Ecology - Web Links

BUBL UK
Major gateway for the UK academic community. A listing of sites which are at academic level.

European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC)
Hosted by Tilburg University, the European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC) Website offers background information, database access, bibliographic information, a conservation directory, and calendars of events/jobs related to nature conservation in Europe. The databases include DExEN (database of expertise in ecological networks), METASPEC (a meta-database of more than 130 international data sources on European species), and Saxifraga (a selection of free slides of Europe's biodiversity). Other resources at the site include ECNC publications (full-text) and information on international policy and legislation issues.
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
A list of threatened animals and plants. The entire database can be searched by a variety of options including red list category, country and region. Searches can be conducted using common or scientific names. Information retrieved includes taxonomic hierarchy, common name, red list category, distribution or range, major habitats, threats, population trends and conservation measures. Summary statistics generated from the database are provided. Explanations of Red List categories and criteria are also given.
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Washington Department of Ecology: Publications
Washington's Department of Ecology Publications page maintains an archive of more than 1500 online publications available for download. Visitors can search the archive or browse by subject, which include Agency Administration, Air Quality, Environmental Assessment, Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction, Nuclear Waste, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance, Solid Waste and Financial Assistance, Spills, Toxics Cleanup, Water Quality, and Water Resources. Besides the impressive number of available documents, the site also offers a refreshingly easy and intuitive method for finding and utilizing what is offered.
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