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"The major problems in the world today are the result of the difference between the way nature works and the way people think."

Gregory Bateson

Alamo Area Master Naturalist Site Policies

  • AAMN Mission

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    The Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter (AAMN) is dedicated to the conservation, reservation, and restoration of our natural resources, and promoting ecological education for all.

    AAMN will encourage and support trained Master Naturalist volunteers in providing community programs and projects that increase appreciation of our natural environment, promote the maintenance of and sustainable use of public open spaces, and protect and preserve native flora and fauna and their habitats.

  • Disclaimer

    The Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter (AAMN) manages this Web site as a public service. Please note that users of this Web site are responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness, currency, and/or suitability of all information.

    AAMN makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information provided on this site. AAMN specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing the AAMN Web site or the information it contains, including any Web sites maintained by third parties and linked to the AAMN Web site.

    The responsibility for content rests with the organizations who are providing the information. The inclusion of links from this site does not imply endorsement by AAMN. Specific questions regarding a document should be directed to the appropriate organization and not necessarily to the AAMN Web master. AAMN makes no effort to independently verify, and does not exert editorial control over, information on pages outside of the AAMN Web site domain.

    AAMN does not endorse any of the products, vendors, consultants, or documentation referenced in this Web site. Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for informational purposes only.

    AAMN does not collect or track personal information from AAMN Web site visitors. General information from server logs may be used to track the number of visits to the site and to find out what types of browser software are used by visitors. This information will be used only in aggregate form solely for improving Web site design. Please review the AAMN privacy policy for further details.

  • Copyright

    Copyright © Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter (AAMN).

    No part of this work may be copied, reproduced, or translated in any form or medium without the prior written consent of AAMN except where specifically noted. Refer to the linking policy section below if you wish to link to the AAMN Web site.


    Permission may be granted to redistribute other material in its entirety provided that the copyright notice is not removed or altered. No portion of this work may be sold, either by itself or as part of larger work, without the express written permission of AAMN. This restriction covers all publication media including, but not limited to, CD-ROM. All other rights reserved.

    Permission is granted to use AAMN material provided that it is used for "non-commercial and/or educational use" and that the procedures described below are adhered to.

    Commercial Use

    To obtain permission to reproduce the information (text or graphics) contained on the AAMN Web site for any commercial purpose, submit the specifics of your request either via electronic mail or in writing to:

    Alamo Area Master Naturalist
    Media Relations
    PO Box 690356
    San Antonio, TX 78269

    If permission is granted, the AAMN president and/or vice-president must authorize the reproduced information and the wording provided with permission of the Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter and the date must be noted. AAMN must be provided a copy of the final product.

    Non-Commercial/Educational Use

    AAMN information, graphics, and/or photos of any kind can be used for non-commercial and/or educational usage as long as AAMN is given full credit for the materials.

    All reproduced AAMN images must be accompanied by an appropriately placed credit line as follows:

    Photo courtesy Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter © 2007 John Doe (photographer's name, if available).

    Reproduced information that is utilized verbatim must be accompanied by an appropriately placed credit line as follows:

    Information courtesy Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter © 2007 Jane Doe (author's name, if available).

    Reproduced graphics/artwork that is utilized must be accompanied by an appropriately placed credit line as follows:

    Artwork courtesy Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter © 2007 Jane Doe (artist's name, if available).

  • Privacy Policy

    The Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter (AAMN) manages this Web site as a public service.

    AAMN does not use cookies to collect specific visitor information. We also do not use any Web bugs (also called Web beacons or Clear GIFs) to track or report any such personally identifiable visitor information.

    However, AAMN may use a cookie to collect general information for Web site management and statistical analysis, such as counting the number of visits to our site, the number of visits per page, and registering the date. The specific Internet address of any visitor is not collected. This general information is not reported or used in any manner that would reveal any personally identifiable information, and it will not be released to any outside parties unless legally required to do so in connection with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings.

    If you send us an electronic mail (email) message with a question or comment that contains any personally identifying information, or if you fill out a form that has this information, AAMN will only use the personally identifiable information to respond to your request and to analyze statistical trends. AAMN may redirect your message to another nonprofit or governmental agency, or to a person who is in a better position to provide an answer to your question.


    AAMN may use Web-based forms for various reasons. Personally identifiable information collected from these forms has a specified use (contact updates, hours reporting, survey responses, etc.) and the information is generally used by us for that stated purpose only. If your browser is blocking the use of active content (such as JavaScript), then our Web-based forms may not work properly. In order to use our Web-based forms, you must allow your browser to use active content. Each Web-based form contains a link to this privacy policy for your reference.

  • Linking Policy

    The contents of the Texas Master Naturalist Alamo Area Chapter (AAMN) Web site are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such. Please note the disclaimer and copyright sections above. When linking to the AAMN Web site, please adhere the following requirements:

    Please do not enclose AAMN Web pages within a frame.

    Please do not directly link to any AAMN Web content by using absolute URLs to our Web site or by any other means that involve direct requests to our server and the using up of our network bandwidth.

    Please use the AAMN logo or Web content in a positive manner. Do not use it in a way that could reflect adversely on AAMN.

    If you want a reciprocal Web site link (also called a link swap or a link exchange) then contact the AAMN Web master via electronic mail. Please include in the email your contact information, the URL of the Web page where you want to place the AAMN link, the reasons for a reciprocal link, and any placement suggestions if you do not want your link to be on the AAMN links page. If your request is approved, then such reciprocity will continue until either Web site no longer displays the other's link.

    The use of AAMN links is not intended to indicate any endorsement of, sponsorship of, or affiliation with, your Web site by AAMN.

    AAMN reserves the right to immediately revoke permission to use AAMN links by anyone not following these guidelines.

    AAMN reserves the right to change these policy guidelines at its discretion.

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