Science and Environment

Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority- Information on managing the environment including salinity, soil, water quality, vegetation in the area from Port Hacking in the No… Tentacle Tentacle- Uses grants, volunteers and contract work to improve degraded plant communities, describing conservation values and plant species found at specific sites. The NSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Service The NSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Service- Australia's largest wildlife rescue organisation, with branches operating across NSW. National Parks Association of NSW National Parks Association of NSW- NPA is a non-profit organisation that runs bushwalks in and around National Parks in NSW, and fights for the conservation of the natural environ… Astronomical Society of New South Wales Astronomical Society of New South Wales- Australia's most active amateur astronomical society, providing members with a wide range of facilities, including two major observing sit… Archaeology of the Dharawal People of NSW Archaeology of the Dharawal People of NSW- An accumulation of Aboriginal rock art images. CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems- Describes information, research, and biology of Australia's vertebrates, in regard to agriculture, management, and pest control. Recycling and Waste Recycling and Waste- Business unit of the Department of Urban Services. Includes publications about waste and recycling. Environment ACT Environment ACT- Environment and recreation, part of the department of Territory and Municipal services. A government agency that focuses on management plans; environment protecti… ACT Landcare ACT Landcare- Provides information about Landcare in the ACT, including events, funding and partner agencies. Friends of Grasslands Friends of Grasslands- Provides information about native grassland ecosystems and community volunteer events such as grassland surveys. ACT Commissioner for the Environment ACT Commissioner for the Environment- State of the Environment reports for the ACT and surrounding areas. Investigates complaints from community regarding management of the ACT's … Royalla Landcare Royalla Landcare- Provides information and contacts about Royalla Landcare, based around Royalla Estate. Canberra Indian Myna Action Group Inc. Canberra Indian Myna Action Group Inc.- Provides information about the Indian Myna and how to combat the threat of this exotic pest. Canberra Birds - Canberra Ornithologists Group (COG) Canberra Birds - Canberra Ornithologists Group (COG)- Provides information about birds and their habitats in the Canberra Region. Molongolo Catchment Group Molongolo Catchment Group- News and events of the Molongolo catchment, including funding opportunities, volunteer programs and environmental issues. UN System-Wide Earthwatch: Vanuatu UN System-Wide Earthwatch: Vanuatu- Environmental information and statistics, including details for individual islands in the group. UN System-Wide Earthwatch: Tonga UN System-Wide Earthwatch: Tonga- Environmental information and statistics, including details for individual islands in the group. Metis Shoal, Tonga Metis Shoal, Tonga- Michigan Technological University Volcanoes Page. A new island in the Tonga chain created by a 1995 volcanic eruption. Photographs. To'abaita Authority for Research and Development (TARD) To'abaita Authority for Research and Development (TARD)- A non-profit, youth-initiated volunteer network established in by North Malaita university students in Fiji. UN System-Wide Earthwatch: Solomon Islands UN System-Wide Earthwatch: Solomon Islands- Environmental information and statistics, including details for individual islands in the group. ‘Immediate protection’ needed for Pitcairn’s marine bounty ‘Immediate protection’ needed for Pitcairn’s marine bounty- The BBC reports on the excellent state of the waters around Pitcairn, and scientists’ urging of a marine reserve around… Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Pitcairn Island Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Pitcairn Island- Average temperature and precipitation, by month, for Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands. Research and Conservation Foundation of Papua New Guinea Research and Conservation Foundation of Papua New Guinea- RCF goals are to promote, preserve, and research the flora and fauna of Papua New Guinea for the people of Papua New Guin… Port Moresby Nature Park Port Moresby Nature Park- Information about the admission fees, flower shop and garden nursery, orchid culture, photos, and tissue culture lab are given. A Biodiversity Conservation Plan for Papua New Guinea Based on Biodiversity Trade-offs Analysis A Biodiversity Conservation Plan for Papua New Guinea Based on Biodiversity Trade-offs Analysis- Full text of a research paper by Faith, Margules, and Walker. Cruz Mayor Expedition Cruz Mayor Expedition- Details an expedition to Papua New Guinea in 2008 in search of the archaeological discoveries regarding the first human civilizations. Find expedition detai… The Aquatic Pteridophytes of Papua New Guinea The Aquatic Pteridophytes of Papua New Guinea- Catalogue of ferns and fern allies found in waters of the region. New Guinea Binatang Research Center New Guinea Binatang Research Center- Research on insects and their relationship to plants of the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Biological Conservation Conference in Manokwari 2004 Biological Conservation Conference in Manokwari 2004- Theme: Biological conservation through research and education. To be held October 7-9.