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FREE BOOKS

Gratis Books Scheme provides ecology and conservation books to those outside Australia, Japan, New Zealand, North America and Western Europe who would otherwise be unable to obtain them. The aim of this scheme is to spread ecological knowledge as widely as possible. Books made available are free to eligible applicants. Details www.nhbs.com/Conservation/gratis-books.php

PROJECT FUNDING

FAO

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries.

TeleFood Special Fund

Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding of up to US$10,000. Request documents should include a brief description of project objectives, proposed food production or income-generating activities, work plan, number of participants, detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the FAO or UNDP office in your country. See www.fao.org and inform BfD of the outcome of your application.

1% for Development Fund

Small grants to enable community based beekeeping projects in developing countries to get off the ground. Applicants must clearly define objectives and how they are to be attained. See One-Per-Cent-Fund@FAO.org

BEST SHOT

Sony World Photography Awards are looking for the best natural history photographer of 2010. See www.worldphotographyawards.org

BEE CRAFT

Full colour monthly magazine for beginners and experts covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. £22 for 12 issues (one year). Credit cards accepted. For free sample copy and overseas rates contact secretary@bee-craft.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. See www.uludagaricilik.org

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