1. Calling all members.
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ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc. , *BIRD conservation , *CHILDREN & animals , *PROTECTED areas , *HABITATS , *PLASTIC bags , *RETAIL industry - Abstract
The article offers information on the organization Could Croup that works towards raising awareness for Australian birdlife. The organization was established by English ornithologist John Gouldin in 1973, with the name Could League of Bird Lovers. By 1930, the organization had infiltrated schools nationwide, offering a pledge and certificate to encourage children to care for birds. Gould Group chief executive officer Ann Maree informs that the organization was Australia's first environmental program that led the federal government to implement legislation regarding the protection of tracts of land for animal habitat. Also mentioned are the percentage of plastic bags used in the Australian retail sector.
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- 2008