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Conservation by Design: A framework for mission success

Conservation by Design: A framework for mission success Source: The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy uses a collaborative, science-based conservation approach and a common set of analytical methods to identify the biodiversity that needs to be conserved, to decide where and how to conserve it and to measure our effectiveness. Together this conservation approach and […]

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Conserve-O-Gram 11/6 Labeling Natural History Specimens

Conserve-O-Gram 11/6 Labeling Natural History Specimens Source: National Park Service (NPS) Most natural history specimens that your institution acquires will already have been accessioned, cataloged, and labeled. However, you will probably discover unlabeled specimens in your collection. Scientists and curators label specimens in various ways. It depends on the type of specimen and how it’s […]

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