Global Team Aids Australian Rainforest Species
SummarySupport an international conservation movement to study and save the Endangered Cassowary (AKA) ‘Gardener of the Rainforest’ and its mega bio-diverse habitat from peril. |
Received $190 from 11 donations from people like:
(Anon.)
|
+ |
YOU!
|
Give now to become donor #12!
|
Actions
Printer Friendly
Add to Favorite Projects
Add to Registry
Add to Fundraiser
Subscribe to Email Updates
Subscribe to RSS Feed
Share & Save this Project
Spread the Word
Tell a Friend
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Tag on del.icio.us
More Information About this Project
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
The World Heritage Listed Daintree rainforest in Australia contains the highest numbers of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened with extinction anywhere in the world. The cassowary plays a major role in this biodiversity hotspot. The Australian Rainforest Foundation is working with conservationists, ecologists, biologists, zoologists and university researchers to conduct vital research and studies. The cassowary, rainforest and career-minded students will all benefit.
Activities
Conduct behavioral & ecological studies on the cassowary in the wild, semi-wild and captive and on its bio-diverse habitat. Create a universal management tool for environmental impact assessments and population estimation for endangered species.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $190
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $249,810
Total Funding Goal: $250,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
Resources
Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
This international conservation effort brings together experts from many fields to tackle critical environmental issues. Nurturing career minded college students today will prepare future leadership and ensure conservation management advancement.
Project Message
“If the future is in our hands, we must ensure we hand it off with care."
- Roger Phillips & Paul Medici, CEO & Manager, American Operations
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Roger Phillips
CEO, Australian Rainforest Foundation
51 Esplanade
Cairns, Queensland QLD 4870
Australia
+61 (7) 4051 2000
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organization
Australian Rainforest Foundation
51 Esplanade PO Bx 3006
Cairns,
Queensland
4870
Australia
+61740512000
http://www.arf.net.au
Australian Rainforest Foundation's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 Protect Vital Rainforest in Australia for Climate |
 Restore Australia’s Forest after the Wildfires |
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Australia
and can also be found under 
Environment.
For more information about Australia, read the Human Development Report on Australia or the Wikipedia entry for Australia.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on June 30, 2009
How Else You Can Help
Share and Save
Tell a Friend
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Tag on del.icio.us
Digg It!
Add to Google Bookmarks
Add to Yahoo! Bookmarks
Reddit
Spread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or Website
Put a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog!
