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Monday, October 6, 2003
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Go green on the Web
Vinod Kumar

WITH the increase in population, forests are being stripped for wood, agriculture, mining, oil exploitation, etc, having a disastrous effect on wildlife. India is no exception and flora and fauna is vanishing all over the country at an alarming rate. The responsibility of nature conservation rests on the shoulders of people and the government of a country. The degradation of nature notwithstanding, there is still a lot being done for the safety, protection and breeding of wildlife, particularly the endangered species. We provide here a list of Websites that can provide you information regarding the condition of animals and the efforts that are being made to protect the diverse flora and fauna. (October 4 was Day)

www.wwfindia.org/

This Website belongs to the WWF-India, which has been working to promote harmony between humankind and nature for more than three decades. You will find information regarding conservation programmes being carried out by this organisation. Then there is list of nature events. Vital information about environmental education and law also finds place on this site as well as a questionnaire for students of diploma in environment law. This site has a library, which provides referral services to NGOs, researchers, students, and nature club members and to all other information seekers. Those interested can also make a donation and join the WWF-India.

www.wildlifetrustofindia.org

This site belongs to the Wildlife Trust of India, which is one of India’s most effective conservation organisations. Information about the conservation programmes being carried out by them is available on this site. Reports on some of their campaigns are given here in PDF format. This site contains a search engine that can be used to search information on this site. Those who care for their environment and want to put their money where their mouth is, can also make a donation and subscribe to a newsletter. A few nice wallpapers are also available for free download.