The Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA) network of DIVERSITAS actively explores and explains the great biological richness of the mountains of the world. GMBA seeks to provide input to policy makers and stakeholders for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in mountain regions.

Foundation for Global Biodiversity Education for Children - Education programs for children.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a public corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. Support is directed toward developing an indigenous research capacity to sustain policies and technologies that developing countries need to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

NRI is an internationally recognized multi-disciplinary centre for research, consultancy and education for the management of natural and human resources.

The National Agroforestry Center, a partnership of the Forest Service and the USDA NRCS, develops agroforestry technologies to attain more economically, environmentally and socially sustainable ecosystems.

The Information Center for the Environment, in conjunction with the National Park Service, developed preliminary databases of vascular plant and vertebrate animal species reported to occur within lands managed by the U.S. National Park Service.

IPGRI International Plant Genetic Resources Institute is the world's largest international non-profit agricultural research and training organization devoted solely to the conservation and promotion of agricultural biodiversity. Site includes both popular and technical information about genetic resources conservation and use, and describe IPGRI's role in this fast growing field.

A definition of biodiversity that is altogether simple, comprehensive, and fully operational ... is unlikely to be found. (Noss, 1990) Listed on page are several different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists. Together, they should allow you to develop an understanding of the broad concept of biodiversity.

The DOI USGS BRD Gap Analysis Program (GAP) is working to keep common species common by identifying conservation gaps between predicted species distribution and protected lands.

LCCS offers a variety of direct services and technical assistance to help land trusts, public agencies, & landowners reach their conservation and stewardship goals efficiently & effectively.