The Rainforests of the Sea

A coral reef is a collection of biological communities making one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. For this reason coral reefs are often referred to as the Rainforests of the Seas for their astounding richness of life. Due to their structural complexity, corals are one of the most productive ecosystems on earth, providing important services to mankind including fisheries, coastal protection, medicines, recreation and tourism.

The World land trust WLT and its local partners are committed to saving critically threatened habitats, and their wildlife, throughout the world. And by saving vital habitats we are also helping save Life on Earth. Mangroves protect vulnerable coastal communities and provide essential spawning grounds for fish and invertebrates, while coral reefs slow down potentially damaging tidal waves as well as acting as sensitive indicators of water quality. Coral reefs are also considered ‘medicine chests’ of the future, as scientists believe that their organisms could well hold the key to cures for cancer, and coral skeletons are already being used as bone substitutes in reconstructive bone surgery. Coral reefs are home to a huge concentration of wildlife and it is estimated that one-third of all fish species depend on coral for their existence.
Going on Holiday? Don’t buy local jewellery, hair slides or sunglasses made from coral or tortoise shell, or bottles of turtle oil or conch shells.
Conch, formerly a major food source, is now considered endangered due to over-fishing, and hawksbill turtle is endangered, mainly as a result of illegal hunting. Buying anything made of coral risks the future of nearly a million species that depend on the reef for survival.

Please make a donation today to the WLT’s Reef & Mangrove Appeal. For a donation of £25 or more you will receive a personalised certificate, either for yourself or on behalf of a loved one, to record your support. We will also send you and your gift recipient WLT News giving updates on all WLT’s projects, twice yearly. Makes a great Birthday or Christmas gift.
World land trust

Help protect rainforests and wildlife habitats.

The World Land Trust is a international conservation organisation who's patron is none other than David Attenborough.
World land trust has helped purchase and protect more than 300,000 acres of rainforest, wetlands and other threatened wildlife habitats worldwide by working with local indigenous peoples.
You can help them save and protect even more of our planet, by making an online donation. £50 or the equivalent saves an acre of rainforest. The rest of the donation goes to a great cause - looking after the future of this planet.
£25 helps protect half an acre of rainforest with the original 'Save an Acre' conservation charity.

Why support World Land Trust?

Because they take Direct Action to save threatened habitats.

Rainforests absorb Carbon Dioxide (CO2) the main greenhouse gas which is the main contribution towards global warming.

They take direct action to save tropical forests and other wildlife habitats: they buy it, acre by acre.

The land they buy is protected indefinitely as private reserves owned and managed by local organisations for the benefit of both wildlife and people.

Their Mission

* To protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world. To conserve their biodiversity, with emphasis on threatened habitats and endangered species;
* To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations to engage support and commitment among the people who live in project areas;
* To raise awareness, in the UK and elsewhere, of the need for conservation, to improve understanding and generate support through education, information and fundraising.

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