121. Project Learning Tree - Curriculum:Exploring Environmental Issues: Biodiversity This secondary module uses biodiversity as a window through which secondary students investigate the environment. It permits educators and students to step http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_21_16.html

About PLT Join PLT Curriculum GreenWorks! ... Home Exploring Environmental Issues: Biodiversity This secondary module uses biodiversity as a window through which secondary students investigate the environment. It permits educators and students to step back from specific issues and species and to examine broader concepts and larger connections—not just biological, but political, cultural, ethical, and economic as well. Students will learn that decisions about growth and development, about energy use and water quality, even about health, all rest to some extent on perspectives about biodiversity. Exploring Environmental Issues: Biodiversity was developed by Project Learning Tree (PLT) in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) . Educators are permitted to download, print, and use any of the following online materials ( "The global invaders section of the biodiversity module is great! Some valuable, interdisciplinary concepts [are there] to convey ideas to secondary students that shouldn't wait until college." Dr. Nita Davidson, CA Department of Pesticide Regulation "Really good development of biodiversity concepts and promotion of living sustainable lifestyles." David Moore, CA Department of Fish and Game

122. TDWG: Homepage Formerly known as the Taxonomic Database Working Group, a non-profit group coordinated by the International Union of Bioligical Scientists to promote the exchange of biodiversity data. http://www.tdwg.org/

Home About TDWG Getting Started Standards ... Glossary Basic Standards Recommendations The most widely deployed formats for biodiversity occurrence data are Darwin Core wiki ) and ABCD wiki ). New deployments of these and other XML based formats should use the TAPIR exchange protocol. The TDWG community's priority is the deployment of Life Science Identifiers (LSID), the preferred Globally Unique Identifier technology and transitioning to RDF encoded metadata as defined by a set of simple vocabularies . All new projects should address the need for tagging their data with LSIDs and consider the use or development of appropriate vocabularies. TDWG's activities within the biodiversity informatics domain can be found in the Activities section of this website. We Need Your Support Please consider becoming a member . TDWG needs everyone with a strong interest in biodiversity information to participate in developing effective standards for sharing that information. We need IT professionals, taxonomists, ecologists, geoscientists, and librarians. We need members from institutions and agencies that do or could use our standards to make their data more usable. Your participation ensures that what we develop will save you time and money There are three ways to join TDWG- Free registration - Required to access TDWG online resources Individual Membership - US$75/year Institutional Membership - US$500/year but US$400 if paid by March 1 Institutional members are entitled to up to five discounted registrations at the annual conference. Please visit the

123. ARBEC - ASEAN Review Of Biodiversity And Environmental Conservation Web-journal dedicated to the study of biodiversity in Malaysia and the rest of southeast Asia. http://www.arbec.com.my/

124. Series: Biodiversity « | OurWorld 2.0 Economics of ecosystems and biodiversity study demands nations account for This year, International Year of biodiversity, the World Heritage List gains http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/series/biodiversity/

125. Welcome To The BBEC Official Website Programme to establish sustainable approaches for the conservation of the endangered biodiversity and ecosystems of Sabah, Malaysia. http://www.bbec.sabah.gov.my/

126. Biodiversity Explanation & Importance biodiversity is the variability of all living organisms including animal and plant species of the genes of all these organisms, and of the terrestrial http://www.ciel.org/Biodiversity/WhatIsBiodiversity.html

What is Biodiversity and Why is it Important? Biodiversity is the variability of all living organisms including animal and plant species of the genes of all these organisms, and of the terrestrial, aquatic and marine ecosystems of which they are part. Biodiversity makes up the structure of the ecosystems and habitats that support essential living resources, including wildlife, fisheries and forests. It helps provide for basic human needs such as food, shelter, and medicine. It composes ecosystems that maintain oxygen in the air, enrich the soil, purify the water, protect against flood and storm damage and regulate climate. Biodiversity also has recreational, cultural, spiritual and aesthetic values. Society's growing consumption of resources and increasing populations have led to a rapid loss of biodiversity, eroding the capacity of earth's natural systems to provide essential goods and services on which human communities depend. Human activities have raised the rate of extinction to 1,000 times its usual rate. If this continues, Earth will experience the sixth great wave of extinctions in billions of years of history. Already, an estimated two of every three bird species are in decline worldwide, one in every eight plant species is endangered or threatened, and one-quarter of mammals, one-quarter of amphibians and one-fifth of reptiles are endangered or vulnerable.

127. Research: The Sabah Biodiversity Experiment - The Royal Society SEARRP, Danum Va SEARRP is trying to understand the possible impacts of the loss of tree biodiversity in tropical forest ecosystems. http://www.searrp.org/research_sabah_biodiversity.cfm

Themes Projects The Sabah Biodiversity Experiment Publications Site Map SEARRP is also funded and supported by: The Sabah Biodiversity Experiment Background The rainforests of SE Asia support much of the region's biodiversity, play a crucial role in the provision of key ecosystem services and are an important source of income at both national and local levels. Forest conversion, degradation through unsustainable logging practices and slash-and-burn cultivation are simultaneously having a serious impact on both biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. There is considerable interest in the restoration of the degraded forests of SE Asia by enrichment planting of indigenous tree species. However, tree diversity in areas subject to enrichment planting can be much lower than in neighbouring areas of primary forest. What are the ecological consequences of this reduction in biodiversity? Aims In order to understand the possible impacts of the loss of tree biodiversity in tropical forest ecosystems it is of critical importance that long-term monitoring and experimental programmes are established. The NERC Centre for Population Biology, University of Zurich, the Royal Society South East Asia Rainforest Research Programme and the Malaysian forestry company Innoprise Corporation, are establishing a large-scale forest biodiversity experiment in the rainforest of Sabah, Malaysia.

128. The Business & Biodiversity Resource Centre Advocates and assists contributions by UK businesses to biodiversity conservation. http://www.businessandbiodiversity.org/

AND BIODIVERSITY New Download! Ecosystem Challenges and Business Implications, published by Earthwatch, WRI, WBCSD and the IUCN warns that companies must transform business models and operations if they are to avoid major economic losses caused by the current degradation of ecosystems and the vital services they provide. Download: "The preservation of biodiversity is not just a job for governments. International and non-governmental organisations, the private sector and each and every individual have a role to play in changing entrenched outlooks and ending destructive patterns of behaviour" Kofi Annan, UN Secretary General on the 2003 International Day of Biological Diversity. People everywhere depend upon biodiversity for their livelihoods, their quality of life, and to provide basic ecological services on which all life depends Companies too depend on biodiversity. It helps to stabilise the climate and provide clean air and water, services vital for a stable operating environment. It provides raw materials, technology and business opportunities.

129. Essex Biodiversity Project - Home Provides information on the species and habitats in the Essex biodiversity Action Plan and invites members of the public to get involved in projects. http://www.essexbiodiversity.org.uk

Essex Biodiversity Project Skip over navigation Home Site Map ... Sign In Site Search Home News - Events - Biologue News and Events Blog The Biologue ... Home Welcome Welcome to Essex Biodiversity Project This website has something for everyone who has an interest in the wildlife of Essex; from the professional nature conservationist to the amateur enthusiast; from the managing director of a local business to the chief executive of a borough council. You can use this site to find out about biodiversity in Essex, learn about the species and habitats in the Essex Biodiversity Action Plan, discover how you can get involved in projects and who to contact about wildlife issues. Take a look at the 'Biodiversity Action Plan' 'Species and Habitats information' section for a start, then its 'Projects' section to see what is being done to improve them. Branding Biodiversity If you are still not sure what is meant by "Biodiversity" but want to find a new way to think about it, and a new way to take action, then read the booklet "Branding Biodiversity"

130. The Biodiversity Database Of The Washington, D.C., Area Photographs and information about species in the Washington D.C. area. http://biodiversity.georgetown.edu

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131. Kentucky Biodiversity Links Links to Internet resources related to Kentucky biodiversity. http://www.naturepreserves.ky.gov/links/

132. Biodiversity & Ecology Information on research programs on animals, aquatic ecology, conservation, human ecology and landscape ecology. http://www.csiro.au/science/Biodiversity.html

var clicky_pause_timer = 200; Explore CSIRO Partner Media Events ... Close Explore CSIRO About CSIRO The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. Find out more about CSIRO View our organisational chart Open to the Public CSIRO has a range of facilities that are opened to the public, with each offering a unique insight into science research activities and history. Courses Discovery Centre Telescope Visitor Centres Double Helix Club Chapters ... National Research Flagships Large-scale, long-term, multidisciplinary science to address Australia's major national challenges and opportunities. Climate Adaptation Flagship Energy Transformed Flagship Food Futures Flagship Future Manufacturing Flagship ... Divisions CSIRO expertise is organised into 14 research areas. Astronomy and Space Science Earth Science and Resource Engineering Ecosystem Sciences Energy Technology ... National Facilities CSIRO manages national facilities and collections that are opened to researchers around Australia and overseas. The Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) National Collections - The Australian National Insect Collection The Australian National Fish Collection The Australian National Herbarium The Australian National Wildlife Collection The Marine National Facility - The Southern Surveyor Telescopes - Parkes Narrabri Mopra Tidbinbilla ... Pyrotron CSIRO's core areas of impact Astrophysics Satellites and Earth Observation Climate Change Understanding Climate Change ... Enquiries@csiro.au

133. Biodiversity Education In Belgium Presents Belgian university and training courses related to biodiversity, also public awareness and education activities and websites. http://www.naturalsciences.be/bch-cbd/belgium/services/biodiv-edu.htm

134. SCU - Centre For Plant Conservation Genetics - Welcome To The Centre For Plant C Applies molecular biology techniques to the conservation and exploitation of plant genetic resources. http://www.scu.edu.au/research/cpcg/

Home About Us Publications Research ... Contact Us : Home Welcome to the Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics and the Centre for Phytochemistry and Pharmacology have merged into Southern Cross Plant Science. The new Southern Cross Plant Science (SCPS) website is currently under construction. About Us Publications Research Services ... Contacts Updated: 22 October 2010 Top Southern Cross University Legals Privacy ... Contact Us Authorised by Director, Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics [ cpcg@scu.edu.au Site admin

135. Welcome To The Department Of Biology Created as course work by students studying conservation genetics in Biology. http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/biology/CBCN/genetics/

MUGSI Quick Links Select A to Z Campus Index Alumni Association Bookstore Campus Health Centre Career Services Clubs Employers Financial Aid Find People @ McMaster Giving to McMaster Housing International Students Libraries Media MUGSI Login Policies Security Services Student Accounts Work/Study Abroad Working@McMaster Search McMaster Biology Science McMaster Home McMaster A-Z Index Academics Undergraduate Studies/Programs ... Learning Commons Department of Biology Home About the Department Welcome from the Chair History of the Department ... Contact Us //new fadeshow(IMAGES_ARRAY_NAME, slideshow_width, slideshow_height, borderwidth, delay, pause (0=no, 1=yes), optionalRandomOrder) new fadeshow(fadeimages, 776, 200, 0, 6000, 0, "R") Welcome to Biology The Department of Biology is the hub of basic research on living systems, and of its application in environmental and medical biotechnology. Research in the Biology Department covers diverse areas, which gives undergraduate and graduate students broad educational opportunities. Students have the choice of a variety of inter-disciplinary streams, co-op programs and laboratory-based research projects. Studies in the Biology Department thus open a wide variety of options for professional and personal development, and not to forget, fun. Welcome. MCD Roster 2010/11 here Congratulations to Dr. Kim Dej on winning a MSU Teaching Award. Award Ceremony September 23 4:00-6:00 in Council Chambers, GH-111.

136. World Resources Institute Genetic Diversity Article covering variation within species, problems of genetic uniformity, and the need for genetic diversity. http://www.wri.org/publication/content/8585

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