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Natural Resources DNA Profiling and Forensic Centre/Endangered Species
Natural Resources DNA Profiling and Forensic Centrelocated in Peterborough
Ontario Canada at Trent University
http://www.nrdpfc.ca/endangeredspecies.html-
Species at Risk Recovery Teams and WHF
Home page of the Wetland Habitat Fund.
http://www.whc.org/wetlandfund/en/partners/special/sarrt/sarrt_JAK.html-
Taking Endangered Species Seriously? British Columbia's Species-at-Risk Policies
Author(s): Paul M. Wood & Laurie Flahr. 2004 Abstract: This article examines
species-at-risk policy initiatives of the British Columbia provincial government
and evaluates their sufficiency for meeting international and national
standards, agreements, and expectations.
http://ideas.repec.org/a/cpp/issued/v30y2004i4p381-399.html-
High Desert Issues: Steens Mt. - Alvord Basin At-Risk Species
Many species of desert wildlife are threatened by the detrimental effects of
grazing, mining, orv use, and invasion of non native vegetation.
http://www.oregon.sierraclub.org/conserv/hidsrt/species.asp-
ISSG Database: Review of existing global sources of information on invasive
species (Page 2)
The Global Invasive Species Database contains invasive species information
supplied by experts on biological invasion from around the world. Species range
from micro-organisms and invertebrates to fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians,
mammals and plants. Text, images and maps give biological, ecological and
geographical information. Eradication and control information and expert advice
is also available.
http://www.issg.org/database/reference/sources2.asp-
Local plants added to at-risk list - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's
Newspaper
Hawaii's Newspaper Online, Hawaii news and information from the state's largest
daily newspaper.
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2003/Nov/18/ln/ln17a.html-
Alberta, Naturally! Homepage
The Heritage Community Foundation is proud to promote the extensive and
beautiful nature of Alberta. Explore the six main ecozones of Alberta, with the
Boreal Forest, Canadian Shield, Foothills, Rocky Mountains, Grasslands and
Parklands, and learn about species, climates and landscapes unique to each
region. Immerse yourself in our interactive experience, learning about Alberta
through audio clips, pictures and extensive articles on unique Albertan aspects
and fundamental biological principles.
http://www.abheritage.ca/abnature/-
St.Andrews Biological Station Species at Risk Group
The St.Andrews Biological Station Species at Risk Group is a fairly new program
which focuses on three different subjects...
http://www.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sta-nb/sar/candidatespecies-e.html-
BBC - Science & Nature - Conservation - Sharks
Information on the status of sharks in the wild, including a summary of the main
threats to their survival.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/conservation/sharks/intro.shtml-
Climate Action Network Australia : Australian animals
http://www.cana.net.au/bush/aus_animals.htm-
Red alert over rare species
The well-known "Red List" that details which species are threatened with
extinction is inaccurate, according to a new assessment. Californian researchers
say that the list compiled by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) fails to
reflect the true threat to species, by not taking full account of the threat
posed by people.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-01/ns-rao011503.php-
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