Society for Conservation Biology

The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving the Earth's biological diversity. The Society's membership comprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private conservation workers, and students.

The Society is a global community with more than 12,000 members world-wide-with representatives from over 140 countries. The Society is organized internationally by seven Regional Sections, and these Sections initiate activities relevant to conservation needs on their continents or in their oceans. The Society provides many benefits to its community including free online access to publications for members in developing countries, global and regional conferences, and a very popular online job board. SCB also administers the prestigious David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Cedar Tree Foundation.

Publications
SCB is the leading voice for the study of the scientific phenomena that affect biodiversity conservation, publishing the flagship peer-reviewed journal of the field, Conservation Biology. The Society also dedicates itself to linking conservation science, management, policy, and education with its award-winning magazine, Conservation In Practice. Affiliated publications include Biological Conservation and Pacific Conservation Biology.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY?
SCB began in 1985 with the hope of applying more conservation to the traditional biological sciences. Since then the field of Conservation Biology has grown considerably as has Society membership. SCB now boasts a membership of over 10,000 in 128 countries (28 March 2006). This global community of conservation professionals is the foundation of the Society for Conservation Biology.

SCB offers many benefits to members... To become a member visit http://www.conbio.org/join