Presidential Proclamation, Wilderness Stewardship & Wilderness Training in Europe
Several good stories through the pipeline today - On 31 August, through an official Presidential Proclamation, US President Obama declared September official "Wilderness Month!" A brief excerpt from his proclamation: "This month, we renew our pledge to build upon the legacy of our forebears. Together, we must ensure that future generations can experience the tranquility and grandeur of America's natural places. As we resolve to meet this responsibility, let us also reflect on the ways in which our lives have been enriched by the gift of the American wilderness." Read MoreHow Wild Nature Provides Seed Diversity
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Protests growing against coal mine damage to World Heritage Site in South Africa
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World Heritage Site Threatened by Coal Mine
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Action for Mexico’s Water Forest
John Muir Trust Launches Wild Land Campaign in UK
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US President Obama and Mexican President Calderon announce Transboundary Protected Area
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Environemental News Bits
A handful of interesting stories came across my desk today, so thought I'd post some "news bits" for the WILD readers! First off though, a few updates from WILD: We had a great staff retreat on Monday, lead by Dr. Ian McCallum. The program, called "Wild Leaders," lead us through the creation of earth, evolution of species, composition and workings of the human-brain, and personal leadership and communication styles (in a Myers-Briggs type study). The training related to his most recent book, Ecological Intelligence, for which he was awarded the Wild Writers Award during WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress. At ... Read MoreLearn how private conservation is protecting the Amazon
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Conservation-Rancher Parternship Assists Northern Jaguars
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