Environmental Science and Conservation
Sites with reliable info
- Bugwood - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem HealthTheir mission is "to serve a lead role in development, consolidation and dissemination of information and programs focused on invasive species, forest health, natural resource and agricultural management through technology development, program implementation, training, applied research and public awareness at the state, regional, national and international levels."
See the Sustainability guide for a list of links on many different aspects of sustainability.
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- CABI Invasive Species CompendiumFull datasheets on over 1500 major invasive species and animal diseases; Basic datasheets on further species, countries, habitats and pathways; Articles, images, distribution maps.
- Commercial Fisheries StatisticsStatistics for U.S. fisheries, including commercial landings, and foreign trade.
- Green Building Information Gateway (GBIG)Find green building projects and more. GBIG is organized around activities (projects at or within a building), buildings, places, strategies and collections. Users can navigate the site through these main areas, browse featured content, or simply search using keywords.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)The world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 member organizations including 200+ government and 900+ non-government organizations. They publish the Red List of Threatened Species.
- Mass Wildlife - Dept of Fish and GameState governmental site. Contains information on species, regulations, jobs, e.g., GIS atlas of the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species program.
- Massachusetts Herpetological Atlas Project - UMass Amherst & Mass AudubonDistribution maps, natural history information and photographs for 45 native species of amphibians and reptiles in Massachusetts. Data collected 1992-1998, but new data may be submitted.
- National (U.S.) Renewable Energy LaboratoryPrimary U.S. governmental laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's mission and strategy are focused on advancing the U.S. Department of Energy's and our nation's energy goals.
- Global Council for Science and the Environment - Research ReportsThe GCSE is "a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decisionmaking." Their info portal.
- Office of Protected Resources, NOAA Fisheries ServiceNOAA's Office of Protected Resources works to conserve, protect, and recover species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) in conjunction with our Regional Offices, Science Centers, and various partners.
- UMass Amherst Natural History CollectionsMore than 300,000 specimens of mammals, birds, invertebrates, plants, fishes, reptiles and amphibians. Resources used in undergraduate education at UMass.
Professional Societies & Organizations
- American Fisheries SocietyThe world's oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources.
Check out how your prospective professions present themselves to the world - sites often have job listings and other information for people in the field. Many have special membership for students.
- Forest Products SocietyInternational not-for-profit technical association founded in 1947 to provide an information network for all segments of the forest products industry — from standing tree to finished product.
- International Society of ArboriculturePromotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.
- Society of American ForestersThe national, scientific, and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. SAF members include natural resource professionals in public and private settings, researchers, CEOs, administrators, educators, and students
- Society of Wood Science and TechnologyTechnical and professional organization for scientists and engineers in academia, government, consulting and the forest products industries.
- Urban Natural Resources InstituteForest Service scientists, conducting science-based research on urban natural resource issues across the country. Dr. David Bloniarz is the project director for UNRI.
- The Wildlife SocietyMembers manage, conserve & study wildlife populations & habitats, actively manage forests, conserve wetlands, restore endangered species, conserve wildlife on private & public lands, resolve wildlife damage & disease problems, & enhance biologic diversity
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