http://blog.nwf.org/2009/03/a-landmark-victory-for-conservation/ The National Wildlife Federation's blog Sat, 25 May 2013 00:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blog.nwf.org/2009/03/a-landmark-victory-for-conservation/comment-page-1/#comment-2764 Regina LaCaruba Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:05:10 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/2009/03/30/a-landmark-victory-for-conservation/#comment-2764 These 26 million acres consist of ecologically valuable lands that serve as vital habitat for wild species, maintain a vast genetic library, provide scenery and contribute to the health and quality of life. Losses in ecosystem services are hidden costs to society. In the face of a tremendous rise in both population and land consumption for human purposes, it is nice to see that have realized these ecosystems must be afforded greater consideration!

]]> http://blog.nwf.org/2009/03/a-landmark-victory-for-conservation/comment-page-1/#comment-5091 Regina LaCaruba Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:05:00 +0000 http://blog.nwf.org/wildlifepromise/2009/03/30/a-landmark-victory-for-conservation/#comment-5091 These 26 million acres consist of ecologically valuable lands that serve as vital habitat for wild species, maintain a vast genetic library, provide scenery and contribute to the health and quality of life. Losses in ecosystem services are hidden costs to society. In the face of a tremendous rise in both population and land consumption for human purposes, it is nice to see that have realized these ecosystems must be afforded greater consideration!

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