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Ecology - Regional Issues

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		Alberta's Special Places 2000 ^Votes:0 Alberta is blessed with six distinct natural regions: Aspen Parkland , Boreal Forest , Canadian Shield , Grassland , Foothill and Rocky Mountain . Each region has its own unique landscape features and climate and each supports its own distinct species of animals and plants. Click on the map (left) to visit one of the six bio-regions. Contrary to popular belief, a surprising number of Alberta species (35 in all) are in serious trouble. The more commonly known ones are mountain caribou, burrowing owl, swift fox, whooping crane, northern leopard frog, trumpter swan, bull trout, piping plover, peregrine falcon, long-tailed weasel, Baird's sparrow, white pelican and the ferrunginous hawk. It is our belief that the most certain way to ensure the survival of Alberta's wild species is to protect a Read More Go to Site


		Amazon Interactive ^Votes:0 Amazon Interactive Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the RÍo Napo. Geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon Ecotourism Simulation Game Where is the Amazon? How rainy is the rainforest? Who lives there? Making a living Conservation and coffee Plan and manage a locally-controlled ecotourism project. Can you make ecotourism sustainable? Try it!   Amazon Interactive was our very first educational Web site! We've developed many more since then, including: Architect Studio 3D Design a house online—and then tour it in 3D. In Search of the W Read More Go to Site

		Amazon Life ^Votes:0 The Amazon region has a great forest that presents the largest biodiversity of the world. It is a plane equatorial area, covering 5.5 million square kilometers, that corresponds to more than half of the European continent. This web site uses this rich and natural area for the study of Ecology, presenting concepts about Energy Flow and the Matter Cycle, and information about the Brazilian area of the Amazon Rainforest. Now, you are invited to enter in this world of information, exploring our Amazon Life site. [ Enter ] Last update: 08/31 Atention IE 4.0 Users: if you have problems with layout, please go to menu View - Fonts and then click Smaller or Smallest . Thanks! © Copyright 1998 ThinkQuest Team 20248 Read More Go to Site

		Arctic Portal - Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna ^Votes:0 a A Arctic Council Working Groups ACAP AMAP CAFF EPPR PAME SDWG Associates ICR APECS IPY IPY Iceland The Northern Forum The Arctic Is IP-IPY IASC Webcast Publications Publications Home Latest 20 Additions Browse by Type Browse by Topics Browse by Groups Browse by Subjects Search Publications Projects AMAP Project Directory RÁDJU -The Sami Research and Project Database Maps Inter-Map Arctic Environmental Atlas University of the Arctic Atlas UNEP Shelf Programme Data Inventory map Globalis Calendars Arctic Council ACAP AMAP CAFF EPPR PAME SDWG About Contact History IPY About IPY IPY 2007-2008 Members of IPY Projects Contact Events WebCast About CAFF Secretariat Expert Groups Projects with Observer Organizations and Affiliates Document Library Photo Gallery Latest News Login Username Password Read More Go to Site

		Australian Institute of Marine Science ^Votes:0 Australian Institute of Marine Science Copyright ?1996-2007 Waypoint - Online newsletter Share the success stories, science discoveries and technological advancements that are helping us to provide cutting-edge marine science for Australia and the world. AIMS @ JCU A joint venture between AIMS and James Cook University IPCC to release "Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" report The approved Summary for Policymakers will be released during the press conference on 6 th April 2007 in Brussels. Report announcement Coral reefs and climate change 2007 The impact of climate change on coral reefs is receiving ongoing national and international media attention. Consequences for Australia?s coral reefs could be severe despite our significant efforts in protection an Read More Go to Site

		Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve, Viet Nam ^Votes:0 Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve A Short Report and Photo Essay WELCOME TO BINH CHAU-PHUOC BUU RESERVE (October 1996) Report on Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Reserve Map of Reserve Location Photos of Phuoc Buu coastal forest Photos of Binh Chau wetlands forest Photos of Binh Chau hot springs resort Photos of zoo within Binh Chau resort Produced with cooperation from Ba Ria - Vung Tau Union of Friendship Organisations and The People's Committee of Ba Ria Town. Many thanks to all our friends in Ba Ria - Vung Tau and to: Australian Veteran's Vietnam Vietnam Reconstruction Group Prepared by Vern Weitzel <vern@coombs.anu.edu.au> Australia Vietnam Science-Technology Link Read More Go to Site

		Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network ^Votes:0 Home EVENTS CALENDAR News Articles, Discussion About BRAIN Rainforest Plants Fungi Lichen Ask BRAIN Membership Rainforest Locations Web Upgrade Project Rainforest Links Newsletter Archive BRAIN MEMBERS Register / Login The Node Advanced Search Daintree Gift Cards Rainforest Rescue is offering a unique opportunity for you to help save the Daintree rainforest this Christmas through their special Daintree Gift Cards. More>> Rainforest Plants Database A photographic database of rainforest plants of the Brisbane region. Search and sort by habitat, special features and plant type. More>> About BRAIN BRAIN was established in 1995 as a bushcare group sponsored by the Brisbane City Council. More>> Membership Membership is free and open to all. You can be a member of your local bus Read More Go to Site

		Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island ^Votes:0 Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Inc. Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Dowling College, Oakdale NY 11769-1999 Help CRESLI today, become a member Home About CRESLI WHALES, DOLPHINS, AND PORPOISES seals Sea Turtles Coastal and Pelagic Birds Checklist of Species Join CRESLI Calendar Contact CRESLI Join our mailing list CRESLI Documents CRESLI RESEARCH Abstracts CRESLI Mini-conference on Offshore Energy Development (Abstracts) Educator Material Links to other organizations Photos and Videos RECOMMENDED books Reservations Seal Walk Reservations Seal cruise Reservations bald eagle cruise Reservations Offshore Whale and Pelagic Bird Cruise Reservations SUPPORT CRESLI CRESLI Membership CRESLI CD's and DVD's CRESLI Clothing CRESLI photographs CRESLI's Amazon Store Read More Go to Site

		Ecozones ^Votes:0 Ecological Framework Home Descriptions of Ecozones & Ecoregions of Canada Applications Screen resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Narrative Descriptions of Terrestrial Ecozones and Ecoregions of Canada Read the Background & Methodology behind this report Access the table of contents for a listing of all sections in this report View the map of Canada's ecozones and select a zone to view Enjoy learning more about this national spatial ecological framework for Canada! View in print format Previous \| What's New \| About Us \| Your Environment \| Information/Publications \| Weather \| Home \| Français \| Contact Us \| Help \| Search \| Canada Site \| The Green Lane TM , Environment Canada's World Wide Web site Last updated: 2005-04-11 Important Notices and Disclaimers Read More Go to Site

		Greater Yellowstone Coalition ^Votes:0 Greater Yellowstone \| Our Work \| Get Involved \| Events \| Press Room \| About Us \|\| Site Map Protecting Yellowstone Winter Use in Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Delisting Wyoming Range Legacy Act Introduced! Phosphate Mining Wolves in Greater Yellowstone [ More ] Join our email list: Looking for something on our website? News from the GYE: Big year for Wyo's parks (Casper Star Tribune) - Nov 14, 2007 . The Yellowstone Precedent (National Parks Traveler) - Nov 12, 2007 . Wolf Plan Divides Ranchers (Casper Star Tribune) - Nov 12, 2007 . St. Mary's Diversion, Yellowstone River work included in legislation (Billings Gazette) - Nov 09, 2007 . Yellowstone exceeds 3M visitors (Billings Gazette) - Nov 08, 2007 . [ All News Stories ] GYC in Print- Op/Ed Columns: Letter: Lake trout eradication should be exp Read More Go to Site

		Illinois Natural History Survey ^Votes:0 INHS • About Us • Find Us • Office of the Chief • Staff • Opportunities • Donate to INHS • 150th Celebration DIVISIONS OF • Biodiversity & Ecological Entomology • Ecology & Conservation Sciences SECTIONS FOR • Ecological Entomology • Biodiversity • Biotic Surveys & Monitoring • Field Stations & Ecosystems Science • Aquatic Ecology & Conservation • Wildlife & Plant Ecology RESEARCH • Highlights • Current Projects • Completed Projects OUTREACH • INHS Outreach • Speakers Bureau • Educational Resources • Activities • Special Events RESOURCES • Collections • CTAP • Field Stations • INHS Library • Publications • INHS Events Read More Go to Site

		Scottish Environment Protection Agency \| Home ^Votes:0 Privacy Policy Welcome to the SEPA Website Quicklinks ► Access to Information Enquiries ► Charging Schemes ► Climate Change ► National Waste Strategy ► Pollution Prevention & Control ► SEPA Weekly Update ► SEPA and Procurement ► Public Participation Directive Publications Applications Annual Report 2006/2007 click here Online Registration Applications: Discharges (incl. Septic Tanks), Abstractions and Engineering activities click here SEPA's provisional corporate strategy: Our Proposals for 2008-2011 (2.7mb pdf) SEPA's Main Aim & Outcome Objectives We are Scotland’s environmental regulator and adviser. As well as our role in controlling pollution, we work with others to protect and improve our environment. Find out more here . Read More Go to Site

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