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CONSERVATION
ORGANISATIONS
ZSL
- Zoological Society of London - www.zsl.org
A charity dedicated to conservation and education. Main role is
the conservation of animals and their habitats worldwide. The organisation
also supports the London Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park.
IoZ
- Institute of Zoology - www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/ioz/
The research wing of the ZSL, specialising in the research of scientific
issues pertinent to the conservation of animals and their environments.
WWT
- Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust - www.wwt.org.uk
A charity that promotes the conservation of wetlands, with particular
focus on rare wetland birds. The WWT is the UK's largest international
wetland conservation charity.
RSPB
- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - www.rspb.org.uk
A UK based charity, which works toward creating a healthy environment,
not only for birds, but also for other wildlife and people.
WWF
- World Wildlife Fund - www.panda.org
A charity that works to halt the destruction of the natural environment
through conserving biodiversity, the sustainable use of renewable
resources and reducing pollution and wasteful consumption.
BTO
- British Trust for Ornithology - www.bto.org
Works to promote and encourage a greater appreciation, understanding
and conservation of birds. Conducts research into birds, provides
advice and scientific evidence. Working is based on a working relationship
between both amateurs and professionals.
BirdLife
International - www.birdlife.org
A global partnership of conservation organisations, working toward
the conservation of birds, their habitat and biodiversity. Works
with people for the sustainable use of natural resources.
FFI
- Fauna and Flora International - www.fauna-flora.org
A conservation organisation, that works to conserve both threatened
species and ecosystems around the world. FFI is the worlds longest
established international conservation organisation.
PSGB
- Primate Society of Great Britain - www.psgb.org
Promotes research into all areas of primate biology, conservation
and management
BES
- British Ecological Society - www.britishecologicalsociety.org
A successful scientific society who's main goals are to promote
ecological science worldwide, by supporting and publishing ecological
research, encouraging communication and collaboration among those
ecologists, cultivate the teaching and learning of the science and,
influence policy and practice.
ECOTOURISM
Leopard
Creek Private Conservation Reserve - www.leopardcreekreserve.co.za
A magnificent Private Conservation Reserve situated in the Limpopo
Province of South Africa. Formally a cattle ranch and then a hunting
farm, Leopard Creek is now dedicated to the land and its wildlife
in the hope to conserve and restore the natural dynamics within
this wonderful ecosystem.
Ionian
Eco Villagers - www.relaxing-holidays.com
Sustainable green holidays at Gerakas, in the National Marine Park
of Zakynthos. Stay in the unique surroundings of Gerakas Peninsula,
a stone's throw from a sea turtle nesting beach. Relax, unwind,
learn about sea turtles and other species.
Ionian
nature conservation - www.earthseasky.org
Helping protect the Loggerhead Sea Turtle and other wildlife in
Zakynthos.
Nature
World Travel - www.natureworldtravel.com
Eco-tourism actvities in the National Marine Park of Zakynthos:
See the island differently while on holiday, with minimum negative
impact from your day out.
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