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The
International Crane
Foundation (ICF) works worldwide to conserve cranes and the wetland
and grasslands communities on which they depend. ICF is dedicated to providing
experience,
knowledge, and inspiration to involve people in resolving
threats to these ecosystems. To accomplish this mission, the
International Crane
Foundation (a private, non-profit organization) relies on a wide
range of education and conservation activities directed toward the many countries
where cranes occur. A collection of captive cranes is maintained at their
headquarters near
Baraboo
, Wisconsin, allowing them to pursue two vital techniques
for crane preservation: captive breeding and reintroduction into the wild.
Their work also demonstrates endangered species management for the public,
and facilitates breeding and education efforts with cranes elsewhere in the
United States and abroad. ICF is also concerned with habitat protection and
restoration. Cranes are excellent indicators of the health of wetland and
grassland ecosystems worldwide. ICF strives to alert
scientists,
government officials, and the public to the dependence of cranes on their
habitats, the causes and remedies for habitat destruction, and the importance
of wetlands and grasslands for both wildlife and people. ICF supports research,
serving primarily as a catalyst for research, by making available its facilities
and bird collection to scientists, by sponsoring workshops and publications,
and by fostering a network among conservationists, biologists, and managers
around the world.
Save the Rhino International (SRI) is committed
to ensuring the survival of the rhinoceros species in the wild. The charity
works in close consultation with managers and communities in wildlife areas
and provides direct support for rhino and
community
conservation projects in Africa and
Asia.
Save the Rhino International does what the name says: they save rhinos throughout
the world. With funds raised via their fundraising in the UK and USA (mainly
via events such as the London, New York and Edinburgh Marathons, climbs up
Kilimanjaro and cycle rides through the Kenyan wilderness), they are currently
supporting field projects in Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of
Congo, Namibia and Sumatra, and raising public awareness of the need for
rhino conservation. The money raised pays for:
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Community conservation and education programmes, which develop sustainable methods by which local communities can creatively manage natural resources.
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Anti-poaching and monitoring patrols, which detect and deter poachers and gather information about rhino ranges and numbers.
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Translocations, so that rhinos from established populations can be reintroduced to former habitats.
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Research into the threats to rhino survival and alternatives to the use of rhino horn.
SRI's reasons for saving
the rhino : Ecological: Saving the
rhino
means saving large tracts of habitat and
therefore
entire eco-systems, together with co-dependent species; Economic: By saving
rhinos and their habitat, we can avoid environmental degradation and instead
offer opportunities for sustainable utilisation by local communities; Ethical:
Just one threat has brought rhinos to the brink of extinction: Man. Now
it’s our responsibility to save them.
The
Pan African
Sanctuary Alliance, or PASA, is an
alliance of
sixteen primate sanctuaries from all over Africa. Due to
the rapid influx of orphan animals from increased logging, habitat destruction
and commercial development of the bush-meat trade, and lack of awareness
in primate range countries, sanctuaries have emerged on an ad-hoc basis resulting
in crisis management. This has made it difficult for long-term planning and
adequate collaboration between sanctuaries and primate experts. There is
a very evident need for general guidelines for the establishment of authorities,
site location, long term sustainability management practices, primate management
and health issues.
Pan African
Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) is designed to bring these sanctuaries
together.
For more information on Democratic Republic of Congo, click
here.
If you would like to
contact us please email
terry@africanconservation.org
