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All Documents in International Issues Tagged Habitat Preservation

If You Don’t Buy African Ivory, Why Would You Buy Amazon Mahogany?
Fact Sheet: High consumer demand for mahogany has boosted prices and the illegal trade of these majestic trees from Peru to the United States, bringing disastrous impacts for indigenous peoples who rely on the forests, endangered species losing their habitat, and the long-term viability of commercial mahogany. Get document in pdf.

Documents Tagged Habitat Preservation in All Sections

Protecting the Last Wild Forests The Roadless Area Conservation Rule preserves America's unspoiled wilderness, but it's under assault Overview: The Roadless Area Conservation Rule was enacted to preserve pristine wilderness and the wildlife that lives there for all generations. But it's been under attack by oil and logging companies and their supporters in the Bush administration since its passage in 2001. Large portions of American wilderness, including Alaska's Tongass National Forest, remained threatened today, even after George W. Bush has left office.
Saving Jamaica Bay
Fact Sheet: New York City's Jamaica Bay is plagued by an array of harms ranging from overdevelopment on its borders to water pollution to invasive plant and animal species. A unified effort on the part of government and residents is needed to restore this natural gem and to save one of the city's last wild places. Get document in pdf.
The Beaufort and Chukchi Seas Protecting America’s Arctic Fact Sheet: Aggressive government interest in leasing areas to the oil and gas industries in the zone referred to as the “Arctic Ring of Life”—home to millions of migratory birds, polar bears, beluga whales, endangered bowhead whales, and thousands-year-old Inupiat (Eskimo) culture—threatens the sustainability of this ecosystem and the livelihood of Alaska Native communities. Get document in pdf.
Global Warming’s Effects on Florida’s Oceans and Coasts Demand Immediate Action
Fact Sheet: NRDC and our partners are fighting to revive and protect Florida's thriving coastal and ocean economy by promoting measures that will reduce global warming pollution and protect coastal habitats and restore robust fisheries. Get document in pdf.