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| Stirling Range viewed from the Gondwana Link project area, Australia. Photo © Ron Geatz/TNC |
Restoring Australia's Botanic Wonderland
This 3-billion-year-old landscape in southwestern Australia went largely undisturbed by catastrophic events such as volcanoes, earthquakes and glaciers until a post-World War II policy was established to transform the region into a prairie of cereal grains and pasture. Now, The Nature Conservancy is working with several Australian conservation organizations to reconnect and restore a 1,000-kilometer swath of native bush land from the desert edge of Australia's Outback to the tall-tree forests of the southwestern coast. Join us for a photo essay about this science-driven, grass-roots effort to restore a special part of Australia's spectacular landscape.
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| Conservationists examine maps of International Paper properties © Mark Godfrey/TNC |
Sale of the Century
In the summer of 2005, International Paper decided to end a hundred years of forest ownership by putting nearly 6.8 million acres of timberlands up for sale. With huge swaths of Eastern forests up for grabs, the Conservancy moved quickly to protect 700,000 acres in 12 states, including dozens of ecological jewels. But what will become of the woodlands that didn't make the cut? Explore slideshows of the Conservancy's newest preserves, and find out what may happen to the forests that got away.
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| Parkers Creek in Maryland © David Harp |
The Original Conservationists
To be sure, many members of the self-described hook-and-bullet community don't look like stereotypical environmentalists. It's no secret, and no wonder, that hunters and non-hunting environmentalists often make each other nervous ... but ever since the days of Teddy Roosevelt sporting and conservation groups have turned to each other as partners. Take a look behind the scenes at the role that sportsmen have played -- and continue to play -- in conserving our lands and waters.
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| Campers with solar collectors at Red Canyon Ranch in Wyoming © Ted Wood |
Enviro-tips: Your Best Conservation Tips
Last month, we asked you to send us your tips to help the environment. (Thank you!) We received so many great tips that we can't possibly fit them all into this issue of Enviro-Tips. Here are a few tips representing the diverse themes and ideas you shared. We plan to use more of your tips in future editions of Enviro-Tips!
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