Editor's Den

Hank Tyler

Editor

Women play a major role in photography around the world. We are pleased to have this volume recognize women’s contribution to wildlife and conservation photography and wildlife art. These articles and photos illustrate the key role women play in using writing and photography to promote species conservation.

Imogen Warren’s Nature Club in New Zealand tells the story of the importance of environmental education in promoting awareness of our natural environment and the need to protect native species. New Zealand’s native fauna and flora has suffered greatly from human settlement on these geographically isolated islands.

Vanessa Kanaan’s article on the Vinaceousbreasted Parrot in Brazil illustrates her efforts to save an endangered species threatened by habitat loss and human predation.

New Zealander Adele Earnshaw describes her determination and success to be a wildlife artist and her productive life as an artist. Wildlife art plays a vital role in depicting animal species in need of help. Wildlife art is another way of enjoying the amazing beauty of the planet’s ecosystems, habitats and species.

Bridget Besaw’s fabulous photos of the Maine coast capture their exquisite beauty in Sophie Nelson’s article about the Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s conservation accomplishments.

Indian photo journalist Nithya Purushothaman tells the story of her memories of abundant Flying Foxes around her family compound in Kerala, India.

Amrita Das’s article on India’s Conservation Lands highlights the wide diversity of protected habitats in India.

We thank all of the women contributors of this Volume for sharing their experiences in the field of photography. We are looking forward to continuing to publish articles, photos and artwork by women around the world.

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