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Monday, April 16, 2007:

Conservation and Environment News Roundup - 16th April 

Latest News Headlines

Mabira Rainforest protestors killed by Ugandan government

Two local rainforest conservationists were shot dead by Ugandan police according to BBC, while protesting against government plans to clear forest land for a sugar company.

Read more: Demand Ugandan Government Stop Killing Rainforest Protestors and Fully Protect Mabira Rainforest Preserve (Rainforest Portal Ecological Internet)


TAKE ACTION Last Chance to Stop Great Ugandan Mabira Rainforest Give-Away

Canada joins coalition to combat animal trafficking

Environmental Minister John Baird has announced that Canada is to join an international coalition to help combat illegal trafficking of wildlife.

Read more: Canada Joins Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking (Environment news service)

Otters are back in Britains cleaner waters

50 years on from the brink of extinction otters are making a comeback. At one time, as few as 300 were thought to be left in the UK. But thanks to various projects to restore wetland habitats otters have been spotted in places they have not been seen in decades.

Read more: Cleaner Waters Lead to Super Species Revival Sussex THE Wildlife Trust (redorbit)

 
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