Rainforest gets protected status
"The segments of land in the northern Para state together cover 16.4 million hectares (63,320 sq miles), an area of land that is bigger than England. Thousands of wildlife species inhabit the pristine forest, including jaguars, anteaters and colourful macaws. Campaigners say the decision made by Para Governor Simao Jatene is one of the most important conservation initiatives of recent years."
Link: Full article from BBC News
Link: Forest creatures - in Pictures (BBC News)
posted by Mike McDowell @ 6:50 AM
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You can find more information about this story from the people who made it possible, as well as find resources like a map of the area and a photo gallery at
http://www.conservation.org/xp/frontlines/2006/12040602.xml
from the Conservation International website.
Cheers!
Wow--finally some GOOD environment-related news. Thanks!
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