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Global Crop Diversity

Thursday, January 8, 2009

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Three million seed samples have been placed in a vault on Svalbard, an island 1000km off the coast of Norway. The temperature is a constant -18ºC which should protect the seeds in case of a catastrophic event. The Global Crop Diversity (A Foundation for Food Security) needs donations. Norway/International www.croptrust.org

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Global Trees

Thursday, January 8, 2009

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According to Global Trees Campaign 8000 species of trees (10% of the total number of species in the world) are under threat of extinction. The organization is working to stop the destruction.  They need donations, support and help with tree-planting projects. UK/International. www.globaltrees.org

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