ICCB 2013 Program - Society for Conservation Biology

Exhibitors
National Geographic Society Booth 205
The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest
nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Its mission is
to inspire people to care about the planet. Founded in 1888, the
Society is member supported and offers a community for members
to get closer to explorers, connect with other members and help
make a difference. National Geographic has funded more than
10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects
and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy.
www.nationalgeographic.com
SavingSpecies, Inc. Booth 501
Non-profit SavingSpecies, Inc. was founded by senior conservation
professionals committed to preventing species extinctions.
SavingSpecies scientifically evaluates projects and then funds
land purchases. Our projects restore degraded habitats in areas
of the world’s greatest biological richness. SavingSpecies clearly
distinguishes all donations for project work from those needed to
support operations.
http://savingspecies.org/
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Scientists and Environmentalists
for Population Stabilization
NatureServE
Booth 209 (together with ESRI)
NatureServe is a non-profit conservation organization whose
mission is to provide the scientific basis for effective conservation
action. NatureServe and its international network of natural heritage
programs and conservation data centers are the leading source for
information about rare and endangered species and threatened
ecosystems.
www.natureserve.org
Scientists and Environmentalists for Population
Stabilization
Booth 508
Our mission is to improve understanding within the U.S.
scientific, educational and environmental communities of the fact
of overpopulation and its social, economic and environmental
consequences at both national and global levels. We advocate
for population stabilization followed by gradual reduction to a
sustainable level by humane, non- coercive means.
Smithsonian Institution
Scholarly Press
Oregon State University, Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife
Booth 214
Oregon State University’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
is a team of scientists, students and staff devoted to the study of
conservation science and natural resource management. We educate
our students to think critically and evaluate problems from a strong
background in basic and applied science, fundamental ecological
principles, and consideration of social influences on conservation.
www.fw.oregonstate.edu
Oxford University Press Booth 303
Oxford University Press is featuring new and classic titles including
Getting Started with R, by Beckerman, Natural Capital, by Kareiva,
and Conservation Education and Outreach Techniques, by Jacobson.
www.oup.com
Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press Booth 502
The tradition of scholarly publishing at the Smithsonian dates back
to the Institution’s origin and continues today with Smithsonian
Institution Scholarly Press (SISP). SISP publishes research about
Smithsonian collections and by Smithsonian scholars in many
fields—particularly science (zoology, botany, and others), social
science, and history and material culture.
www.scholarlypress.si.edu
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Booth 504
The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation offers professionals
and university students practice-oriented training in conservation
science and human dimensions. Course instructors at SMSC’s new
academic center in Front Royal, Virginia, USA include Smithsonian
scientists, George Mason University faculty, and colleagues from
US and international universities, research institutions, and
conservation organizations.
www.smconservation.gmu.edu
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