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Nature Conservancy Magazine

Every issue of our magazine includes great articles about fascinating outdoor places, gorgeous photography from around the world, timely and informative book reviews, and exciting nature travel ideas.

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Great Places
June 4, 2008
Volume 8, Issue 6

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	Anemone fish in the coral reefs of Fiji. Photo © Robbie and Daniel Wisdom

Protecting 83 Percent of Earth's Coral Species

The Conservancy has just helped broker the Caribbean Challenge — an agreement by that region's national governments to better protect their marine resources. Learn more about the agreement — and how we now work to preserve 83 percent of Earth's coral species!

Dive into Our Coral Conservation Work


	Dr. Peter Sharpe with an eagle. Photo courtesy of Peter Sharpe/IWS

Attack and Rescue on Santa Cruz Island

On May 19, the two eagle chicks on Santa Cruz Island — stars of the live nest cam featured on nature.org — were attacked by another eagle. A viewer alerted scientists on the island, who raced to the site and rescued them. While both eaglets suffered injuries, biologist Peter Sharpe of the Institute for Wildlife Studies says they should recover.

Find Out What Happened at the Nest!


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Watch Planet Green!

Planet Green — a new cable television network that documents, preserves and celebrates the planet — debuts June 4! A part of Discovery Communications, Planet Green is the first-ever 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network and will also be featured on TreeHugger.com and the recently launched PlanetGreen.com.

Watch Your Planet Today


	Elakala Falls, West Virginia. Photo © Kent Mason

Natural Light: Photos from the Highlands

Waterfalls, mountain mist, meadows and forests — the West Virginia highlands provide an extraordinary backdrop for nature photographer Kent Mason. See his incredible images in the latest edition of our "Natural Light" photo slideshow.

See Photos of this Gorgeous Landscape


	Egrets in rice fields, Mississippi. Photo © Byron Jorjorian

Ask the Conservationist:
Do Carbon Offsets Really Work?

Are carbon offset programs providing real solutions for reducing emissions worldwide? Conservancy scientist Bill Stanley answers in this month's Ask the Conservationist.

Read…and Then Submit Your Question


	Hiking boots. Photo © Robert Lalasz/TNC

Everyday Environmentalist:
Don't Hike with Pests

Warmer weather means it's time to get out the hiking gear! But be careful — your boots could be spreading invasive species if they aren't clean. Read this tip from Conservancy scientist Barry Rice and find out how you can help halt the invasion.

Read and Share Your Green Tips

Photo of the Month

“…rays of light were dancing across the hillsides …”

Podcasts

Each week, our Nature Stories podcast brings you unexpected tales of people's connections with the natural world. You may subscribe to the series or download the individual stories through the links below.

Rwanda Gorillas Find out how one of the world’s most endangered species is rebounding after the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Producer: Jake Warga
The Story of Lata Learn about the grandfather of sustainability for Solomon Islanders. Producer: Stephanie Guyer-Stevens for Outer Voices
The Sad Demise of the Passenger Pigeon Could conservation have saved the most common bird in 19th-century America? Producer: Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister with Long Haul Productions
Sisters of St. Gertrude's Garden Find out why these sisters believe caring for the Earth is an essential part of their faith. Producer: Barrett Golding with Hearing Voices
Photo Credits (from top): Photo © Puddlepuff/Creative Commons; © David Wachenfeld; © C.Horwitz/Wikimedia Commons; © Martin Valent.

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