61. Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Ecology Tropical Rain Forests Resources. Forest biodiversity Monitoring Project. ResearchReports Researcher drawn to intersection of technology and the environment. http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmnh/ecology.htm

Biodiversity, Global Climate Change, Understanding Ecosystems Smithsonian Institution Global Change Research Biodiversity Programs of the National Museum of Natural History The Biological Conservation Newsletter Smithsonian Institution Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity Program ... Evolution of Savanna Ecosystems Conservation and Zoological Research Conservation and Research Center ZooGoer magazine Marine Ecosystems Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce Underwater Photography Living Fossils of the Deep Expedition to Galápagos! ... Smithsonian Tips to Help Yourself and the Planet Research Reports: Researcher drawn to intersection of technology and the environment Research project measures diversity, dynamics of tropical rain forests Smithsonian scientists team up with colleagues in China to save pandas Researchers at Zoo work to save Hawaiian birds from extinction ... At symposium, scientists and others concur on the state of coral reefs Online Exhibitions Bright Edges of the World, The Earth's Evolving Drylands

62. Environment Protection And Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Home Page Information on all aspects of the environment Protection and biodiversity Act, 1999 http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/index.html

Skip Navigation WHAT'S NEW CONTACTS COMMENTS ... SEARCH Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Go back to: DEH Home EPBC Act ... Industry Links - Farming Welcome to the EPBC Web Site This site will provide you with information on all aspects of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 . The Commonwealth legislation provides a national framework for environment protection through a focus on protecting matters of national environmental significance and on the conservation of Australia's biodiversity. Public Notices and Latest News Includes notices about projects referred under the Act, amendments to species lists, management plans for protected areas etc. About the EPBC Act Includes the Act and Regulations in full, an overview of the Act, proposed amendments to the Act, information for local government and State agencies, and FAQ s. Assessments and Approvals Includes information about how to refer a project, assessment and approval procedures, strategic assessments and matters of environmental significance. Reports and Statistics Includes information on reporting requirements under the Act and other reports and statistics.

63. Guides: Biodiversity 8 June 2000 More about Latin America Caribbean, biodiversity, environment Lifeon planet Earth in danger A guide to endangered life by Tiki the Penguin http://www.oneworld.org/guides/biodiversity/front.shtml

guides: biodiversity perspectives editions africa south asia ... production OneWorld is a community of over 950 organisations working for social justice. B I O D I V E R S I T Y 'The total contribution of wild genetic resources to the US economy has been estimated at $66 billion. Little, if any, of this goes back to the peoples who have been safeguarding and sustainably using those wild resources for centuries'. Vandana Shiva People and the Planet Biodiversity and why it's in trouble Biological diversity threads through the web of life. Life has evolved for 3.5 billion years and occupies every possible environment from deep ocean 'black smokers' to mountains. Over time, planetary forces have broken up continents, rafting their living cargoes into different climatic zones and forcing them to adapt and become diverse endemic forms. Occasional mass extinctions reduced diversity, but life always bounded back - until Homo sapiens. Humans began by clearing and burning forests, exploiting plants and animals with simple tools and early agriculture. Today, war has been declared on natural systems using an armoury of weapons to exploit, subdue and destroy for our supposed needs: pesticides, wetlands destruction, over-fishing, ubiquitous pollution, industrialisation, biotechnology. Some life systems are now close to collapse as a result of this onslaught. Why is biodiversity so vital? -

64. Department For Environment And Heritage, Government Of South Australia Website topics include biodiversity, botanic gardens, coasts and marine, sustainability, parks and wildlife, and water. http://www.denr.sa.gov.au/

65. WR96 Table Of Contents Parity Economic Inequality Economic Growth and the environment Data Tables Chapter11 biodiversity Introduction New biodiversity Assessment Threats to Coastal http://www.wri.org/wri/wr-96-97/96tocful.html

CONTENTS World Resources 1996-97 The Urban Environment Executive Summary Also available in Adobe Acrobat format Part I: The Urban Environment Chapter 1: Cities and the Environment Introduction Urban Growth Patterns What Fuels Urban Growth? Urban Poverty ... Confronting the Urban Environmental Challenge Chapter 2: Urban Environment and Human Health Introduction Health Profiles of Urban Dwellers The Urban Physical Environment and Health The Urban Social Environment and Health ... Multisectoral Strategies for Improving the Health of Urban Dwellers Chapter 3: Urban Impacts on Natural Resources Introduction Land Conversion Extraction and Depletion of Natural Resources Urban Wastes ... Integrated Approaches to Protect the Resource Base Chapter 4: Urban Transportation Introduction Urban Transportation Trends Impacts of Urban Transportation Trends Moving Forward: Key Strategies and Tools ... Improving the Transportation Supply Chapter 5: Urban Priorities for Action Introduction Priorities for Action: Water and Sanitation Promoting Water Conservation Priorities for Action: Solid Waste Management ... Priorities for Action: Land Use Chapter 6: City and Community: Toward Environmental Sustainability Introduction Strengthening Local Governments in Developing Countries A Community-level Approach to Environmental Management Setting Priorities ... Cities and Sustainable Development Appendix A.

66. Farming Solutions Joint Oxfam, Greenpeace, ILEIA, Pesticide Action Network site packed with examples of successful, environmentally responsible farming systems that protect the environment and agricultural biodiversity and increase food security. http://www.farmingsolutions.org

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67. Biodiversity And Protected Areas: Related Sites Assessment; biodiversity and its Value (Department of environment,Sports, and Territories, Commonwealth of Australia); biodiversity http://www.wri.org/wri/biodiv/biolinks.html

Home Global topics Biodiversity and protected areas List all topics Biodiversity and protected areas People and projects Key issues Case studies Related sites Related sites Links to sites listed here and elsewhere do not indicate endorsement of content or work program. International Treaties, Laws and Agreements Convention on Biological Diversity CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) International Tropical Timber Organization Federal Laws of the United States Relating to Biodiversity Conservation Wildlife Laws (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) International Organizations, Universities and NGOs African Centre for Technology Studies Biodiversity Action Network (BIONET) The Biodiversity Forum Biodiversity Support Program (WWF, WRI and TNC) CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization), Australia

68. Redirection Oaks Of The World Plant an oak with a click to improve the environment and increase biodiversity. http://www.cl-earrings.com/iforest/en/indexe.htm

69. Saskatchewan Environment - Biodiversity Action Plan Conserving Saskatchewan’s Natural environment A Proposed SaskatchewanBiodiversity Action Plan, October 2002. This document has http://www.se.gov.sk.ca/ecosystem/biodiversity/default.htm

Biodiversity Biodiversity Conservation Crown Land Deer Damage ... Site Map Conserving Saskatchewan’s Natural Environment: A Proposed Saskatchewan Biodiversity Action Plan, October 2002 This document has been prepared for the second phase of public consultation on Saskatchewan’s Biodiversity Action Plan. The proposed plan includes a vision for biodiversity conservation, statement of principles, five goals and 15 priority objectives and associated actions. An electronic response questionnaire is provided to facilitate public feedback. Alternatively the last four pages of the Action Plan may be printed, filled in and mailed or faxed to: Saskatchewan Biodiversity Interagency Steering Committee c/o Saskatchewan Environment Fish and Wildlife Branch 3211 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 5W6 Fax: (306) 787-9544 Caring for Saskatchewan's Natural Environments: Developing a Saskatchewan Biodiversity Action Plan - a pdf presentation on why it's important, Saskatchewan's action plan and processes. The Canadian Biodiversity Strategy Canada's Response to the Convention on Biological Diversity This strategy was developed by the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments in consultation with Canadians. It was ratified by all jurisdictions and provides a framework for action at all levels.

70. Biodiversity biodiversity in South Australia's arid lands, forests and mallee, rivers and wetlands and coastal ecosystems. http://www.denr.sa.gov.au/biodiversity/index.html

71. International Marinelife Alliance Works to conserve marine biodiversity, protect the marine environment, and to promote the sustainable use of marine resources for the benefit of local people. Program descriptions, environmental education resources, and details of current concerns. http://www.marine.org/Philippines/IMAMain.html

Site by Theo Espero Why do we care? The coral reefs of Southeast Asia and the Pacific are the most biologically diverse on the planet and make up some 45 percent of the global total. Millions of people in fishing communities derive their living–and most of their animal protein–from the rich fisheries that these reefs support. Reef-based tourism is also economically important in many areas.... Read more Institutionalizing the International Coastal Cleanup in the Philippines The Philippines is composed of 7,100 islands with a steady-growing population. At present, there are almost 80 million Filipinos nationwide. Thus, waste management is a big concern of government requiring the help of everyone... Read more ARCBC funds CREST Filipino translation In November 2002, IMA-Philippines received a Training Materials Translation Grant (TMTP12) from the ASEAN Regional Centre for Biodiversity Conservation (ARCBC), a joint cooperation project between the ASEAN and the European Union. The grant, amounting to EURO 10,000, covered the review/update, translation into... Read more Site by Theo Espero The Problem of Debris Marine debris. It is a pervasive plague that reaches across the globe. Cigarette butts, plastic bags, food containers, and fishing line can all be found scattered on our beaches and in our oceans. The most distressing aspect of the situation is that all marine debris can be traced back to a single source...

72. Biodiversity Home Page Index to pages covering biodiversity Group's responsibilities for regulating wildlife imports and exports and regulating commercial harvesting of native wildlife for export. http://www.biodiversity.environment.gov.au/plants/wildlife/intro.htm

Skip Navigation WHAT'S NEW CONTACTS COMMENTS ... SEARCH Biodiversity Go back to: DEH Home Biodiversity Australia's Biogeographical Regions ... Home Grasstree Photographer and ©: Annie Crawford Koala © Environment Australia Australian Biodiversity Australian Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment 2002 The Biodiversity Toolbox Threatened Species Day Hands on for Habitat Awards Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms: the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, their genes and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Australia is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, with a large portion of its species found nowhere else in the world. We depend on biodiversity for our survival and quality of life. The most significant impediment to the conservation and management of biodiversity is our lack of knowledge about it and the effects of human population and activities on it. Ecosystem processes: biodiversity underpins the processes that make life possible. Healthy ecosystems are necessary for maintaining and regulating: atmospheric quality, climate, fresh water, marine productivity, soil formation, cycling of nutrients and waste disposal. Ethics: no species - and no generation - has the right to sequester Earth's resources solely for its own benefit.

73. Biodiversity Home Page biodiversity group. http://www.biodiversity.environment.gov.au/index.htm

Skip Navigation WHAT'S NEW CONTACTS COMMENTS ... SEARCH Biodiversity Go back to: DEH Home Biodiversity Australia's Biogeographical Regions ... Home Grasstree Photographer and ©: Annie Crawford Koala © Environment Australia Australian Biodiversity Australian Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment 2002 The Biodiversity Toolbox Threatened Species Day Hands on for Habitat Awards Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms: the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, their genes and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Australia is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, with a large portion of its species found nowhere else in the world. We depend on biodiversity for our survival and quality of life. The most significant impediment to the conservation and management of biodiversity is our lack of knowledge about it and the effects of human population and activities on it. Ecosystem processes: biodiversity underpins the processes that make life possible. Healthy ecosystems are necessary for maintaining and regulating: atmospheric quality, climate, fresh water, marine productivity, soil formation, cycling of nutrients and waste disposal. Ethics: no species - and no generation - has the right to sequester Earth's resources solely for its own benefit.

74. Biodiversity And Conservation Part of the McGill School of the environment. Requirements, faculty, and courses. http://www.mcgill.ca/mse/ug_programs/bsc/biodiversity/

var GJSBrowserName = 'Unknown'; var mcgilllogo_Off = new Image(119,29); mcgilllogo_Off.src = "http://upload.mcgill.ca/global/new_options/mcg_0.gif"; var mcgilllogo_On = new Image(119,29); mcgilllogo_On.src = "http://upload.mcgill.ca/global/new_options/mcg_1.gif"; Prospective students Student information ... Larger Smaller Sign in McGill School of Environment About MSE Undergraduate programs ... Atmospheric Environment and Air Quality Biodiversity and Conservation Earth Sciences and Economics Ecological Determinants of Health Environmetrics Food Production and Environment ... Contact the MSE A STUDY GUIDE is available for download. Biodiversity Study Guide [.pdf] Use Adobe Acrobat to view, fill out, and print this guide (a paper version is available from the MSE Program Coordinator). This guide is not meant to replace your academic advisor. Make sure you discuss your course selections with your advisor, particularly if you are in your final year. Remember, you need a C or better in any course to be counted for this program. Biodiversity and Conservation Biodiversity and Conservation Domain (63 credits including Core) Advisors Professor Graham Bell , 514-398-4086 ext 4087 Professor David Green , 514-398-4086 ext 4088 This Domain is open only to students in the BSc and BSc (Ag. Env. Sc.) Major in Environment Programs.

75. MfE Biodiversity Indicators Extinct species. Introduced biodiversity Valued species. Information on Landenvironments of New Zealand (LENZ). biodiversity and the environment. http://www.environment.govt.nz/indicators/biodiversity/

Home Environmental Reports Environmental Indicators Ecological Footprint ... Search Proposed Biodiversity Indicators: Indigenous biodiversity Indigenous Vegetation Protection Threatened species Fragmentation Freshwater ecosystems Animal pests Weeds Biodiversity condition Evolutionary diversity Extinct species Introduced Biodiversity Valued species Information on Land Environments of New Zealand (LENZ) Biodiversity and the Environment Biodiversity simply means the variety of all life - plants, animals, fungi and micro-organisms - the genes they contain and the places on land or in water where they live. It is the range and diversity of life on earth. When scientists talk about biodiversity they consider three things: genetic diversity - the variety within a species eg. there are three different types of kiwi and used to be eleven types of moa species diversity - different species eg. birds - kiwi are different to pukeko which are different to ostriches ecosystem diversity - the different environments where things live eg. forests, swamps, rock pools etc. New Zealand's biodiversity is unique and internationally important. Many of our plants and animals are endemic which means they are found nowhere else on the planet. This is because as a group of islands New Zealand was isolated for hundreds of thousands of years: our plants and animals lived in relative safety and evolved slowly.

76. The State Of Philippine Biodiversity According to the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) of the Department of environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the present knowledge of biodiversity in the Philippines is relatively inadequate and acquired mostly from studies done by foreign biologists during the early 1900s. This site gives an overview of the diversity of the major habitats. http://www.bwf.org/bk/pamayanan/r-rpbiodiv.html

reference The State of Philippine Biodiversity According to the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the present knowledge of biodiversity in the Philippines is relatively inadequate and acquired mostly from studies done by foreign biologists during the early 1900s. Recently, more Filipino biologists and naturalists became more involved in taxonomic and biodiversity studies resulting to the identification of a number of species of plants and animals. The table below summarizes the level of biodiversity of Philippine flora and fauna based on the number of species per taxonomic group which have been documented by various scientists. Estimated Number of Species in the Various Groups of Plants and Animals in the Philippines (January 1992) Groups Est. no. of species Source of Information Plant Group (See immediately below) Algae Trono (1988) Fungi (sensu lato) Madulid in Sohmer (1989) Lichens Gruezo (1979) Mosses Psilopsids Clubmosses Zamora (1971, 1988) Horsetails Zamora (1970) Ferns Cycads Conifers Gnetum Flowering Plants Merrill (1923-1926) Animal Group (See immediately below) Protozoans Enriquez (1992) Sponges Gomez in Sohmer (1989) Bryozoans a Coelenterates a Ctenophores a Annelid Worms Gonzales in Sohmer (1989) Hermatypic corals Nemenzo (1981) Crustaceans Gomez in Sohmer (1989) Insects Baltazar in Sohmer (1989) Arachnids a Mollusks Garcia Echinoderms Gonzales in Sohmer (1989) Fishes Herre (1953) Reptiles Gonzales in Sohmer (1989) Amphibians Gonzales in Sohmer (1989)

77. U.S. IABIN Glossary And Acronyms environmental programs and organizations (US State Department OES); Acronym Finder(general). Online Glossaries and dictionaries. biodiversity, environment http://www.iabin-us.org/glossary_acronyms/gloss_acronym_index.html

acronyms related to biological informatics and biodiversity Biological informatics (IIa) Bioinformatics organizations (NSCA) Compendium of Environmental Acronyms Environmental programs and organizations (US State Department - OES) Acronym Finder (general) Online Glossaries and dictionaries Biodiversity, environment: Listado de nombres comunes de las aves de México Diccionario del medioambiente Glosario Ambiental Agrovoc Agricultural Database (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish) UNEP EnVoc thesauri Multilingual database of Plant Names Glossary of Botanical Terms Biological Control Glossary ... Glossary of Zoological Terms (Argentina) Aquatic and Wetland Plant Glossary Glossary of Botanical terms Glossary of Biodiversity Terms EPA terminology ... Guide to zoology information on the Internet (BIOSIS) Biological informatics and information management: Trilingual (English-French-Spanish) Internet Glossary English-Spanish dictionary of library and information science English-Spanish Dictionary of Common Computing Terms Spanish glossary of internet terms ... Tech Encyclopedia (over 10,000 technology terms and definitions)

78. Imperial College London Distance Learning Programme Postgraduate study programmes in the following thematic areas environment, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, rural development, applied economics, agribusiness and food management. http://www.wye.ic.ac.uk/EP/index.html

Imperial College London Distance Learning Programme in partnership with the University of London offers innovative postgraduate study programmes by distance learning in the following thematic areas: Agribusiness and Food Management Applied Economics Biodiversity Environment ... MBA SADC Commonwealth Scholarships 2005 - See Details Request a brochure for 2005 Download a brochure for 2005 Home Wye Campus Home Frequently Asked Questions Links ... Legal Information Distance Learning Programme, Imperial College London, Wye Campus, High Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5AH. UK Tel: (+44) (0)207 594 2680 Fax: (+44) (0)1233 812138 Email: epadmin@imperial.ac.uk Comments on website to: webmaster Last updated: 3 June 2003

79. Threatened Species And Ecological Communities Home Page An overview on the decline and conservation of frogs in Australia. http://www.biodiversity.environment.gov.au/threaten/information/frogs/

Skip Navigation WHAT'S NEW CONTACTS COMMENTS ... SEARCH BIODIVERSITY Go back to: DEH Home Biodiversity Threatened Species ... Administrative Guidelines on Significance Threatened Species and Threatened Ecological Communities Australia is home to more than one million species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. About 85 per cent of flowering plants, 84 per cent of mammals, more than 45 per cent of birds, and 89 per cent of inshore, temperate-zone fish are endemic - that is they are only found in Australia. Changes to the landscape and native habitat as a result of human activity has put many of these unique species at risk. Over the last two hundred years many species of plants and animals have become extinct. For the other species of plants and animals whose survival is threatened a range of management and conservation measures are in place. The Australian Government is working in partnership with state, territory and local governments, non-government organisations, tertiary institutions and community groups to ensure the protection of our native species. The Australian Government mechanism for national environment protection and biodiversity conservation is the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The EPBC Act provides for:

80. Estonia: Central & Eastern Europe, Caucasus, And Central Asia Environmental Info state of the environment in Estonia. The main environmental issuesexamined are atmospheric air, water, biodiversity and waste. http://www.grida.no/enrin/soe.cfm?country=EE

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