Conservation and Endangered Species of South America
Conservation of the environment, indigenous peoples, development, education, nature protection and conservation, wildlife management, and the protection of endangered species.
About the Pantanal
"The Pantanal is one of the world's most immense and rich ecosystems. It is arguably the largest wetland on the globe. Extending through Central-West Brazil, eastern Bolivia and northeastern Paraguay, the Pantanal covers some 200,000 km2 during the rainy season."
"The Pantanal is one of the world's most immense and rich ecosystems. It is arguably the largest wetland on the globe. Extending through Central-West Brazil, eastern Bolivia and northeastern Paraguay, the Pantanal covers some 200,000 km2 during the rainy season."
Alcoa: Environment: Earthwatch Diaries: Conserving the Pantanal
Michela Corradini's Diary recounts her experiences in the Pantanal in "collecting data on a variety of vital links in the Pantanal food web to accelerate the conservation process."
Michela Corradini's Diary recounts her experiences in the Pantanal in "collecting data on a variety of vital links in the Pantanal food web to accelerate the conservation process."
Chiloe Institute/Planeta.com
Profile: The Instituto de Investigaciones Ecologicas Chiloé by Juan J. Armesto and Ricardo Rozzi
Profile: The Instituto de Investigaciones Ecologicas Chiloé by Juan J. Armesto and Ricardo Rozzi
Conservation Issues in South America
A discussion of the importance of conservation of the llanos of Colombia and Venezuela, called the Serengeti of South America.
A discussion of the importance of conservation of the llanos of Colombia and Venezuela, called the Serengeti of South America.
Conservation tillage: the end of the plough?
Discussion of planting without plowing, practiced in Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
Discussion of planting without plowing, practiced in Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina.
Conservation Volunteer Work for sea Turtles in Brazil, South America
Overview, plus guidelines, qualifications, training and field conditions for volunteers.
Overview, plus guidelines, qualifications, training and field conditions for volunteers.
Fundación Patagonia Natural - Protección de la Naturaleza
Non-profit, non-governmental organization, committed to the protection of the enviroment of Patagonia.
Non-profit, non-governmental organization, committed to the protection of the enviroment of Patagonia.
La Pesca en la Mesopotamia Argentina
Una mirada crítica a la gestión y el manejo de los recursos pesqueros. Problemas de carácter administrativo, político, técnico y hasta académico inciden en la cuestión.
Una mirada crítica a la gestión y el manejo de los recursos pesqueros. Problemas de carácter administrativo, político, técnico y hasta académico inciden en la cuestión.
Online Field Guide :: Project Profiles :: Chaco, Paraguay
"A proposed biological corridor would connect this 2-million-acre wilderness with protected areas totaling more than 8 million acres, safeguarding habitat in one of South America's fiercest landscapes."
"A proposed biological corridor would connect this 2-million-acre wilderness with protected areas totaling more than 8 million acres, safeguarding habitat in one of South America's fiercest landscapes."
Pantanal Conservation Area
UNESCO summary.
UNESCO summary.
Pantanal National Park Brazil
Efforts of "The Center for Ecosystem Survival in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Ecotrópica, A Brazilian conservation organization to expand the protected areas of Pantanal Conservation area."
Efforts of "The Center for Ecosystem Survival in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Ecotrópica, A Brazilian conservation organization to expand the protected areas of Pantanal Conservation area."
Pantanal's Economy
Discussion of the growth of the agricultural and cattle breeding economies which are threatening the Pantanal's environment and and suggested methods of conserving the region.
Discussion of the growth of the agricultural and cattle breeding economies which are threatening the Pantanal's environment and and suggested methods of conserving the region.
Postcards from Patagonia / Postales Digitales de Patagonia
Send a postcard from Patagonia to help "stop climate change by increasing the use of renewable energies such as wind and solar."
Send a postcard from Patagonia to help "stop climate change by increasing the use of renewable energies such as wind and solar."
Review: The Atlantic Forest of South America
Review and discussion of the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil: "The Atlantic Forest is home to about 70% of Brazilians and three of the largest urban centers on the continent, with thousands of plant, mammal, and bird species threatened for eternal extinction."
Review and discussion of the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil: "The Atlantic Forest is home to about 70% of Brazilians and three of the largest urban centers on the continent, with thousands of plant, mammal, and bird species threatened for eternal extinction."
South America - Rainforest Portal
Information and links to more information for Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, and French Guiana from Rainforestweb.org.
Information and links to more information for Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, and French Guiana from Rainforestweb.org.
South America Conservation Research Center
Expeditions, readings, photos and related web sites from Earthwatch Insitute.
Expeditions, readings, photos and related web sites from Earthwatch Insitute.
The Pantanal, its present and future
Description, commercial development, wildlife, conservation and threats to the Pantanal, inclduding the Hidrovia project.
Description, commercial development, wildlife, conservation and threats to the Pantanal, inclduding the Hidrovia project.
World Land Trust
The World Land Trust is a conservation charity that has helped purchase and protect over 300,000 acres of threatened wildlife habitats worldwide.
The World Land Trust is a conservation charity that has helped purchase and protect over 300,000 acres of threatened wildlife habitats worldwide.