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/ It lies in the palms of our hands / / / This is the list of Nature conservation and animal rescue organisations supported by members of Art for Conservation. The generous donation from sales proceeds support these conservation charities / / Consider purchasing artwork from the talented members in Art for Conservation. / / Click a name below to access the corresponding conservation Web site to learn more about each cause: / / / Environs Kimberley / / Panther Ridge Conservation Center / / CERES Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies / / Wildlife Rescue and Protection Incorporated – WRAP / / TEARS The Emma Animal Rescue Society / / Australian Freshwater Turtle Conservation and Research Association / / Noah’s Lost Ark Sanctuary / / Pets In Need / / PAWS Progressive Animal Welfare Society / / Australian Koala Foundation / / Vegan Action / / Eagle’s Heritage / / Baboon Matters / / PetRescue / / Natural Resources Defense Council / / Churchill Northern Studies Centre / / White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue / / Oregon Trout / / Gorilla Haven / / Your Water Your Say / / International Gorilla Conservation Program / / Algonquin Park / / Australia Koala Foundation / / Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation – TRF / / Save The Jaguar Fund / / The Cougar Fund / / National Wildlife Federation – donation page / / Virginia Zoo / / Wilderness Society / / Blue Iguana Recovery Program The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service The International Reptile Conservation Foundation / / The World Wild Fund / / The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds / / The Wildlife Trusts / / Kangaroo Protection Coalition / / Friends of the Everglades / / Raptor Rescue / / Lower Moss Wood Wildlife Hospital / / Sloth Bear Foundation / / Nature Canada / / The International League for the Protection of Horses – ILPH / / Save The Tiger Fund / / Galapagos Conservation Trust – UK / / The Humane Society of the United States / / The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources IUCNR / / Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Center for Plant Conservation / / Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary / / World Wildlife Fund / / American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals / / Butterfly Conservation Society – UK / / The Mitchell Centre for Equine Rescue and Education / / Caribbean Conservation Corporation Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors / / Greenpeace / / IFAW International Fund for Animal Welfare / / World Bird Sanctuary / / The UK Wolf Conservation Trust / / The Society for Animals in Distress / / Toronto Humane Society / / Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia / / The Australian Conservation Foundation / / Teaming with Wildlife / / Marine Conservation Organization Snow Leopard Trust. American Bird Conservancy Bush Heritage Australia Tasmanian Devil Appeal Defenders of Wildlife Nature Conservation Council Wildlife Conservation Society Cheetah Conservation Fund Children & Nature Network Farm Sanctuary Redwings Horse Sanctuary Shiloh Horse Rescue Equus Sanctuary Sea Shepherd Conservation Society The HEARD Natural Science Museum Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program Save the Crows Operation Migration Greendale Wildlife Shelter —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- / This list is updated regularly. Carmen / Creator and moderator
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/ / / I created the group Art for Conservation to host compassionate, talented and generous members who support conservation and animal rescue organisations with sales proceeds from their artwork. / / If we want a change, we need to work towards it. No deed is too small, no voice is too weak, no donation is too little, no effort goes in vain. Educating the general public about conservation issues, about species in the brink of extinction, about healthy earth-friendly habits, about animal welfare, about humane wildlife management, about the fragility of eco-systems and about a responsible natural citizenship, sparks ingenuity and fosters new ideas. / / Take a moment to enjoy and be inspired by the splendid art featured in this gallery, learn what the artist conveys through the images and narrative, visit their supported charities and consider purchasing a fine piece of art knowing that you will be aiding a good cause. / / Enter the gallery >here / / Browse the list of conservation organisations supported by the artists in this group to learn about concerning issues round the world >here. / / This group and the list of supported conservation organisations are further promoted by me on the Web through my conservation works. / / Globalisation enables us to act together in a cohesive way unthinkable of time ago. Let us take advantage of this opportunity to generate a positive change. / / / / Thank you / / Carmen / Creator of Art for Conservation / / /
From eBird, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and by the Audubon Society. The following is an…
From eBird, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and by the Audubon Society. The following is an excerpt, please click on the title for complete information from the website, including identification of the species and ways to assist. Bird Watchers Urgently Needed to Track Rusty Blackbirds Populations of Rusty Blackbirds are crashing! Their numbers have plummeted by as much as 88-98% over the last few decades, according to data gathered between 1966 and 2006 for the North American Breeding Bird Survey and Christmas Bird Count. A species that was once considered to be abundant is rapidly disappearing before our eyes. Your observations can help save this species by arming scientists with critical information about this species’ ecology during migration. Bird watchers across North America are being asked to help scientists track spring migrant Rusty Blackbirds from April 1-7 using the eBird online checklist program. Your observations of this species can help fill in the important missing pieces of this conservation puzzle! Note: Your observations from outside this time frame are also sorely needed, so please enter any and all Rusty Blackbird records into eBird if possible! / ©Nick Anich
This Sunday 7 September marks National Threatened Species Day in Australia so I hope you can all take some time to reflect on what we have done in the past to contribute to the loss of our fauna and flora, but more importantly, what we might be doing now. Tiger Bot has been a runaway (no pun intended) success for me. Obviously I am very happy that people like the design and can relate to it, but I can’t help but be a little bit sad that one of the reasons we are fascinated by this creature is because we haven’t seen one since 1936. Unfortunately Tasmania is fast becoming the ‘poster’ state for threatened species – you only have to look at the current crisis surrounding Devil Facial Tumour Disease to realise that extinction is not something that only occurred years ago, but is a very real and present threat. Some links if people are interested: National Threatened Species Day Save the Tasmanian Devil
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/ early-spring-in-the-reed-corner My regular watchers may have noticed that many of the pictures I’ve been uploading in the past two weeks belong to my Reed Corner collection . And also in the coming week more of these will be uploaded. They have priority for a special reason…: All those pics are made in, or in the immediate neighbourhood of, the Reed Corner (NL. de Riethoek), a small nature reserve in Amsterdam South-East, with wooded banks, bushy area’s, wetlands and swamps – paradise for birds and small animals. / In the past year, I have spent many hours there, admiring and in awe for the wonderful nature and the many plants and animal species living there, ad trying to capture their beauty in my photographs. Now, the Amsterdam South-East city counsel has plans to start building houses at exactly this location. How sad and destructive would that be! / Local organisations have joined together in a platform, to organise action in order to protect this awesome nature reserve. / Today, May 30 2009, there will be a big manifestation on several locations in the natural areas that are threatened. By showing some of my photographs, and making them available for purchase and publications (contact me ;) ) , I hope to contribute a little bit to the awareness of the value of this beautiful place, in the midst of a very populated, urban area… Steppeland / Soft blue crane’s bill / Centering / As far as the eye reaches / Hidden Beauty
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to all the members who voted for my image: / “Seagreen Blue Jade Vine ~ Strongylodon macrobotrys”...
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to all the members who voted for my image: / Seagreen Blue Jade Vine ~ Strongylodon macrobotrys / and choosing it as the Winner of Avatar Challenge Endangered Plants Group Congratulations to the following members. / These are the lovely images I have chosen as the twelve Endangered Plants Group Features 11 July 2009 1) Grevillea iaspicula by Bruce Wallace / 2) Yellow Lady’s Slipper by Vickie Emms / 3) Moccasin Flower (Pink Lady’s Slipper by Vickie Emms / 4) Darwinia squarrosa by kalaryder / 5) Grevillea insignis by Bruce Wallace / 6) Serruria Florida – Blushing Bride by skyhorse / 7) Grevillea thyrsoides by Christopher Clarke / 8) Silversword Rosette by Teresa Zieba / 9) Early Fagus by tasadam / 10) wild and rare: lady of the forest by Emily Bandru / 11) New Zealand’s Tiny Beauty by missmoneypenny / 12) Spring Loaded by Macky /
A reminder that today is National Threatened Species Day in Australia. For further information check this link...
A reminder that today is National Threatened Species Day in Australia. For further information check this link – Tasmanian events listed here but I’m sure there’ll be other stuff happening around the nation.
Plans for the Development of Mt Barker Summit: Mount Barker Summit – Conservation NOT Recreation...
Plans for the Development of Mt Barker Summit: Mount Barker Summit – Conservation NOT Recreation The District Council of Mt Barker in conjunction with the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board is planning to upgrade Mt Barker Summit, to ‘improve the appearance’ & widen the paths to ‘make them more accessible’. There are already countless ‘recreation reserves’ in Mt Barker & the Summit is the last bastion for conservation in the area, & is about to be destroyed. Mount Barker Summit is one of the largest & last remaining pieces of natural bush accessible to the public, in an area that is already under immense pressure from clearing, expansion, & development. Their plans for improvement will literally see some highly threatened species lost for ever. Native Orchids grow along the edges of the paths on the summit – for the light & air they offer – and once the soil is disturbed they will disappear forever…and the Mt Barker region will lose some incredibly valuable native vegetation, the value of which is increased tenfold because of it’s rarity in the region. Please see the full plan plan here Recent News: Some concerned residents recently met with the Manager for Strategic Planning at Mt Barker council – Greg Sarre, on Mount Barker Summit. He has verbally assured us that not all parts of the plan will be put into place and that their main focus for this year is to upgrade the car park area & make it’s appearance more appealing & cover up the buildings at the base of the tower. He also said that they will upgrade the main walking path to the Summit – ie use dolomite to smooth out the surface, to avoid anyone tripping. They also plan to involve the local Lions Club to assist with the improving the picnic area of the first viewing area’, as well as improving the surface. Less vigorous plans to improve the next stage of the path to the Summit would also be implemented. At the Summit they plan to even out the surface & incorporate the rocks in the path into a smoother path – ie by raising the soil with dolomite or using planks of wood to create a walking path. Their next plan for the Summit proper is to install a viewing platform out over the summit – looking back towards Mt Lofty. He assured us that no trees would be cut down to achieve this. Greg Sarre also informed us that they would not be seeking further public opinion on their plans….And that he was developing a modified proposal based on info from the above 2008 Woodhead plan, and that he is also referring to the 1997 plan they commissioned, which was put together with the fragile environment of the Summit in mind – this plan can be viewed at the Mt Barker Library. He was asked where we could view this modified proposal IN WRITING & he said that as he was working on it now, there is nothing in writing that can be seen, but he said that he would ‘keep us informed’. As he is putting this proposal together NOW, now is the BEST TIME to approach the council with our concerns; Please forward your concerns to : Greg Sarre / Manager Strategic Planning / District Council of Mount Barker / PO Box 54 / MOUNT BARKER SA 5251 / Tel: 8391 7200 / Fax: 8391 7299 / Email: council@dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au / __________________ FACT: Phytophthora cinnamomi – a fungus that rots plants, is lethal to the black boys found on Mt Barker Summit – Xantheria Quadrangulata and other native vegetation. FACT: Phytophthora can be spread by bringing infected soil, or gravel etc to an area, or be transported by infected machinery, by matter adhering to tools or bicycles & on the soles of shoes, or bringing in new plants for revegetation. Can the council assure us this will not happen during the upgrade of the paths??? That contractors employed for this upgrade will being in nothing infected with Phytopthora???? See here for full details / ____________ From the Mt Barker Full Draft Strategic Plan Strategic Direction – 2008-2018: “Shared aspirations Our community respects and values our natural environment. Our District strives to be progressive in the responsible stewardship of natural resources and ecologically sustainable development. A leading and action-focused Council for the environment Water resources and ecosystems protected and conserved Sustainable use of energy A District responding to the challenges of Climate Change Biodiversity protected, and conserved Good land management practiced across the District / A District renowned for its trees Resources used efficiently and waste minimized.” “Goal area 5: / / Informing the community of progress in the delivery of Council’s strategic objectives Ensuring transparency in Council processes and decision making, including financial management.” See the full plan here / ___________ From the: Regional Recovery Plan for Threatened Species and ecological communities of Adelaide and the Mount lofty Ranges, South Australia 2009 – 2014 – From Department for Environment and Heritage website “This document notes the following Disclaimers: That the recommendations in this plan are the opinions of the author, and not necessarily the opinion of The Department for Environment & Heritage.” “Management priorities: Regional threats: The species and ecological communities included in this plan are subject to a wide range of threats, which are collectively contributing to decline. Species have initially become threatened because of historical actions, in particular the vast clearance of native vegetation. Species continue to suffer the prolonged stress of past threats, notably the fragmentation and isolation of populations and reduced population sizes. This makes them more vulnerable to threats currently operating in the region. The most significant direct threats to flora and fauna species include climate change, drought and severe weather, weed invasion, grazing and disturbance by stock, water management and use, residential and commercial development and inappropriate fire regimes. In addition, predation impacts on fauna species ranked relatively high in the threat analysis.” “Impediments to recovery Significant organisational-related impediments to threatened species recovery have been identified. These issues involve recovery capacity and funding, knowledge-base management systems and community engagement. Recovery management must address these impediments concurrent with threat abatement actions and habitat re-establishment planning.” / ___________ The native orchid Diuris behrii – Behr’s Cowslip Orchid is listed as Vulnerable in their plan, and has been photographed on Mt Barker Summit. Some Threatned Fauna listed in their plan found on the summit include: / White-naped Honeyeater, Rufous Whistler, Red-rumped parrot, Horsfield’s bronze-cuckoo. The only way this environmental vandalism can be prevented is by making a lot of noise & raising awareness. THIS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED.
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