Begin forwarded message: From: Florida Birds [mailto:floridabird...@lists.ufl.edu]on Behalf Of Stahl,Justyn Todd Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:03 PM To: floridabird...@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-subscr...@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 ----- forward by Jim Williams
