The
Nature Conservancy describes its work in the following words. “The Nature Conservancy is working around
the world to protect rainforests, engaging local and indigenous communities
in creative solutions that balance the needs of people with nature.” Find out how you can contribute to making
the Nature Conservancy more successful in its efforts to preserve tropical
rainforests. http://www.nature.org/rainforests/
The
Amazon Conservation Team’s motto states that the organization is, “Working
in partnership with indigenous people in conserving biodiversity, health,
and culture of tropical America.” Learn more about their work and how you
can help.
Amazon Conservation Team
The
Orangutan Foundation International and the Dian Fossey
Gorilla Fund are two organizations that focus on conserving rainforests
through the protection of individual species. If you feel that contributing to the
conservation of these unique species is of interest to you, click on the
links to step into action.
Orangutan Foundation International
The Dian Fossey
Gorilla Fund International: Saving gorillas and their habitats in Africa
“Biodiversity
Hotspots” are areas or regions that contain exceptional diversity of
life. The Biodiversity Hotspot page
for the Central America region is accessed
by clicking on the following link: Biodiversity
Hotspots - Mesoamerica - Overview
I
met Rhett Butler at the Smithsonian Institute’s Bocas del
Toro research station while he was traveling to gather information for his
website. In Rhett’s words his
website, Tropical Rainforest Conservation -
mongabay.com aims to raise interest in wildlife and wild lands while
promoting awareness of environmental issues. The website contains excellent
information about issues concerning forest conservation. He has an extensive collection of photos
from his travels World Travel Photos
- Mongabay.com and a Kids site that introduces the topics of
deforestation and rainforest conservation Tropical Rainforest Information for Kids.
Developed
to support the “Journey into Amazonia”
video series, this website provides an opportunity for interactive
learning. There are teacher
resources, an interactive Amazon explorer function and interesting
information about ecosystems within the rainforest. Check out this great web resource at
http://www.pbs.org/journeyintoamazonia/
