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Chico Mendes new

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Mendes

a Wikipedia article about Chico Mendes, a Brazilian labor leader concerned about the rubber plantation workers and the Amazonian forests, who was killed for his activist role
Added: Jan. 04, 2009 | Rate It

U.S. Geological Survey new

http://www.usgs.gov/

focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water; dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us
Added: Jan. 04, 2009 | Rate It

Eyes on the Forest new

http://www.eyesontheforest.or.id/

a coalition of three local environmental organizations in Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia committed to investigate the state of Riau's forests and the players who influence it, includes WWF Indonesia's Tesso Nilo Programme, Jikalahari ("Forest Rescue Network Riau") and Walhi Riau (“Friends of the Earth Indonesia”)
Added: Dec. 27, 2008 | Rate It

Cutting Corners new

http://www.fern.org/media/documents/document_4312_4313.pdf

this report by Forests and the European Resource Network (FERN) assesses the effectiveness of country plans for reducing deforestation and how these plans meet the needs of indigenous peoples (pdf)
Added: Dec. 19, 2008 | Rate It

Little REDD Book, The new editor's pick

http://www.globalcanopy.org/main.php?m=5&sm=24&ssm=65&sssm=147

a guide by the Forest Canopy Programme to aid understanding of the UN mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) and halting deforestation in developing countries
Added: Dec. 19, 2008 | Rate It

Moving Ahead with REDD new editor's pick

http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/publications/pdf_files/Books/BAngelsen0801.pdf

online book exploring issues associated with the complex process of implementing Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) (pdf)
Added: Dec. 19, 2008 | Rate It

Open Air Laboratory (OPAL) new

http://www.opalexplorenature.org/

program by the Natural History Museum (UK) that brings together various parties interested in environmental issues
Added: Dec. 19, 2008 | Rate It

Species Banking.com new

http://www.speciesbanking.com/

a hub for real estate developers who use species banks to offset their damage to nature by paying for newly-protected habitat
Added: Dec. 19, 2008 | Rate It

US Department of the Interior new

http://www.doi.gov/

news and information about the DOI whose mission is to protect and provide access to the United States' natural and cultural heritage
Added: Dec. 15, 2008 | Rate It

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) - Online Press Room new

http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/PressRoom/MediaRelease/2008/2008_11_28.htm

provides access to media coverage, media releases and opinions related to forestry research around the world
Added: Dec. 14, 2008 | Rate It

10 Cool Forest Protection Links

Forest Protection Portal editor's pick popular

http://forests.org/

8 out of 10 stars (40 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

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

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 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

North America -- regional forest information popular

http://www.unep-wcmc.org/forest/nam_region.htm

6 out of 10 stars (4 votes)

maps and information regarding North America's forest types by UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Added: Feb. 25, 2001 | Rate It

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