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  Great stuff!

  Increasing media attention would certainly be a good thing to help raise awareness about the state of these national parks. African animals are highly-valued creatures by people who don't even live in countries like Zambia, but would still like to contribute to grass roots conservation.  Eco-tourism has been popular too and helps to pay for park support and upkeep.On Hammer Simwinga provides alternatives to African poaching posted 2 years, 6 months ago 2 Responses

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  Thought-provoking

  The 100-mile diet concept is intriguing. If it provokes thought about pros and cons of following similar practice, then it manages to raise awareness, which is a kind of success. I like the points that DTW makes. Its not always necessarily better for the environment to buy everything local. It makes sense to look closer at details an make informed more choices.On Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon chew the fat on their 100-mile diet posted 2 years, 6 months ago 13 Responses

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  Positive developments

  Catch and release is a great concept. I like the way that this fishing sport has evolved. I have friends in Canada who go on annual fishing trips and their 'cath & release' philosophy has been passed on very successfully through generations. Its a great way to enjoy and save the natural resource.On Working with the fishing industry, Orri Vigfússon protects North Atlantic salmon posted 2 years, 6 months ago 2 Responses

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  Kudos!

  Even being myself from New Brunswick, Canada, I hadn't heard of Popular River, Manitoba. It's a reminder that Canada is a huge place.  I'm thrilled this group of native people have negotiated protection for their land. New Brunswick has had issues regarding negotiations with native people and protected areas.  The Miramichi River area in particular has protected fishing.  I also think it would be great if Sophia Rabliauskas is able to organize a documentary of their process to protect the area. This would not only raise awareness about the benefits of protecting the environment, it could teach us more about what appear to be a very unique people.On Canadian Sophia Rabliauskas fights to protect her First Nation territory posted 2 years, 6 months ago 1 Response

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  Preserve and protect

  This is a fabulous article. Manchu Pichu is a dream destination for me because it symbolizes peace, tranquility and spiritual mystery. I'm also fascinated by the history of Peruvian Indigenous cultures. I think its important to raise awareness of causes of environmental issues because that's the first step for people to make real change in consumer choices. How to change the minds of loggers is another story. On Indigenous leader Julio Cusurichi Palacios battles for an intact Amazon posted 2 years, 6 months ago 1 Response