Please thank the wildlife rangers here
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Peter Fearnhead, CEO, African Parks Network, South Africa
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Around the world there are many people who are willing to put their lives on the line in order to protect endangered animals. Sadly, estimates suggest that over 1,000 rangers have been killed in the line of duty over the past 10 years. World Ranger Day is a chance for all of us to show our appreciation for the work that wildlife rangers and guardians do and offer our support in whatever way we can. The International Ranger Foundation has lots of information about the role of rangers so please explore their website. And it’s good to know that there is something you can do to help wildlife and locals in their communities at the same time, and we thought we’d do a roundup of charities and organisations working to help in this way. Sometimes wildlife rangers are called wildlife guardians. The Thin Green Line Foundation Based in Australia, the Foundation works with ranger groups, ranger associations and conservation partners in over 60 countries. They say it’s estimated that over 1,000 park rangers have been killed n the line of duty over the past 10 years. They are dedicated to providing Rangers worldwide with the assistance they deserve and need. Project Ranger The World Land Trust has a Keepers of the Wild initiative. The rangers are working on the front line of conservation, safeguarding some of the world’s most threatened animals and the crucial habitats in which they live. They protect reserves from poaching and logging, and importantly, link to local communities, building trust, helping to change attitudes and find practical solutions to problems. You can support Keepers of the Wild by making a donation. The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation works to support rangers in both Asia and Africa. You can support wildlife rangers here and help them conserve nature. The Global Conservation Force African Parks The Gorilla Organisation has a supporting rangers scheme in the Democratic Republic of Congo and they act as the eyes, ears and voice of the forest. They cut snaes, save injured gorillas, combat the militias running the blood minerals trade, monitor the gorillas’ health and collect vital conservation data every day. Find out more here. Tigers4ever WWF has a Back a Ranger campaign to ensure they have the equipment, training and infrastructure they need to stop wildlife crime. Find out more here. The charity Tusk give a Wildlife Ranger Award every year to give international recognition to the men and women who face danger every day to protect the wildlife and its ecosystems in Africa. And a very big thank you to each and every wildlife ranger working to care for and protect our wildlife and their habitats. And thank you to their families too. Please everyone show you support them too. |
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Charities are having to move online for a lot of fundraising now, and the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is no exception. The Foundation fights wildlife crime, protects species and engages local communities in conservation in Africa and Asia. It works with conservation partners and you can see a list of them here. They have just held a Virtual Wildlife Ball and wow, was it a success! Their aim was to raise £50,000 – but supporters really rallied, dug deep and showed their true support for the Foundation. The event raised a staggering £80,000! People tuned in from all over the world and the event lasted an hour. It raised nearly £50,000 before it even started! Elephants, tigers, rhinos, pangolins, chimpanzees, lions, painted dogs and snow leopards. Amongst the stars involved in the event, is an inspirational 9 year old raising money for pangolin, to a soprano and there’s also a visit to the Elephant Orphanage. There’s nothing like going to bed knowing you have done something really good today and made a difference. The event was held to celebrate wildlife and to raise funds to support conservation across Africa and Asia.
Climate change and the biodiversity crises has been forgotten in the times of the coronavirus and charities are suffering particularly badly. The more we can all do to help, the better off our wildlife will be. The key things for us all to do are to spread the word that there are good things happening and that we can all make a difference to wildlife. We can turn this around if we all pull together and help nature. You can also adopt an animal here as a gift and buy wildlife art as a gift here. And of course you can spread the word on social media! |
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There are some amazing people doing great things for nature and conservation. On the island of Siquijor in the central Philippines, Women have got together to protect marine sanctuaries from poachers and illegal fishers, even though they only have paddles and kayaks. They are prepared to risk their lives to protect there are. The waters are full of rich coral reefs and fish diversity – but they are being impacted by both illegal fishing which has impacted on the coral reefs and reduced fish diversity and its abundance, and climate change. This video tells the story of the women. One woman has been shot at – but she is determined and her efforts resulted in the arrest of the person shooting at her. Watch and be inspired…
The video was supported with a grant from the Earth Journalism Network. Source: Mongabay.com |
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Namibia Lion Trust is working to protect the large carnivores of Namibia. It believes in conservation through education, aiming to create a peaceful existence between wildlife (especially the large carnivores) and local communities The Namibia Lion Trust has been through a bit of a journey itself. It was launched in 2020, having been AfriCatNorth. AfriCat North was primarily the AfriCat Foundation field base for lion research, human-wildlife conflict mitigation and community support. The Trust’s slogan is For Lions, For Life and For Our Future, and it’s dedicated to lions. It’s Reg #T298/2019. For Lions – For Life – For Our Future
Donate to the Lion Guard programme You or your company could also sponsor a community school, the Education Programme, a Livestock Protection Boma, Tracking Equipment, a research vehicle or essential salaries. |