Links

The Environmental Education Group  (University of the Aegean Environmental Studies Department). A student-run group that focuses on education about the environment, including the preservation of wetlands and the need for sewerage treatment plants. They have developed educational booklets for different age groups, suitable for use in the schools in Lesbos. They are willing to share their educational materials with interested individuals, as they are not presently capable of visiting all the schools in Lesbos.

Greekofile  an independent publication for those interested in: Greece and the Greek islands;Greek people and traditions, Greek food, cooking, history, mythology, language, music and books.

Hellenic Ornithological Society  The Hellenic Ornithological Society is the only Greek non-governmental body exclusively concerned with the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Greece. It is a non-profit organisation,  founded in 1982. The website contains a large collection of articles and on-line books with information about the life of birds, their habitats, and environmental protection.

Hellenic Ornithological Society  For content see previous entry.

LEPET (Lesvos: Destination for Alternative Tourism) This group is developing a series of proposals to present alternative tourism as a business opportunity for Lesbos.

Lesvos  Lots of information for anyone planning a holiday in Lesbos.

Lesbian Wildlife Hospital  A not-for-profit organisation which treats all kinds of injured, sick or orphaned wild animals. Lesbian Wildlife Hospital  A not-for-profit organisation which treats all kinds of injured, sick or orphaned wild animals. 

Omilos Ydatinos  A new environmental group for Lesbos, based in Mytilene and linked to WWF. Ydatinos has a broad environmental agenda [including environmental education] and seeks an active local membership.   

Richard Brooks  Information about the work and publications  of Richard Brooks, author of "Birding on the Greek Island of Lesvos". Includes a list of Lesvos birding resources available for purchase.

Sustainable tourism in Lesbos - research project  This is a joint project between Lund University and the University of the Aegean Environmental Studies Programme.