Associations concerned with the Conservation of Crete:

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Conservation websites - Crete

Hellenic Ornithological Society is a conservation non-governmental organization for the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Greece.

cretapian.blogspot.com and cretapian.wordpress.com - blog sites promoting awareness of the dangers of pesticides and the importance of bees.

Conservation/botanical/garden websites - beyond Crete

www.arkive.org - "images of life on Earth" - visit this site for information on all species of global wildlife.

The Common Sense Environmental Fund - a global wildlife conservation organisation based in Washington, DC.

European Palm Society - championing the growing of palms and other exotic plants in Europe and other temperate areas of the world.

www.plantaeuropa.org - "...the Planta Europa mission is to conserve the wild plants of Europe, both higher and lower, and their habitats."

www.plantlife.org.uk - visit Plantlife UK, the wild plant conservation charity "speaking up for the nation’s wild plants".

Animal welfare

The Greek Animal Welfare Fund - GAWF provides Greek animal protection societies with project funding, expert assistance, training and practical help, including assistance with neutering campaigns.

Walk With Donkeys - a self-financing donkey shelter for unwanted donkeys in the area of Ierapetra south east Crete. Offering walks with donkeys and donkey rides for children, they also offer help and support to donkey owners in the villages of the area.