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 Two islands near Phuket serve as a cautionary tale of how small resort islands can be seriously harmed by a rapid influx of thousands of tourists. (A popular beach on Raya Yai Island) Phuket and its surrounding islands have long been known as an …Read More: Asia: Conservationists Rally to Save the Raya Islands from Destruction  In the final installment of Private Island News’ three-part special, guest author P.J Ryan – regular columnist at the excellent National Parks Traveler – treats us to an in depth look at the work of The Nature Conservancy – America’ leading conservation organization. Acclaimed for their work to protect ecologically important lands and …Read More: Forbidden Islands – A Look At The Work of The Nature Conservancy Part 3  In part two of our three-part special, P.J Ryan – author at the excellent National Parks Traveler – treats us to an in depth look at the work of The Nature Conservancy – America’s leading conservation organization. Acclaimed for their work to protect ecologically important lands and waters, The Nature Conservancy has now …Read More: Forbidden Islands – A Look At The Work of The Nature Conservancy Part 2 In this seasonal three-part special, P.J Ryan – author at the excellent National Parks Traveler – treats us to an in depth look at the work of The Nature Conservancy – America’s leading conservation organization. Acclaimed for their work to protect ecologically important lands and waters, The Nature Conservancy has now protected more …Read More: Forbidden Islands – A Look At The Work of The Nature Conservancy Part 1  A small tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef is at the forefront of research into why corals around the world are dying in droves. (Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef) Of all the beautiful places on earth, the majestic Great Barrier Reef stands out as one of the most remarkable. Perhaps because, …Read More: Australia: Heron Island’s Dire Warning About Coral Reef Die-Offs  Few people are aware of the strange tale of how Venezuela’s late leader gave the USA a private island – and even stranger is the island’s location. (Aerial image of Petty’s Island) After the passing of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez in early March, there was a flurry of media reports recounting some …Read More: USA: The Odd Story of Venezuela’s Private Island in New Jersey  The new year started off with a huge success for Nova Scotia’s preeminent nature trust, but buying 15 islands was only the beginning of this urgent conservation. (Image of McGowan Lake from www.nsnt.ca) A rare species of North American turtle was guaranteed a safe home early this year after the Nova …Read More: Canada: Nova Scotia Nature Trust Buys 15 Islands for Rare Turtles  When the Cardiff Council announced that it no longer had the funds to maintain the historic island of Flat Holm, local citizens and conservationists jumped into action. (Image of Flat Holm by the Cardiff Council) The news last month that the Cardiff Council was reportedly thinking of selling Flat Holm, a circular …Read More: UK: Conservationists Campaign to Keep Flat Holm Island in Public Hands |
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