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Non-Profit animal volunteer projects abroad?

I am planning a round the world 12 months (min) trip for the end of 2009 – by myself.
I am planning on going to Africa, Australia, NZ, China, Japan, Thailand & America (at least) and want to part take in plenty of wildlife/animal conservation projects – BUT i do not want to give £££££’s to Profit Companies – who will organise my stay for me – i have pleantly of time to do that myself.
So my question is does anyone know and small – but in need projects around the countries that i have suggested, that i could contact directly and cut out the middle man and make more direct donations.

I wish I could helpo you, Its something I would like to do myself, though my main ambition is the Galapogos….. I’ve had a thing about saving the sea turtles that nest there, since I saw them in a wildlife book when I was 5… I’m now 32…. And still have the book..

Thats beside the point….

There used to be a lot of adverts for voluntary workers in the back of the Economist…. Not had one in a while so can’t verify that.

The only other thing I could suggest would be to contact the World Wildlife Fund/Green Peace/ Friends of the Eath directly and say you will organise your own transport… Etc…

Unfortunately I know they have to organise accomodation, food etc. for insurance purposes (which they will also organise).

Good luck and what a fantastic experience for you to have…

I’d love to see pics of the trip when you get back

What do you think of the mission statement of the creation museum, isnt it odd the word creation isnt in it?

I DO NOT ENDORSE THIS MISSION STATEMENT IN ANYWAY

It makes it pretty clear that it is not about science.

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Nature is our biggest asset and a gift of God to us. But unfortunately we are slowly losing it due to our ignorance. We do not give much thought when we through litter pollute our air or make too much noise. All these and other factors are the main reasons which are damaging the nature. And the sad part is that none of us is taking responsibility of this act. There are only a few organizations who are working towards preserving the nature. Most of the organizations that are working towards preserving the nature are doing so privately. But there are few like Natural England who is backed up by Government as well. This shows that the organization is really committed towards achieving its goals.

Environmentalists are becoming more and more concerned about the decrease in the greenery around the world. We all know that we need greenery as much as we need water. Recently, governments from around the world have also started taking steps to protect the environment. The England Government recently announced Environmental Stewardship scheme. The scheme has been accepting applications from 1 January 2007.

This scheme is open to every farmer and land manager. Almost 3.5 millions have been brought in by 25,000 Entry Level Stewards (ELS) under environment management. There is also another targeted scheme under the name of Higher Level Scheme (HLS). This scheme only supports the highest quality applicants. Recent years have seen Natural England accept almost 1,000 HLS which covers 65,000 hectares. All ELS and HLS applications need to be approved from the new Rural Development Programme.

Natural England is actually an organization that works for conservation of people, natural beauty, wildlife and biodiversity. The organization is working towards managing the nature in such a way that it is preserved for our present as well as future generations. Natural England has divided its goals into four strategies, these are stated as below:

Conserve and enhance the natural environment of England

Make the natural environment such that people enjoy it more.

Manage and use the natural environment.

Make such decisions that they secure the future of the natural environment.

Environmental organization plans and manages its practices in such a way that they will benefit the natural wildlife. Due to all the contributions Natural England have made to the conservation of nature it is now considered as the statutory adviser of the Government. It responsibilities include natural parks, Heritage Coasts and Areas of Natural Beauty. Natural England is not only responsible for conserving the landscapes and wildlife but also the marine and coastal life. It is running many natural programs that focus on different parts of nature.

It is up to us as well to ensure that these and other such organizations keep working. We can also contribute towards their cause by helping them. You do not need to do much even planting a small tree is more then enough. It is also our moral duty to ensure that our future generations are able to enjoy the nature as we are able to do today.

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