10 stars (39 votes)

ecological science based forest conservation advocacy providing vast rainforest, forest and biodiversity conservation news & information; Forests.org works to end deforestation, preserve primary and old-growth forests, conserve and sustainably manage other forests, and to commence the age of ecological restoration
Added: Jan. 03, 2001 | Rate It

How Rainforests Work popular

http://www.howstuffworks.com/rainforest.htm

6 out of 10 stars (11 votes)

a brief introduction into how a rainforest works, travel into the tropical rainforest to see what makes it such a bountiful environment for plants and animals
Added: Jul. 04, 2001 | Rate It

Forest Facts popular

http://www.nrdc.org/land/forests/fforestf.asp

8 out of 10 stars (14 votes)

a brief fact sheet regarding the Earth's forests compiled by the Natural Resources Defense Council
Added: Feb. 24, 2001 | Rate It

A Place Out of Time popular

http://www.mongabay.com/

9 out of 10 stars (32 votes)

the wonders of tropical rainforests and the perils they face - information on tropical rainforests, biodiversity, and environmental destruction
Added: Jul. 23, 2001 | Rate It

Children's Forest Links Page popular

http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/children/chlinks.htm

7 out of 10 stars (4 votes)

by the Rainforest Information Centre, lists websites useful to children studying forests
Added: Jan. 11, 2001 | Rate It

National Geographic: Eye in the Sky - Deforestation and Desertification popular

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/deforestation/deforestation.html

6 out of 10 stars (6 votes)

an interactive site from National Geographic which includes photos, causes, and impacts of deforestation and desertification
Added: Oct. 13, 2001 | Rate It

Rainforest Facts popular

http://rain-tree.com/facts.htm

7 out of 10 stars (16 votes)

information on rates of disappearance, their wealth and actions being taken for protection; compiled by Raintree Nutrition, Inc.,
Added: Feb. 24, 2001 | Rate It

American Forests popular

http://www.americanforests.org/

5 out of 10 stars (9 votes)

helps people improve the environment with trees and forests
Added: Jan. 17, 2001 | Rate It

Rainforest Information popular

http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/background/welcome.htm

4 out of 10 stars (3 votes)

background and educational materials that provide an excellent overview to rainforest conservation from the Rainforest Information Centre
Added: Feb. 01, 2001 | Rate It

American Lands editor's pick popular

http://www.americanlands.org/

6 out of 10 stars (9 votes)

dedicated to protecting America's forest heritage and restoring ecological integrity to the landscape, including updates and alerts on US forest protection issues
Added: Jan. 12, 2001 | Rate It

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