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Read the latest news stories from BirdLife International. Birds news, conservation news, biodiversity news and much more!
Catastrophic forest fire delivers huge blow to Europe’s rarest seabird
26-08-2010: A massive forest fire on Madeira has killed several breeding adults and 65% of this year’s chicks of Endangered Zino’s Petrel. Funds are urgently needed for emergency conservation work before the winter sets in. More »
Tropical rainforests get major boost from Royal and Corporate support
20-08-2010: BirdLife’s efforts to save threatened rainforests around the globe have received a major boost following the support of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Singapore Airlines at events held in Singapore today... More »
Dominican Republic provides a conservation safety net for its biodiversity
16-08-2010: Grupo Jaragua (BirdLife in Dominican Republic) has launched the country's first Important Bird Area directory, providing a safety net for the country's fragile and declining biodiversity. More »
Biofuel threat to Kenyan IBA continues
11-08-2010: Kenya's National Environment Management Authority has refused a licence for a 50,000 hectare biofuel plantation at the Dakatcha Woodland IBA. However, they indicate that the full project may still under consideration for conversion to biofuel plantations... More »
Saving wildlife in the UK Overseas Territories
06-08-2010: The UK Government was warned that the outstanding natural qualities for which Henderson Island was listed as a World Heritage Site would be jeopardised if rats are allowed to continue killing and eating unique seabirds and their eggs. More »
BirdLife report points the way to a more sustainable future
02-08-2010: A new report highlights BirdLife’s work around the world which combines biodiversity conservation with sustainable development. More »
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