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World Rainforest Information Portal - Amazon, South America, Asia, Africa - Rain
Your gateway to rainforest information and resources. Info and news about rainforest protection, destruction and how to help.
http://www.rainforestweb.org/

Extractions: BUSINESS WEEK: Global Warming (Business Week, August 16) FINANCIAL TIMES: Forests thrive under control of indigenous people (Financial Times, August 16) REUTERS: Occidental signs controversial $50 million Peru oil deal (Reuters, August 16) SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: Indigenous tribe takes on big oil. Ecuadoran village refuses money, blocks (San Francisco Chronicle, August 16) REUTERS: Amazon fires alter climate, rainforest
Chile - Rainforest Portal
Rain Forest Earth Rainforestweb.org World Rainforest Information Portal CODEFF Chile Chile s oldest environmental NGO works on forests, biodiversity,
http://www.rainforestweb.org/Rainforest_Regions/South_America/Chile/

Extractions: Chile's forests may seem to be located 'at the end of the Earth.' They form a biological island in the far reaches of the southern hemisphere, with the Pacific ocean to the west, Antartica to the south, the Andes mountains to the east, and the world's driest place, the Atacama Desert, to the north. Because of their biological isolation over hundreds of millions of years, Chile's forests include numerous plant and animal species unique to Chile. [more] Bosques Nativos de Chile - This page has the aim to show the different types of forests (Rainforests, Sclerophyllous, Coniferous, Deciduous and chilean Palma forests) that can be found in Chile and the vascular plants which make up the forests. Certification Information: Chile - Progress of forestry certification in Chile. Chile Wood Exports and Subsidies - Case study from American University's Trade and Environment Database (TED). Chilean Forest Preservation and the Project River Condor - Case study from American University's Trade and Environment Database (TED).
Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Borneo Montane Rain Forests (IM0103)
If you visited these montane rain forests, you would feel as if you were on a Because large tracts of these rain forests have still not been explored,
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/im/im0103.html

Extractions: Isolated Mountains If you visited these montane rain forests, you would feel as if you were on a mountaintop island surrounded by a sea of lowland forests and clouds. The isolation of the higher reaches of the ecoregion has produced a unique and diverse set of species. Because large tracts of these rain forests have still not been explored, it is likely that many species remain to be discovered. Special Features Located in the center of the island of Borneo, these montane forests are much cooler and moister than those in the lowlands. Rainfall is higher, and many forests also derive moisture from the clouds that envelop the high mountains of this island. Oak, chestnut, and Myrtaceae species can all be found in abundance here. As you move higher, leaves get smaller and trees shorter until the landscape transforms into an alpine meadow. Pitcher plants, rhododendrons, orchids, and moss species are especially diverse high in the mountains.
Rainforest Concern - Conserving And Protecting Threatened Natural Habitat, Parti
Conserving and protecting threatened natural habitat, particularly rainforestsand the biodiversity they contain in Ecuador, Sri Lanka, the Amazon,
http://www.rainforestconcern.org/
Rain Forests--Plants/Human Body/Geography Lesson Plan (grades 6-8)--DiscoverySch
Rain Forest Action Network Features a Kids Corner with rainforest informationre habitats, animals, and native peoples, action projects,
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/spiritsoftherainforest/

Extractions: Discuss with students how they would go about using the Internet to find material about new or potential uses of plants as medicines. Where would they begin? By going straight to Web sites hosted by pharmaceutical companies? By doing keyword searches? You may have students proceed to follow their own instincts to locate sites and articles. Or to save time and focus students on the same sources, you may want to refer groups of students to the following three sites screened for this project:
Wealth Of The Rainforest - Pharmacy To The World From Raintree Nutrition, Inc.
information on the rainforest, rainforest plants, rain forest botanicals, medicinalplants Rainforest rainforest, rain forest, rainforests, rain forest,
http://www.rain-tree.com/

Extractions: The Amazon Rainforest has long been a symbol of mystery and power, a sacred link between humans and nature. It is also the richest biological incubator on the planet. It supports millions of plant, animal and insect species - a virtual library of chemical invention. In these archives, drugs like quinine, muscle relaxants, steroids and cancer drugs are found. More importantly, are the new drugs still awaiting discovery - drugs for AIDS, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer's. Many secrets and untold treasures await discovery with the medicinal plants used by shamans, healers and the indigenous people of the Rainforest Tribes. So alluring are the mysteries of indigenous medical knowledge that over 100 pharmaceutical companies and even the US government are currently funding projects studying the indigenous plant knowledge and the specific plants used by native shamans and healers. We hope you will join us and others in supporting rainforest conservation and preservation to stop this tide of destruction. Raising consciousness of the problems is simply not enough. You as a consumer do have power and it can be put to good use. We hope that this website will not only educate you about the problems but show you effective ways in which you as an individual can positively affect your life and health while positively affecting the rainforest.
Official Guide To St. Lucia
In the mountainous interior lies the enormous National Rain Forest, In areassuch as the Bois D Orange Swamp, the Rain Forest and Boriel s Pond,
http://www.geographia.com/st-lucia/lceco01.htm

Extractions: The Original Official Site of the St. Lucia Tourist Board Natural Attractions of St. Lucia S t. Lucia possesses a topography and ecology of stunning beauty, matched by no other location in the Caribbean. The island's pride in its natural resources is evident in the country's ongoing protection and conservation efforts. In the mountainous interior lies the enormous National Rain Forest, and the island's protected coastal sights include the breathtaking, unforgettable spires of Les Pitons. All sorts of nature hikes, tours, and programs have been developed to showcase these peerless assets, allowing visitors to enjoy the island without harming its complex and fragile environment. St. Lucia's environmental philosophy also extends beyond its shoreline to the protection of its beautiful coral reefs, with their rich and diverse tropical sea life. The government has created four preservation areas, encompassing all of the island's outstanding reefs. Watersports enthusiasts, divers, and boat owners are required to purchase a permit before entering the reserve, and the fees are used for repairs to the reef and preserving threatened marine species.
Rainforest
Has facts and activities about Rain Forest animals and plants. Includes printableanimal patterns, word searches and color sheets.
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/habitats/rain_forest/

Extractions: Popular: Month to Month ABC Activities Rain Forest Teaching Extras ... Portfolios Home Theme Units Habitats Rain Forest sub-directories Activities Item Description Graphic Organizers Kemsley's Kids Classroom Check it out! Layers of the Rain Forest Make your room a Rain Forest! Mr. Royal's Rain Forest Guides My Animal Information Book [member-created document] This sample was made with the abcteach Shape Book tool. Rain Forest Rain Forest Animals (A-E) Rain Forest Animals (F-M) Rain Forest Animals (N-Z) ... Word Search: FROGS ( frog shaped puzzle) [member-created document] This sample was made with the abcteach Word Search Puzzle tool. The following documents are available for a b c teach members members.abcteach.com items log in learn more Item Description Rain Forest Part 1 multi-age theme unit Rain Forest Part 2 writing and poetry forms Rain Forest Graphs and Tables interpeting graphs and tables Rain Forest (book report) Worksheets guiding students through the writing of an informational book report and a book report on a work of fiction. Rain Forest Story Planner/Forms story planner and writing forms.
Rainforest Alliance
An international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropicalforests. Their mission is to develop and promote economically viable and
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/

Extractions: Feature News Story Eyes on the Prize The Rainforest Alliance has been selected as a finalist for the US $1 million Alcan Prize for Sustainability, demonstrating the growing international momentum behind our innovative work. More More News Better Building Your choice of wood building products can make a difference! Our new SmartGuide to Green Building Wood Sources helps companies and consumers find sources of Forest Stewardship Council-certified materials. More A First for National Parks SmartWood has awarded Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification to Vermontâs Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. It is the only national park in the United States with managed forests, and the first to be FSC-certified. SmartWood is the worldâs largest FSC forest management certifier. More High Conservation Values More Bean Me Up! The release of Kenco Sustainable Development Coffee, Kraftâs new 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified roast, gives UK coffee lovers one more way to conserve rainforest with every cup.
The Rainforest Site: Help Save Our Rainforests!
Protect a piece of Rain Forest for free.
http://www.therainforestsite.com/
Race For The Rainforest From Care2.com
This is a quick, easy way to help save the rain forest with a simple point andclick. Each click generates a donation, paid by advertising sponsors,
http://rainforest.care2.com/

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