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United
Kingdom
Research into more environmentally friendly agriculture that benefits
wildlife is being funded by One World Wildlife. An important
bat overwintering site is being created from a disused railway tunnel.
Populations of threatened invertebrates are being monitored. (Image
courtesy ANS) |
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South
Africa
One World Wildlife is supporting many conservation projects
in South Africa. The application of the ideas we are supporting will
make a significant contribution to the conservation of plants, animals
and habitats in the region. The human population will benefit directly.
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Marsupial
carnivore research in Tasmania & Victoria, Australia
Australia’s marsupial carnivores are generally nocturnal and
are often extremely elusive animals. This is particularly true in
forested regions. The exception to this rule is the Tasmanian Devil,
in Tasmania, where it is abundant although more often seen as a road
casualty along most northern and eastern highways than as a living
beast. |
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Tahiti
Home of the most endangered invertebrates on Earth. One World Wildlife saves five species of snail from the threat of immediate
extinction. (Image
courtesy ZSL) |
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Honduras
The offshore island of Utila is being developed as an eco-tourism
destination. One World Wildlife is advising on the most
environmentally sensible and sustainable approach and will collaborate
with local scientists on other projects. Ill-conceived development
could have a negative impact on the coral reefs and other habitats
that the tourists hope to visit. (Image
courtesy G. North) |
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Poland
Internationally important pristine wetlands are under increasing threat
from Poland's impending membership of the European Union. One World Wildlife is supporting important research that will result in a more
sensitive approach by policy makers in the region. (Image
courtesy The Ponds Conservation Trust) |
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Zambia
Zambia's National Parks are severely under-resourced. One of the richer
areas for wildlife in Africa requires financial and research support
in order to achieve its combined objectives of saving the environment,
providing for its human inhabitants and developing its tourism industry.
(Image
courtesy Celia Maier) |
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Sumatra
Support for research on the south-east Asian populations of the threatened
striped rabbit urgently required to establish its status in the wild.
Conservation strategies urgently need to be developed and implemented
for this species. |
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South
America
The advisability of re-introduction campaigns to be examined. Many
species considered for re-introduction programmes possess diseases
for which their wild counterparts possess no immunity. Ill-conceived
re-introductions could prove disastrous. (Image
courtesy S. Turvey)
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Romania
Home to the last sizeable populations of large carnivores in Europe
this important region is under increasing threat from development.
Eco-tourism is perhaps the most realistic way in which large parts
of the region can be preserved for the future. |
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New
Caledonia
One of the areas designated as an internationally important 'Biodiversity
Hotspot' and yet under researched and under increasing threat from
mining and logging interests. Home to a unique flora and fauna. |
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Protecting Sperm Whales in the Mediterranean
By gathering sound scientific evidence on the sperm whales' population trends
and status, One World Wildlife with the support of the Nando
Peretti Foundation will influence the creation of a protected area around
the Balearic Islands. Not only Could this ensure the sperm whales' survival but
also preserve the biological integrity of many deep ocean ecosystems and guarantee
the survival of other species that depend upon them.
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