A Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organisation, our name coming from the Portuguese for “the Rock,” as the first initiative was a field study centre in Portugal. A Rocha projects are frequently cross-cultural in character, and share a community emphasis, with a focus on science and research, practical conservation and environmental education. More...

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Climate change news 1 November 2009
Climate change is the theme of the October International Newsletter. What have mice and elephants got to do with how we live our lives? How can you take easy steps to join A Rocha in tackling cli... (read more)

Wildlebanon website launched! 1 November 2009
If you plan to visit Lebanon, or you are a Lebanese teacher, this site has been designed for you! Written in both Arabic and English, it is packed with information about the majestic cedar trees, d... (read more)

European birds on the move 1 November 2009
During September the A Rocha France team ringed 1,200 Barn Swallows Hirundo rustica and Sand Martins Riparia riparia as they poured through the Vallée des Baux. The flock that roosted in reed beds... (read more)

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