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Links
A selection of links to web sites that
relate to the environment:
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Bush
Heritage is a national, independent, non-profit organisation
committed to preserving Australia's biodiversity by protecting
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One
of Australia's largest and most influential national environmental
organisations.
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Ethical Investment |
Australian
Ethical Investment was established in 1986 for the purpose
of environmental and socially responsible investment.
AEI manages four unit trusts, with around 100 individual
investments. In addition, all trusts are available for
Superannuation.
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The
AMCS is one of the leading conservation organisations
in Australia, and is the only national group devoted solely
to protecting the marine environment.
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| Birds
Australia |
Birds
Australia is dedicated to the conservation, study and
enjoyment of Australia's native birds and their habitats.
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So
who wants rubbish all over the place? This group wants
to do something about it.
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The
impact of climate change on the nature of Australia
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The
Australian Community Biodiversity Network is a non-government,
community-based network of organisations acting to encourage
and catalyse community involvement in biodiversity conservation,
and ensure the full and effective implementation of the
National Strategy for the Conservation of Australia's
Biological Diversity
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A
Commonwealth Government Department. These guys can do
good things, they can do bad things ... this is where
you can find out about their latest activities. They should
be looking after Australia's environment and heritage.
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of Primary Industry, Water and Environment |
A
Tasmanian Government Department. These guys can do good
things, they can do bad things ... this is where you can
find out about their latest activities. |
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Site
on clearfelling old growth forests, 1080 poison and other
forestry practices used in Tasmania. The domain name of
this site <http://www.discover-tasmania.com> is
currently a point of contention as is is similar to the
Tasmania Government tourism sites <www.discover-tasmania.com.au>
and <www.discovertasmania.com.au>. The Tasmania
Government is trying to stop this site with its anti-government
policy message from using its URL. In the past it has
offered to buy the name and is currently taking legal
action.
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Maintained
by the Environment Protection Group, this is a set of
searchable databases that are designed to link people
with environmental problems to people and organisations
with solutions
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The
Federal Department responsible for managing Australia's
environment.
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Web
site for the Australian branch of this well known organisation.
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Isofish
is the International Southern Oceans Longline Fisheries
Information Clearing House, a non-government joint venture
between conservation organisations and licensed fishing
companies.
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The
MCCN aims to bring organisations, government agencies
and industry together to develop a more cooperative and
coordinated approach to marine resources management. The
Network has Regional Coordinators based in all States
and Territories.
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The
NCC is the peak umbrella organisation for over 100 conservation
and environment groups in New South Wales, Australia and
works on a huge range of conservation issues.
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Tasmanian
Parks and Wildlife Service. |
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USA
branch of this organisation that represents surfers
who are concerned about the environment, amongst other
things.
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Provides
a pool of resources and information about the proposed
pulp mill for Longreach.
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Tarkine
National Coalition campaigns for World Heritage protection
of the Tarkine Wilderness in NW Tasmania - home to Australia's
largest temperate rainforest.
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Library/resource
centre for information relating to the environment.
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The
Tasmanian Land Conservancy is a non profit organisation
that acquires and manages land in Tasmania, protecting
important natural places.
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A
community resource and education centre that provides
information resources that supports the protection and
restoration of the natural environment, and the development
of homes and cities for a sustainable future.
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A
community-based environmental advocacy organisation whose
mission is protecting, promoting and restoring wilderness
and natural processes across Australia.
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The
world's largest conservation organisation, with close
to five million supporters and a global network active
more than 100 countries. The WWF aims stop the degradation
of the planet's natural environment and to build a future
in which humans live in harmony with nature
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The
Threatened Species Network aims to increase public awareness
of, and involvement with the protection and recovery of
threatened species and their habitat.
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This
one is from the USA.
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Links/contact
details to sites relating to animal protection and
conservation from around the world
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A
major global conservation group.
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