[mou] birdconservation (new yahoo group listserv)

[Jim Williams]

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From: Florida Birds [mailto:FLORIDABIRDS-L@LISTS.UFL.EDU]On Behalf Of
Stahl,Justyn Todd
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:03 PM
To: FLORIDABIRDS-L@LISTS.UFL.EDU
Subject: [FLBIRDS] birdconservation (new yahoo group listserv)


The threats facing the world's populations of bird species are at an
unparalleled and increasing level. Bird Life International reports that 
1
out of every 8 bird species are currently faced with extinction risk,
roughly 1,200 species! The purpose of this new group is to discuss the
problems and solutions facing the world's birds, and to spread the word
about current threats and recent victories.

There is currently no listserv listed on
http://birdingonthe.net/birdmail.html that addresses 
conservation-oriented
problems. There may be on-line forums already addressing these issues, 
but I
feel that the listserv based discussions that has proved so useful in
identifying mystery species, reporting rare species, and reviewing new 
field
guides could prove to be a great aid in saving threatened species and
habitats. If nothing else, this listserv should at least shed light on
little-known conservation problems around the world.

If you would like to join, please send an email to:
birdconservation-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

If you would like to help spread the word on this new, and hopefully 
growing
international group, please cross-post this message on your regional
listserv.

Thanks in advance.
Justyn Stahl
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Florida

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