Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Wildlife conservation


In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
  Letter From the Field
To my delight, I found that wildlife had also done well in the past decade, that I was witness to a conservation success story in progress in this corner of Tibet.
Patrols from the Tibet Forestry Department apprehend poachers, guns in households have been confiscated, contracts between herders and the government to protect wildlife have been agreed upon, and everyone is aware of the laws.
And the concerns of nomads must be addressed, for the survival of wildlife ultimately depends on their good will and cooperation.
www.wildlifeconservation.org /wcm-letter   (1465 words)

  
 Wildlife Conservation
Most Wildlife Conservation classes and laboratory sections meet in the recently-renovated Townsend Hall, which is the cornerstone of our 350-acre teaching and research complex.
From freshman orientation to graduation, Wildlife Conservation majors enjoy close interaction with the department’s faculty, who are the common thread in many experiences that make the undergraduate years meaningful.
Wildlife Conservation majors also may work with faculty as part of the Science Scholars program, where they conduct research, present posters on their findings, and may earn publication in scientific journals.
ag.udel.edu /enwc/undergrad/wildlifeconserve.htm   (823 words)

  
 Wildlife Conservation
Immediately contact the wildlife rehabilitators at the Ohio Wildlife Center for specific instruction by calling their 24-hour hotline at (614) 793-WILD.
Conservation practices are intended for working agricultural lands in order to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality.
Finally, once an eligible conservation practice plan is written and the practice established, visit the Union County Auditor's office to share details of the conservation plan.
www.co.union.oh.us /soil-water-conservation/wildlife_conservation.htm   (1066 words)

  
 International Foundation For The Conservation Of Wildlife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
It also focuses on the savannah wildlife of these regions, since forest wildlife is a rather different topic as such, even though both savannah and forest wildlife communities are indeed sympatric in some forested facies of the savannah landscape.
The IGF Foundation is launching a new project to conserve the last remaining population of Kara Tau argali ("Ovis ammon nigrimontana") under the auspices of the Almaty Academy of Science with support of the French Embassy in Kazhakstan.
The conservation status of the Kara Tau argali is becoming very critical with an estimated population of less than 100 individuals.
www.wildlife-conservation.org   (1322 words)

  
 North Carolina's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan
Their efforts helped to establish the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA), Congressional funding that would have provided a permanent and reliable source of funding to protect the nation’s diverse wildlife and their habitats.
These plans will provide an essential foundation for the future of wildlife conservation and a stimulus to engage the states, federal agencies and other conservation partners to think strategically about their individual and coordinate roles in prioritizing conservation efforts across the nation.
No, unless the education component is a minor or incidental activity which is considered critical to the success of a project which directly contributes to the conservation of wildlife species and their habitats with the greatest conservation need and is consistent with the development or implementation of the State's comprehensive wildlife conservation plan.
www.wildlife.state.nc.us /pg07_WildlifeSpeciesCon/pg7c1.htm   (739 words)

  
 Wildlife Mississippi Conservation Initiatives
To support its focused conservation goals, Wildlife Mississippi is concentrating its staff and fiscal resources on seven major initiatives.
Since seventy-five percent of America's remaining wetlands are on private lands, it is clear that both coastal and freshwater wetlands conservation cannot be limited to public holdings.
We work to improve the threatened and endangered fish, wildlife and plant resources of Mississippi before they reach a status of endangered or threatened, thus making it unnecessary to list a species.
www.wildlifemiss.org /conservation   (386 words)

  
 Conservation
The Department is seeking proposals for the Land Conservation Appropriation.
Conservation measures, with respect to specific land use practices, targeted toward minimizing impacts of projects to wildlife and wildlife habitats.
Conditions and provisions for the taking of wildlife for scientific and educational purposes.
www.wildlife.state.nm.us /conservation/index.htm   (437 words)

  
 The Wildlife Society
A recommended curriculum for a Bachelor's degree in wildlife was first adopted by the Society in 1965 and revised and strengthened in 1971 and 1977.
The current educational requirements for certification are listed on the Certification page and prospective student in wildlife are encouraged to incorporate them into their higher education plans.
Colleges and universities use a variety of approaches in educating students in wildlife conservation and management; some offer named degrees in wildlife, others have a wildlife major option, and still others have neither named degrees nor a major option in wildlife, but offer wildlife courses.
www.wildlife.org /professional/index.cfm?tname=university   (510 words)

  
 Wildlife Trust :: Conservation Medicine :: Publications
Conservation Medicine and Ecological Health: A New Approach to Emerging Diseases and Threats to Jaguar Conservation, Symposium Conservation of Jaguars in the XXI Century.
Conservation medicine as a new paradigm for the control of wildlife diseases at a continental scale.
Conservation Medicine and West Nile Virus south of the border: ecological and epidemiological consequences of an emerging disease.
www.wildlifetrust.org /conservation_medicine/publications.shtml   (6178 words)

  
 Wildlife Conservation India,Wildlife Conservations in India,Wildlife Conservation,Indian Wildlife Conservation
India, the land with immense wildlife variety is a step ahead in wildlife conservation as it helps in preserving our natural heritage and encouraging eco-tourism.
Some of the projects and wildlife conservation programmes in India include Project Tiger, which has been till now the most successful one in protecting and preserving the tiger population.
The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in 1979.
www.wildlife-tour-india.com /wildlife-conservation-india.html   (695 words)

  
 The Walt Disney Company - Wildlife Conservation
The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) was established in 1995 as a global awards program for the study and protection of the world's wildlife and ecosystems.
Each project is evaluated on specific criteria, including scientific methodologies, magnitude of need, involvement of partner organizations, ability to impact an area in the near-term, and elements of public education and community involvement.
The main goal of this project is to conduct aerial surveys of elephants in Northern Botswana to determine the seasonal distribution, abundance and habitat use.
corporate.disney.go.com /environmentality/wildlife_conservation.html   (255 words)

  
 Colorado Wildlife Conservation Grant - Colorado Division of Wildlife
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has made $200,000 available for a competitive grants program to support projects to conserve, restore or enhance Colorado’s threatened, endangered or special concern wildlife resources.
The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Grant Program (CWCG) is funded through the federal State Wildlife Grant Program, with funds available for projects starting in the summer of 2006.
CWCG projects should focus on species and habitat conservation, particularly for species determined to be in “greatest conservation need” in the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan.
wildlife.state.co.us /LandWater/PrivateLandProgram/CWCG   (604 words)

  
 Wildlife conservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Among the leaders in conservation was Aldo Leopold wildlife conservation.
Wildlife Conservation Funding - Washington, DC wildlife conservation.
DWC - The department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka.
www.topdebt.com /wildlife-conservation.html   (245 words)

  
 Wildlife Conservation, Animal Conservation, Endangered Wildlife Projects
The word that best describes WWF and its wildlife conservation mission is 'action.' This is illustrated as much by our victories in the corridors of government as it is by the results we achieve through our on-the-ground, 'muddy boots' activities in wildlife conservation corridors around the world.
WWF's Conservation Science Program is responsible for such groundbreaking concepts as ecoregional conservation of wildlife and the Global 200—both of which have developed a framework through which we will approach the next generation of conservation of wildlife activities.
While our work and expertise in the arenas of government and science are critical to advancing our wildlife conservation goals, WWF also recognizes that perhaps our most important responsibility is the education of future leaders in the field.
www.worldwildlife.org /action   (226 words)

  
 People in Wildlife Conservation
The group, which includes 200 wildlife biologists and managers from 50 countries, provides advice to the union and to various international and national organisations on the science and conservation of the 36 species of wild cats.
At that time, WWF was launching its then biggest conservation appeal, Operation Tiger, and, being the only staff person who had ever seen a tiger in the wild, he volunteered to manage project operations in India and Nepal.
Presently he is writing articles for different wildlife magazines and is also compiling a report on the behavior of Cheer Pheasant, with a view to identify and develop traits required for its effective reintroduction in the wild.
www.wildlifeofpakistan.com /people_conservation.htm   (2616 words)

  
 Wildlife Viewing Home Page
Find information about 137 wildlife viewing destinations around the state and learn about a selection of Florida’s most fascinating wildlife species.
Check out what is happening in our wildlife world by month, what you can do in your backyard to attract wildlife or how to maintain an earth-friendly habitat.
Parents will find engaging activities to do with their children, and everyone can use the links here to access other "watchable wildlife" sites.
floridaconservation.org /viewing   (72 words)

  
 Wildlife & Conservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wildlife and Conservation are both integral parts of Arizona's natural heritage.
Conservation and Management- Contains conservation and management program information for both game and nongame species as well as information on the Heritage Fund Program.
Wildlife Related Diseases - News and information on Chronic Wasting Disease and other wildlife related diseases.
www.gf.state.az.us /w_c/index.shtml   (272 words)

  
 Wildlife Forever
The mission of Wildlife Forever is to conserve America's wildlife heritage through conservation education, preservation of habitat and management of fish and wildlife.
Learn more about the benefits of a Wildlife Forever membership for you, your state and America with this link.
Wildlife Forever's quarterly newsletter, Cry of the Wild, provides our members and donors with a detailed look at the many in-the-ground, grass roots conservation projects completed with their help.
www.wildlifeforever.org   (258 words)

  
 Kenya Wildlife Service - KWS
The vegetation varies from the dense tropical forests, to mangrove forests along the coast, to the shruberry of the arid desert lands, to the thick mountainous forests and alpine vegetation along the slopes of the snow-capped Mount Kenya.
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is charged with the protection and conservation of the country's biodiversity as presented by its fauna and flora.
To sustainably conserve and manage Kenya's wildlife and its' habitat in collaboration with stakeholders for posterity.
www.kws.org   (328 words)

  
 WDFW -- Washington's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Advocated by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and WDFW, this was envisioned as the non-game “third leg” of Federal Aid funding to state wildlife agencies, along with Dingell-Johnson and Wallop-Breaux (fish) and Pittman-Robertson (wildlife).
In 2001, Congress established a new Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Program (WCRP) to help state and tribal wildlife agencies address the unmet needs of wildlife and associated habitats for conservation, education and wildlife-associated recreation.
Identify the extent and condition of wildlife habitats and community types essential to the conservation of priority species at statewide and ecoregional scales.
www.wdfw.wa.gov /wlm/cwcs   (669 words)

  
 WCS-Congo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
For the last 15 years WCS has assisted the government in managing more national parks, reserves and buffer zones in the Republic of Congo than any other organization, conserve biodiversity in Congo by establishing and maintaining a network of well-managed protected areas.
For nearly two decades WCS has assisted the government in managing wildlife in the Republic of Congo.
It is vital to create partnerships to ensure effective conservation.
www.wcs-congo.org   (109 words)

  
 Wildlife conservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with Bolivian protected area authorities, has auctioned a one-of-a-kind international opportunity.
In 1991, the Centre for Wildlife and Conservation Biology (CWCB) was formally.
The Prince Edward Island Wildlife Conservation Fund was created in 1998 to assist.
www.winhunting.com /wildlife-conservation.html   (208 words)

  
 Wildlife, wildlife conservation, national wildlife refuge
Journey North is a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change wildlife.
US non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to help individuals and families improve the wildlife habitat on their properties.
Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), part of Environment Canada, handles wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government.
www.arraymagazine.com /wildlife.html   (267 words)

  
 Environmental Links - Wildlife Conservation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Established by The World Conservation Union, the World Wide Fund for Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme, WCMC is an independent organisation and has become the planet's principal source of global biodiversity information.
Conservation & Education on the Barn Owl and other species of Owls through environmental projects, research studies, enhancing public education on the ecology and preservation of Owls, rescue, and rehabilitation.
WildNet Africa tracks conservation in Africa through regular wildlife news updates, discussions on contentious issues, diaries of wildlife events, articles by environmental journalists, and photos and activities for all age groups.
eelink.net /pages/Environmental+Links+-+Wildlife+Conservation   (3259 words)

  
 Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN)
Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) believes the best way to save endangered animals is to support conservation entrepreneurs who work in cooperation with local communities.
We identify best-in-field conservationists and give them the capital and tools they need to create sustainable futures for imperiled wildlife and the habitats in which they live.
Please explore our website to learn more about the wildlife conservation projects pioneered by WCN's courageous conservation entrepreneurs, and how you can help these projects succeed in protecting endangered species around the world.
www.wildnet.org   (215 words)

  
 Wildlife Works
UNEP and Wildlife Works have partnered to bring you earth friendly UNEP logo merchandise.
Wildlife Works designed a shirt to support the Humane Society of the United States' campaign to stop the slaughter of innocent seals in Canada.
Wildlife Works has designed a unique tee to support the Free Flora campaign.
www.wildlifeworks.com   (278 words)

  
 Care2: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is dedicated to being the most effective conservation organization, protecting and promoting a world rich in wildlife and wilderness.
At its celebrated wildlife parks in New York - the Bronx Zoo, the New York Aquarium, and Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park Wildlife Centers -- WCS inspires over 4.5 million annual visitors to care about wildlife and wild lands and to participate in their conservation.
Here, WCS staff gathers information on wildlife needs, trains local conservation professionals, and works with in-country staff to protect and manage wildlife and wild areas for the future.
www.care2.com /npo/facts-wcs.html   (319 words)

  
 Province of Manitoba | Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch
The number of birds in Manitoba remains low and Manitoba Conservation is working with volunteers to save the piping plover from extirpation in the province.
To further protect Manitoba's habitat and native wildlife from disease and the risk of genetic contamination with exotic species, Manitoba Conservation has introduced amendments to the Exotic Wildlife Regulation.
The Problem Beaver Management Program, initiated in 1993 by Manitoba Conservation, has evolved into a comprehensive management program to continue to help reduce losses to private property and public infrastructure.
www.gov.mb.ca /natres/wildlife/index.html   (217 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.