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Biomimicry Institute new

http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/

purpose is to support a global community of people who are learning from nature to create a healthier, more sustainable planet

Added: May. 30, 2009 | Rate It

reduces the number of repeat and unwanted catalog mailings promotes the adoption of sustainable industry best practices by freely providing the Catalog Choice Mail Preference Service to both consumers and businesses

Added: May. 30, 2009 | Rate It

Conservatree new

http://www.conservatree.org/

from Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, a clearinghouse for information on environmental papers

Added: May. 30, 2009 | Rate It

Defense of Place new

http://www.defenseofplace.org/

devoted solely to assuring that parks, open space, and wildlife refuges stay protected forever

Added: May. 30, 2009 | Rate It

Environmental Papaer Network new

http://www.environmentalpaper.org/

a group of environmental organizations working together to support socially and environmentally sustainable transformations within the pulp and paper industry

Added: May. 30, 2009 | Rate It

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs new

http://www.iwgia.org/sw617.asp

goal is to endorse and promote indigenous peoples' right to self-determination, their cultural integrity and their right to development under their own conditions

Added: May. 30, 2009 | Rate It

Sustainable Northwest new

http://www.sustainablenorthwest.org/

helps people and communities restore and maintain ecological health, balance diverse interests, and promote economic opportunities

Added: May. 30, 2009 | Rate It

Adaptation of Forests and People to Climate Change new

http://www.iufro.org/download/file/3580/3985/Full_Report.pdf

International Union of Forest Research Organizations assesses the strategies needed to maximize the effectiveness of adapting forests and people to climate change (pdf)

Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It

Amazon Institute of People and the Environment (IMAZON) new

http://www.imazon.org.br/novo2008/index.php

research institution whose mission is to promote sustainable development in the Amazon through studies, support for public policy formulation, broad dissemination of information and capacity building

Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It

BRS (Bureau of Rural Sciences) Shop new

http://www.affashop.gov.au/product.asp?prodid=14243

source of information about Australia’s forest industries; contains up-to-date facts and figures about forests and their management and shows the size, location, contribution to the economy and export markets of Australia’s forest industries

Added: May. 11, 2009 | Rate It

10 Cool Forest Protection Links

Forest Protection Portal editor's pick popular

http://forests.org/

8 out of 10 stars (41 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://science.howstuffworks.com/conservation-issues/rainforest.htm

6 out of 10 stars (11 votes)

a brief introduction into how a rainforest works

Added: Jul. 04, 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 Lands editor's pick popular updated

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