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		The Alaska Rainforest Campaign — Akrain.org ^Votes:0 Akrain.org Skip to Content home about us rainforest info action alerts how to help press room resources links Search You are here: Home The Alaska Rainforest Campaign Document Actions The Alaska Rainforest Campaign (ARC) is a coalition of national and Alaska conservation groups working to protect the remaining wildlands of the Tongass and Chugach National Forests from clearcutting and other harmful development. Together the Tongass and Chugach, our country's 1st and 2nd largest National Forests, make up the world's largest remaining intact expanse of coastal temperate rainforest. NEW for 2006! NEW and updated fact sheets "The Last Best Place" - Explore the Tongass National Forest and learn why the Minneapolis Star Tribune has named it one of the world's three last best places to visit. Dow Read More Go to Site


		BBC News \| AMERICAS \| Roads lead to Amazon 'destruction' ^Votes:0 low graphics version \| feedback \| help You are in: World: Americas Front Page World Africa Americas Asia-Pacific Europe Middle East South Asia ------------- From Our Own Correspondent ------------- Letter From America UK UK Politics Business Sci/Tech Health Education Entertainment Talking Point In Depth AudioVideo Brazilian Carlos Perez, a conservation scientist "We could see the Amazon becoming a major fragmented landscape" real 28k Friday, 19 January, 2001, 09:41 GMT Roads lead to Amazon 'destruction' "Illegal logging and land clearing are rampant" The Amazon forest in Brazil, the world's largest remaining wilderness, could vanish within two decades, a new study reveals. If these development plans go through, we'll lose the largest remaining wilderness on Earth and a huge amoun Read More Go to Site

		Amazon Interactive ^Votes:0 Amazon Interactive Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the RÍo Napo. Geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon Ecotourism Simulation Game Where is the Amazon? How rainy is the rainforest? Who lives there? Making a living Conservation and coffee Plan and manage a locally-controlled ecotourism project. Can you make ecotourism sustainable? Try it!   Amazon Interactive was our very first educational Web site! We've developed many more since then, including: Architect Studio 3D Design a house online—and then tour it in 3D. In Search of the W Read More Go to Site

		Amazon Life ^Votes:0 The Amazon region has a great forest that presents the largest biodiversity of the world. It is a plane equatorial area, covering 5.5 million square kilometers, that corresponds to more than half of the European continent. This web site uses this rich and natural area for the study of Ecology, presenting concepts about Energy Flow and the Matter Cycle, and information about the Brazilian area of the Amazon Rainforest. Now, you are invited to enter in this world of information, exploring our Amazon Life site. [ Enter ] Last update: 08/31 Atention IE 4.0 Users: if you have problems with layout, please go to menu View - Fonts and then click Smaller or Smallest . Thanks! © Copyright 1998 ThinkQuest Team 20248 Read More Go to Site

		AMAZONIA: discover the hidden paradise ^Votes:0 Welcome ... Discover the Amazon, a hidden natural paradise It?s better seen with Netscape 4.0 or IE 4.0. Developed by students for ThinkQuest Read More Go to Site

		Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network ^Votes:0 Home EVENTS CALENDAR News Articles, Discussion About BRAIN Rainforest Plants Fungi Lichen Ask BRAIN Membership Rainforest Locations Web Upgrade Project Rainforest Links Newsletter Archive BRAIN MEMBERS Register / Login The Node Advanced Search Daintree Gift Cards Rainforest Rescue is offering a unique opportunity for you to help save the Daintree rainforest this Christmas through their special Daintree Gift Cards. More>> Rainforest Plants Database A photographic database of rainforest plants of the Brisbane region. Search and sort by habitat, special features and plant type. More>> About BRAIN BRAIN was established in 1995 as a bushcare group sponsored by the Brisbane City Council. More>> Membership Membership is free and open to all. You can be a member of your local bus Read More Go to Site

		COCORI Complete Costa Rica-Nature's Cathedral-Rain Forests ^Votes:0 by Michael L. Smith It's quiet. Very quiet. But it isn't silent and it's far from dead. Listen closely--a faint rustle of leaves high overhead, a bird calls, some strange insect punctuates the air with an alien sound. And the colors! So many greens and browns; with an exclamation of velvety red or yellow or white scattered around; just enough to keep it interesting. The air is warm, humid, sometimes stifling; it stirs very little here. Looking more closely, one realizes that there is tremendous activity all around. This is a unique environment; highly fragile in the hands of man and extremely important to the survival of man. O ne hundred years from now, historians may be compelled to refer to the second half of the 20th century as that brief period of time when much of the earth's biologi Read More Go to Site

		Dr. Blythe's RainforestEducation web site! ^Votes:0 This document requires a browser that can view frames. Please go to the non-Java home page for this site. Read More Go to Site

		Howstuffworks "How Rainforests Work" ^Votes:0 HowStuffWorks.com RSS Make HowStuffWorks your homepage \| Get Newsletter Search HowStuffWorks and the web: EXPLANATIONS • Auto • Communication • Computer • Electronics • Entertainment • Food & Recipes • Health • Home & Garden • Money • People • Science – Earth Science – Engineering – Life Science – Military – Physical Science – Space – Supernatural • Travel EXPERT REVIEWS Consumer Guide Auto Consumer Guide Products Mobil Travel Guide PRICES Shop HowStuffWorks REFERENCE Encyclopedia Maps VIDEO STUFF Featured Video BETA HSW Original Videos REFERENCE LINKS Main > Science > Life Science PRINT EMAIL How Rainforests Work by Tom Harris Inside This Article 1. Introduction to How Rainforests W Read More Go to Site

		index ^Votes:0 Rainforests of Asia and the Americas! click on the slideshow to begin! C Read More Go to Site

		Into the Depths of the Amazon ^Votes:0 Graphics Intensive Text Only (With Tables) Text Only (Without Tables) Read More Go to Site

		Journey Into Amazonia -- Teacher Resources ^Votes:0 --> Introduction Levels of Life: Interrelationships in the Rainforest Broom Forest: A Tall Trees Simulation Soil in the Amazon The Rainforest, Raw Materials, and You Chico Mendes of Brazil World Trade Protests: Why All the Fuss? Be an Amazon Activist Dear Educator, The classroom resources you see here are designed to help you use this Web site, other material on the Internet, and the "Journey Into Amazonia" videos for a study of the Amazon rainforest. These materials are designed for upper elementary, middle, or high school students (grades 5-10) although extension suggestions may help you modify them for younger or older students. Each lesson plan provides objectives, standards correlations, background information, Web links, procedures, extension suggestions, and assessment recommendatio Read More Go to Site

		Learning about Rainforests - Edit560s6 Homepage ^Votes:0 The objective of this lesson is to learn all about Rainforests. You will learn what a Rainforest is, the four layers of a Rainforest, where they are located, the animals and plants that live in the Rainforest and finally what we all need to do to help preserve these wonderful places. Lessons Facts References/Links Student Art Take Quiz Quicktime Movies Contact the Professor Rate our Site MT & PK Productions Certain materials are included under the fair use exemption of the U.S. Copyright Law and have been prepared according to the multimedia fair use guidelines and are restricted from further use. Read More Go to Site

		Miconia calvescens (Melastomataceae): an invasive weed in Hawaii ^Votes:0 Miconia calvescens (Melastomataceae) An invasive weed in Hawaii This page is dedicated to dissemination of information RE: Miconia calvescens (Melastomataceae), a species of tree from South America which, according to Dr. Ray Fosberg of the Smithsonian Institution, is "the one plant that could really destroy the Hawaiian forest." The invasive nature of Miconia in climates similar to that of Hawaii is evident from its invasion of Tahiti, where "[o]ver 60% of the island is heavily invaded with dark groves of Miconia trees, replacing the forest and its wildlife." For general information, see the text version of the WANTED: Locations of Miconia poster (full color image to be available soon). For more details on Miconia calvescens in Hawaii, see the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Read More Go to Site

		MSN Encarta : Online Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Atlas, and Homework ^Votes:0 MSN home Mail My MSN Sign in encarta greeting cards more Hotmail Messenger My MSN MSN Directory Air Tickets/Travel Autos Careers & Jobs City Guides Dating & Personals Extra Games Green Health & Fitness Horoscopes Lifestyle Maps & Directions Money Movies Music News Real Estate/Rentals Shopping Spaces Sports Tech & Gadgets TV Weather White Pages Yellow Pages encarta ® Home Encyclopedia Dictionary Atlas K-12 Success College & Grad School Adult Learning Quizzes More Additional Reference Materials Thesaurus Translations Multimedia Other Resources Education Resources Math Help Foreign Language Help Project Planner Scholarships & Financial Aid Jobs & Internships Online Degrees Coffee Break Ask Bill Nye the Science Guy Top 10 Lists Columns On This Day Encarta Products Help Today's Highlights Novem Read More Go to Site

		Nature Safaris Manaus Amazonas Brazil ^Votes:0 According to Ceballos (1998), an evaluation of ecotourism, initially, requires its definition. Notwithstanding, there are many definitions and concepts of ecotourism... NOW OFFERING - MANAUS CITY - JUNGLE SNIFF PACKAGES Find out more! RAS The more distant you are from Manaus, the more Wildlife and untouched Rainforest you will find ! "Jungle" is remaining and destroyed Rainforest ! Most of our competitors are situated in the secondary growth "Jungle" forests of Manaus. See the distances on the Google Earth map below ! We are situated in the Primary Rainforests and call our Eco Lodges from now on: Rainforest Adventure Stations Not only this, but both of our Rainforest Adventure Stations are very distant away from Manaus, enriching thus the client's experience with the ve Read More Go to Site

		NSF - News - Frontiers Archive ^Votes:0 NSF Web Site News Discoveries Funding Publications Awards HOME FUNDING AWARDS DISCOVERIES NEWS PUBLICATIONS STATISTICS ABOUT FastLane News News News From the Field For the News Media Special Reports Research Overviews NSF-Wide Investments Speeches & Lectures NSF Current Newsletter Multimedia Gallery News Archive --> News Archive Press Releases Media Advisories News Tips Press Statements Speech Archives Frontiers Newsletter Frontiers Newsletter Archives Each month, the electronic version of Frontiers and its printed counterpart profiled important work funded by the National Science Foundation. With the November/December 1998 issue, NSF ceased publishing the newsletter. Past issues are available from this Web site. Articles are organized by issue. By Issue: 1998 \| 1997 \| 1996 1998 November/D Read More Go to Site

		OneWorld Classrooms -- Building Bridges of Learning between the Classrooms of the World ^Votes:0 Sign up for Our E-newsletter Email: HOME PROGRAM & SERVICES NEWS & INFO GET INVOLVED FOR PARTICIPANTS ABOUT US CONTACT US FREE Travel & Learn Online Content Online Classroom Travel Resources Electronic Cultural Exchange Library Student to Student Language Lab Quick & Convenient Global Connections Electronic Interchange International Art Exchange Classroom Connections Class to Class Art Exchange School to School Art Exchange PowerPoint Exchange Music Exchange Digital Video Exchange E-mail Q & A Exchange Make a Difference! Arts in Education Programs (NY) Staff Development/Teacher Training (NY) New for 2007/2008 E-Newsletter and Bulletins Teacher Testimonials Partner School Profiles Pass the Word FAQ Arts in Education Programs (NY) Staff Development/Teacher Training (NY) Teachers & Principals Read More Go to Site

		PASSPORT TO THE RAINFOREST ^Votes:0 PASSPORT TO THE RAINFOREST Read More Go to Site

		PBS \| About This Site . Retired Site ^Votes:0 Friday, November 23, 2007 by topic... Arts & Drama History Home & Hobbies Life & Culture News & Views Science & Nature Retired Site The site you've requested (Electronic Field Trip) has been retired from pbs.org. To find related content, try a keyword search , visit a related topic area using the pulldown menu at the top of this page, or browse our Programs A-Z menu. Copyright Agent Feedback Plugins & Downloads Privacy Policy Terms of Use About PBS \| About this Site \| Support PBS \| Producing for PBS \| TV Schedules \| Station Finder Arts & Drama \| History \| Home & Hobbies \| Life & Culture \| News & Views \| Science & Nature Feedback \| Privacy Policy \| Terms of Use Copyright © 1995 - 2007 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). All rights reserved. Read More Go to Site

		Rain Forest at Night--From National Geographic (Rain Forest) ^Votes:0 Earthpulse Home \| Resources & Links \| Credits © 2001 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. Read More Go to Site

		Rainforest Glossary - A: Zoom Rainforests ^Votes:0 Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Become a member of Enchanted Learning. Site subscriptions last 12 months. Click here for more information on site membership. $20.00/year or other amount (directly by Credit Card ) $20.00/year or other amount (via PayPal ) $20.00/year or other amount (for sending a check by mail ) $20.00/year or other amount (for subscribing by school purchase order ) As a thank-you bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. (Already a member? Click here. ) Zoom Rainforests Rainforest Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Click on an und Read More Go to Site

		Rainforest Puzzle - Enchanted Learning Software ^Votes:0 Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Become a member of Enchanted Learning. Site subscriptions last 12 months. Click here for more information on site membership. $20.00/year or other amount (directly by Credit Card ) $20.00/year or other amount (via PayPal ) $20.00/year or other amount (for sending a check by mail ) $20.00/year or other amount (for subscribing by school purchase order ) As a thank-you bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. (Already a member? Click here. ) Zoom Rainforests Activities: Unscramble the Picture Answer each of the questions below. When the answers Read More Go to Site

		Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service: Smithsonian History, Art, and Science Exhibitions. ^Votes:0 Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon: Vietnamese America Since 1975 The first Smithsonian exhibition to document the Vietnamese American experience, Exit Saigon tells an epic story from the perspectives of people who were forced to flee their homes and leave their possessions behind. American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print Hatch Show Print in Nashville, TN, has been producing top-quality letterpress prints for well over 100 years. Its artists and craftsmen are considered among the finest in their field. This must-have exhibition includes nearly 130 original works of art. The Way We Worked: Photographs from the National Archives Work and the workplace have gone through enormous changes in the last century. The Way We Worked reveals the effects of industrialization, urbanization, immig Read More Go to Site

		Sumatran Rain Forests Photos, Part I ^Votes:0 A Run Through The Jungles of Sumatra Part I In January of 1995 I had the opportunity to travel to Sumatra, an island the size of California, that is part of Indonesia. When I was there, I spent time studying the rain forests and the culture. These are just a portion of photo's I took. I urge you to view the large photo as well because the thumb-nails do not give them justice. If you would like to see more, please E-mail me, jpolos@stmarys-ca.edu All of the photos were taken with a Cannon Sprint fixed focus, automatic camera with Kodak 200 Gold multi purpose film. It just goes to show, you don't need a fancy camera to take good pictures. All pictures are thumbnails, click on picture or title for larger image "Smiles" Danielle and Polly smile for a photo as we await our return home. These tw Read More Go to Site

		THE RAIN FOREST GUIDE JUNGLE TOURS - AMAZON - BRAZIL ^Votes:0 Esta p?gina usa quadros mas seu navegador n?o aceita quadros. Read More Go to Site

		Tongass National Forest Southeast Alaska Resource Directory ^Votes:0 Home \| Contact Us \| Tongass Facts \| Photos \| Recipes \| SE Resource Directory \| Site Map The Latest Tongass National Forest News: National Geographic Magazine: "The Truth About Tongass" The July issue of National Geographic Magazine hit the streets with a hard-hitting article of the Tongass National Forest, featuring Sitka Conservation Society's Groundtruthing Project. As part of their expose of land management on the Tongass, National Geographic highlighted two projects undertaken by conservation groups to inform Tongass management -- the Audubon Society and Nature Conservancy's Conservation Area Design mapping project, and SCS's Groundtruthing Project. The entire article is available at the National Geographic website and includes a multimedia slideshow titled Saving Tongass . T Read More Go to Site

		Tropical Rainforest Coalition ^Votes:0 Explore: Home About TRC Why care? How can I help? Projects Resources FAQ Projects: Bermejo Balam Na Llushin River Donate: Rainforest Growth Fund Save-an-Acre Save-a-Species Rainforest Journey: Visit to the Llushin River Project TRC Board member Tom Vincze visited TRC's Llushin River Project in Amazonian Ecuador last summer. He chronicles his journey for TRC in a series of installments. Part One: All in a Days Travels Part Two: Yanacocha Hums NEW: Part Three: Gateway to the Amazon NEW: Introducing the Bermejo Project TRC funds a large land acquisition in northeast Ecuador in the Cofan territory. Read more about this new project here . Randy Borman Then and Now TRC President Alex Rubin reunites with Randy Borman, Cofan leader and rainforest conservationist, 14 years later. Read about his fas Read More Go to Site

		Wealth of the Rainforest - Pharmacy to the World from Raintree Nutrition, Inc. ^Votes:0 The Amazon Rainforest is the world's greatest natural resource - the most powerful and bio-actively diverse natural phenomenon on the planet. Yet still it is being destroyed just like other rainforests around the world. The problem and the solution to rainforest destruction are both economic. Rainforests are being destroyed worldwide for the profits they yield - mostly harvesting unsustainable resources like timber, for cattle and agriculture, and for subsistence cropping by rainforest inhabitants. However, if land owners, governments and those living in the rainforest today were given a viable economic reason NOT to destroy the rainforest, it could and would be saved. Thankfully, this viable economic alternative does exist. Many organizations have demonstrated that if the medicinal plants Read More Go to Site

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