Friday, 20 November 2009
Lynx v. Marten
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| TNC |
Twenty years of change in the way Maine’s vast spruce-fir and hardwood forests are harvested for timber has led to a shift away from clear-cutting and toward “partial harvests,” a practice in which stands of trees are cut in stages rather than all at once.
Preventing Logging Through Climate Change »
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Wednesday, 11 November 2009
For the Birds
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| Photo © Mike Baird (Creative Commons). |
The Nature Conservancy's Migratory Bird Program helps to ensure that protection efforts appropriately address the special habitat needs of wide-ranging and migratory birds.
Learn About Our Migratory Bird Program »
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Inspiring Stories
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| Jen Newlin Bell |
Be inspired by great stories of our innovative conservation work — from Indonesia to Oregon and Brazil to Hawai'i. We work around the world to protect nature and preserve life -- and your dedication to nature is what makes it all possible.
Read Inspiring Stories of the Work You Make Possible »
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Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Take a Hike!
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| Ellen Banner |
Environmentalist Dr. Patricia Zardiac unveils an eye-awakening study which shows declines in popular activities, such as hiking. Check out our preserve map and stay updated on popular destinations for various environmental activities!
Do People Still Care About Nature »
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Thursday, 22 October 2009
Bird in the Hand
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| Mark Godfrey |
Prairie warblers, tail-wagging yellow birds with olive upperparts, are in serious decline across their range, due mostly to a loss of breeding habitat. The Nature Conservancy is tagging prairie warblers to discover how to protect these unique birds.
Tag, You're It! »
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Sunday, 18 October 2009
Tracking Bears
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| Douglas Steakley |
The habitat of Florida black bears has become fragmented by development and new roads. About 10 of the bears now have collars sending text messages of their positions. The information will help Florida landowners and policy-makers make conservation decisions that help bear habitat and people.
Letting Bears Lead the Way »
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Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Preparing for Climate Change in Alaska
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| Ami Vitale |
In Alaska, the Conservancy is working with partners to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Through our unique climate change adaptation project, we are mapping out locations for energy development along Alaska’s North Slope, avoiding high-priority conservation areas required by wildlife that are essential to Native Alaskans’ way of life.
How Adaptation Can Benefit Nature and People »
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Friday, 9 October 2009
A Nose for Natives
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| Jen Newlin Bell/TNC |
Since dogs use their remarkable sense of smell to uncover illegal drugs or locate missing persons, why not use them to help find and protect endangered plants and animals?
Watch Rogue at Work »
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Thursday, 24 September 2009
Water for Conservation in Papua New Guinea
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| Mark Godfrey/TNC. |
The Nature Conservancy is helping conservation-minded communities in Papua New Guinea obtain rainwater collection tanks, ensuring close access to clean water year-round. The Conservancy also just recently launched a Rescue the Reef location in the Dominican Republic and Papua New Guinea to help the coral reefs and spur the economy in those areas.
Help others get clean water »
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Thursday, 3 September 2009
Where to Find U.S. Birds?
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| Photo © Larry Hennessy |
In tandem with partners, The Nature Conservancy co-authored the first-ever North American State of the Birds report. The report identifies birds as indicators of ecosystem health and reveals that bird populations can give us the first insights into the health of the environment while serving as a measure of sustainability.
Read the North American State of the Birds Report »
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