Are Zero-Deforestation Commitments Working?
Tropical rainforests are being destroyed at an alarming rate as they’re converted into palm oil plantations and other commodity forests. It’s hoped that corporate zero-deforestation pledges are helping reverse that trend. Read more By Julian Smith June 29, 2015 Mongabay.com
In Praise of Ugly Animals…
Why concern oneself with something you cannot relate to or would rather not see? The answer is simple: these species form the very basis of our ecosystems. Read more Africa Geographic Magazine by Sara Mizzi 26 June 2015
IUCN Report Highlights Risks to West and Central African Wildlife
Improved legislation and more effective protection are needed to save the wildlife of West and Central Africa. Read the press release and download the report here.
Wildlife Impact joins Species Survival Network
Wildlife Impact is a proud member of the Species Survival Network (SSN), an international coalition of over eighty non-governmental organizations (NGOs) committed to the promotion, enhancement, and strict enforcement of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)….
USFWS extends endangered species protection to wild and captive chimpanzees
After a long campaign by global scientists and advocates, USFWS today extended endangered species protection to wild and captive chimpanzees! http://www.fws.gov/endangered/what-we-do/chimpanzee.html
Recycle electronics to save rainforests and wildlife
Coltan is a mineral mined in the Congo basin rainforests and used in small electronics and medical devices. This mining destroys the rainforest habitats of Critically Endangered gorillas, Endangered chimpanzees, elephants and other wildlife. Coltan is refined for use in nearly all cell phone,…
Why Biodiversity is Important, part 1
Read a recent paper, “The Importance and Benefits of Species”, in the journal Current Biology, which urges us to consider that all species are important, no matter their direct use by humans, apparent value, intelligence or attractiveness. We agree!
Why Biodiversity is Important, part 2
The wealth of species on our planet are crucial to ecosystem function and human wellbeing. Read the article by Dr. Russ Mittermeier, republished by OneGreenPlanet on May 28, 2015.
Patrols help protect Sumatran tigers
More patrols means fewer snares in tiger habitat. Patrols following tip-offs are 40% more likely to detect snares. Journal of Applied Ecology http://bit.ly/1dXL0Or