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Jun 30, 2008
Breaking news: 320,000 Acres of Forest Protected for Wildlife and People

In one of the most significant conservation sales in U.S. history, The Nature Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land have preserved 320,000 acres of pristine forest in western Montana that provide valuable habitat for species.

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May 28, 2008
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How to Save 83% of the World's Coral Reef Species

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Coral reefs provide the world with goods and services worth US$375 billion annually, but scientists estimate that 70% of all corals reefs could be lost by 2050. Now a new initiative aims to conserve an astounding 83% of the world's coral species, aided by a US$20 million pledge by The Nature Conservancy.


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Aug 30, 2007
Focus: Endangered Species
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Please READ and NOTE this beautiful photo essay featuring the red-eyed tree frog, nature's ambassador to the rainforest.

With amphibians facing population crashes around the world, the red-eyed tree frog has become a poster species for rainforest conservation. Watch the life cycle of tree frogs -- from birth, maturity, reproduction, and predation by insects, snakes, and caimans.

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Aug 16, 2007
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CELEBRATE: China's First National Park
The Nature Conservancy has helped China achieve a conservation landmark: the establishment of that country's first national park, which will also serve as a model for a new Chinese national park system. See a GREAT photo essay of the park area!

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One of the most popular articles here at Natural Papa has been my post about Our Tiny House Experiment. From talking to other people who are looking to either live in a low impact way, or to simple save money, I have found that the tiny house concept...
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(Editor’ ;s note: Conservancy Senior Marine Scientist Alison Green is on an expedition to the Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia — amidst some of the most spectacular and biodiverse coral reef ecosystems in the world. Ca...
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As one commenter posted, "This is a surprise because?" Sadly, it is no surprise to most Americans that the financial sector has undue influence on Capital Hill. That is why it is so very important that citizens contact their Congressperson and ...
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Since I started my position as senior scientist at The Nature Conservancy a year and a half ago, I have been outspoken in the crusade to measure the impacts of the organization’s conservation strategies. Sure, I love knowing that the Conservancy...
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As of late March 2010 - early April I am planning to move to New Orleans - I sincerely hope to have found a job before I go but, would value any and all advice - do they have a Y for Women? Boarding Homes? I do not have much to move with and would pro...
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Those hammering out a climate deal in chilly Copenhagen may not be literally feeling the heat, but the rest of the world sure is, whether it’s from rising global temperatures or from cutting off that excessively powerful AC with self-controlled ...
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   This is VERY IMPORTANT and RELATES TO 9/11 as a CONTINUATION of the anti-Muslim hysteria provoked by 9/11, which was its POINT. Please circulate this! It was for me a REAL EYE-OPENER; and is TOTALLY CONVINCING, once I read it! It just...
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click on picture above to go to news story; feel free to note it... front page news on Care2.   Kat - 1 day ago - thecirclenews.org Th ree decades ago, the relatives of an eleven-year-old Native girl in Minnesota forced her to ...
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At our house, we only use 100% natural products for personal care – and organic if possible. Our favorite soap is Dr. Bronners, as it’s a ‘clean’ product, very affordable, and comes in a variety of formulations, from very gent...
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