CFE 081400 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

The Arnavon Islands support an extraordinary diversity of marine resources . They serve as one of the most important rookeries for the endangered Hawksbill turtle in the western Pacific . They are also a vital nesting ground for the rare Sanford ' s Sea Eagle , Brahmany Kites , ospreys , and numerous species of seabirds . In addition , several of the islands ' aquatic species — including pearl oysters , green snails , and giant clams — are key to the local commercial fishing industry . As a result of the Marine Conservation Area ' s success , other clans from areas surrounding the Arnavon Islands have asked The Nature Conservancy to help them preserve and develop sustainable resource management programs for a complex of islands , mangroves , and reefs covering about 311 , 000 acres . While this is an exciting new opportunity in and of itself, its success could lead to the establishment of the largest community - managed conservation area in all the Solomon Islands . What ' s more , it would put our long-term goal — that of encouraging the people of the greater Arnavon region to protect their biological resources for a sustainable future — within our grasp . MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION Each spring, an extraordinary natural phenomenon occurs over the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Millions of birds representing 269 species make the grueling 600 -mile trip across the Gulf. These are many of the same birds that eventually come to visit our backyards and nest in our forests every year . Frustratingly, however, habitat vital to the birds ' successful migration is being lost — natural areas where the birds can stop , rest , and feed . While many conservation groups work to conserve breeding habitats for migratory birds , little conservation effort has been devoted to the special needs of birds during migration . That ' s why The Nature Conservancy has become involved in the Gulf Crossings Project . Gulf Crossings is an exciting new joint venture involving our Wings of the Americas TM program (The Nature Conservancy ' s bird conservation program) , our Texas Chapter, our Mexico Division, and the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory . Its goal is to protect critical habitat for birds in five U . S . states and six Mexican states that border the Gulf of Mexico : As part of the project , the Conservancy is restoring a critically important coastal tallgrass prairie and wooded stopover habitat near Texas City, Texas , and has initiated private - lands conservation on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico . The project will also develop several staffed regional bird conservation and information centers . Your generous financial support will enable The Nature Conservancy to advance the Gulf Crossings Project and have a positive impact on more than 5 . 5 million acres of key coastal bird habitat , as well as some 800 species of migratory and resident birds — several found only in the Gulf region . COASTAL & MARINE CONSERVATION Established as a national park in 1980 and declared a World Heritage Site , Indonesia ' s Komodo National Park is one of the world ' s most biologically diverse marine areas . All together, the park encompasses 510 square miles of marine waters , three major islands , and numerous - 4 -