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Deforestation in the Amazon 2004 editor's pick popular

http://www.mongabay.com/brazil.html

7 out of 10 stars (12 votes)

concise overview of the extent of Amazonian destruction, its causes and what can be done

Added: Jun. 22, 2004 | Rate It

Tropical Rainforest Information for Kids editor's pick popular

http://kids.mongabay.com/

9 out of 10 stars (10 votes)

site that helps kids learn about rainforests and the environment, providing a good basic overview of their importance and the threats they face

Added: Jan. 21, 2006 | Rate It

Daintree Rainforest popular

http://www.daintreerainforest.com/

6 out of 10 stars (10 votes)

a complete guide to the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest in Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia; including aboriginal history, conservation, flora & fauna, etc.

Added: Apr. 17, 2003 | Rate It

How Rainforests Work popular

http://www.howstuffworks.com/rainforest.htm

6 out of 10 stars (11 votes)

a brief introduction into how a rainforest works, travel into the tropical rainforest to see what makes it such a bountiful environment for plants and animals

Added: Jul. 04, 2001 | Rate It

National Geographic: Eye in the Sky - Deforestation and Desertification popular

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/deforestation/deforestation.html

6 out of 10 stars (6 votes)

an interactive site from National Geographic which includes photos, causes, and impacts of deforestation and desertification

Added: Oct. 13, 2001 | Rate It

Rainforest Facts popular

http://rain-tree.com/facts.htm

7 out of 10 stars (16 votes)

information on rates of disappearance, their wealth and actions being taken for protection; compiled by Raintree Nutrition, Inc.,

Added: Feb. 24, 2001 | Rate It

Rainforest Information popular

http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/background/welcome.htm

4 out of 10 stars (3 votes)

background and educational materials that provide an excellent overview to rainforest conservation from the Rainforest Information Centre

Added: Feb. 01, 2001 | Rate It

Rainforest Resources/Facts popular

http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/resources/

7 out of 10 stars (6 votes)

presents information on rainforests - including basic facts, use in our daily lifes, products, books and other topics

Added: Jan. 19, 2001 | Rate It

Student Guide to Tropical Forest Conservation popular

http://www.fs.fed.us/global/lzone/student/tropical.htm

6 out of 10 stars (5 votes)

a program of the USDA Forest Service International Programs that promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally

Added: Jan. 26, 2001 | Rate It

Tropical rain forest facts and figures popular

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/nature/rainforest/facts.htm

7 out of 10 stars (4 votes)

good basic statistics relating to tropical rain forests provided Oxfam, UK

Added: Feb. 24, 2001 | Rate It

Global Timber

http://www.globaltimber.org.uk/

5 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

information and statistics on the international trade in timber products, with an emphasis upon Asia and Africa

Added: Jul. 20, 2005 | Rate It

Tropical Rainforests: Their Wonders and the Perils They Face

http://rainforests.mongabay.com/

1 out of 10 stars (8 votes)

basic information regarding rainforests, with many facts and pictures regarding their conservation and ecology

Added: Oct. 28, 2003 | Rate It

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