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Great Apes Conservation Fund This grant will (a) improve the capacity of the Bawangling National Nature Reserve staff and related stake holders in community-based conservation efforts designed to protect the gibbon; (b) involve local communities in practical gibbon conservation activities by supporting them in finding alternative, sustainable livelihoods and empowering them in conservation decision making and implementation; and (c) increase the awareness among indigenous people on gibbon conservation and sustainable use of the tropical rainforest. Specifically, the Recipient will: (1) organize a study tour of key stakeholders to nature reserves in Yunnan or Sichuan to learn how to engage local communities in conservation; (2) train new nature reserve staff in the basic knowledge and skills relevant to gibbon conservation and community-based conservation approaches; (3) develop practical action plans on gibbon conservation and sustainable development in eight indigenous communities in Qingsong Township with a multi-stakeholders approach; (4) provide training to indigenous people on practical sustainable livelihoods techniques; (5) establish local rules and regulations on gibbon conservation in indigenous communities; and (6) enhance awareness among indigenous people through environment education activities in schools and communities.
Reducing demand for pangolins in China through Community-based Social Marketing "The purpose of this project is to counter wildlife trafficking from pangolin range states in Africa and Asia to China, by laying the foundations for reducing consumer demand for pangolin in three Chinese provinces identified as being major hubs for consumption of illegally traded wildlife. This project is.intended to conserve all eight species of pangolin by addressing the impact of consumer demand in China which drives poaching and trafficking in pangolin range states. Specific activities include: (1) selecting precise behaviours to change; (2) identifying barriers and benefits to desired behaviours; (3).developing strategies to change behaviours; (4) piloting the behaviour change strategies; and (5) broad-scale implementation."
DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTABLE AND USER-FRIENDLY DNA TOOL FOR MONITORING BIG CAT SPECIES IN THE WILDLIFE TRADE IN ASIA With tigers becoming rarer in the wild, other big cats such as lions, leopards, snow leopards, and jaguars are commonly used as tiger substitutes in traditional medicine and other wildlife products. However, regulating this trade in big cats all of which are sharply declining is extremely challenging without being able to distinguish species or their origin (captive or wild). The purpose of this project is to develop a new portable DNA-based genetic test tool that will enhance enforcement of international regulations and lead to a reduction in big cat trafficking. Specific activities of this two-year grant include: (1) developing a user- and field-friendly species-specific DNA test kit to identify big cat species appearing in the trade from Africa, Asia and Latin America (lion, cheetah, leopard, tiger, jaguar, ocelot); (2) pilot testing, validation, and optimization of DNA test kits on bone treated to simulate material confiscated in the big cat trade and/or on actual bones and tissues confiscated from the trade; (3) developing and finalizing a strategic plan with local partners to integrate these test kits into wildlife trade monitoring activities in China; and (4) holding dissemination workshops to introduce the new technology and train partners in use of the kits.
Rhinoceros & Tiger Conservation-Species Conservation Grant Snare Removal and Ungulate Surveys in Hunchun Nature Reserve
Improving conservation of the Cao Vit Gibbon in Bangliang Nature Reserve The purpose of this project is to conserve the critically endangered Cao Vit gibbon by demonstrating approaches to habitat restoration; piloting a seed-fund to support conservationfriendly livelihood activities; and maintaining and strengthening trans-boundary cooperation for gibbon conservation between Vietnam and China. Specifically, this will be done by: 1) preparing detailed site-based plans for habitat restoration by making a survey of each priority site, completing a plan for each priority site, and having the plans approved by the nature reserve; 2) providing a two-day training for forestry and nature reserve staff on habitat restoration; 3) collecting forest tree seeds and using them to establish a nursery as close to the planting site as possible; 4) planting trees on degraded land not conducive to natural regeneration; 5) carrying out assisted natural regeneration techniques to promote seedling growth; 6) piloting alternative livelihoods (therefore cultivation of medicinal plants) to reduce pressure on the nature reserve through scoping and identification of pilot sites; 7) monitoring the pilot sites at least every two months and evaluating the prospects of them providing alternative livelihoods for local people; and 8) maintaining and strengthening trans-boundary cooperation between Vietnam and China by carrying out a study tour to allow Chinese and Vietnamese officials to exchange lessons learned and experiences.."
Strengthening enforcement cooperation on the Viet Nam - China border to defeat tiger trafficking networks The purpose of this project is to strengthen bi-lateral collaboration to defeat transnational criminal networks trafficking tigers and other protected species between Viet Nam and China. The project has the following objectives: (1) Enhance the exchange of actionable information on wildlife crimes between border agencies; and (2) Strengthen cooperation and capacity of frontline border enforcement officials.
Promoting Law Enforcement for tiger conservation through multi-agency cooperation in the Hunchun Tiger Reserve, China The purpose of this project is to ensure the persistence of the Amur tiger in the trans-boundary area between Russia and Chinas Jilin province through strengthening law enforcement monitoring within key tiger habitats. This will be done by strengthening cooperation between various law enforcement agencies in conduct of MIST patrols inside HNR, patrols in Border Guard controlled areas outside HNR, patrols in areas of Hunchun Municipal Forestry Bureau jurisdiction outside HNR, law enforcement inspections in main markets and restaurants, and inspections at different key transportation points during the New Year and spring festival periods.
African Elephant Conserv-Species Conservation Grant Reducing demand for elephant ivory in China
Promoting law enforcement for tiger conservation through a performance-based incentive..mechanism and cooperation between agencies in Hunchun, China The purpose of this proposal is to work with local government organizations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their anti-poaching patrolling by continuing to strengthen their Law Enforcement Monitoring (LEM) program. This will be done by: (1) providing the Hunchun Nature Reserve (HNR) with subsidies for the field work of patrollers and fuel to allow conduct of an additional 144 Law Enforcement Monitoring patrols within the reserve, (2) supporting Hunchun Municipality Forestry Bureau staff to conduct 72 LEM patrols in rural areas outside HNR in Hunchun through provision of technical and financial support; (3) creating a performance-based incentive mechanism to improve patrol quality in Hunchun; and (4) supporting Hunchun Forestry Public Security officers through provision of technical and financial support in conduct of at least 30 targeted law enforcement raids.
Asian Elephant Conservation Fund The Recipient will provide staff training and related capacity development for the staff in project protected areas, introduce Management Information System (MIST) to all protected areas and set up a broader network to improve the management of Asian elephant habitats in the cross boundary region between China and Laos. Specifically recipient will (1) strengthen professional capacity of staff in both China and Laos reserves to conduct survey and monitoring programs by implementing a standardized MIST protocol, (2) collect, analyze, and evaluate evidence of elephants, and assess the potential capacity in the region for elephant populations, (3) identify key priority corridors with GIS, GPS and Remote Sense technology for conservation action to immediately reduce poaching and to recover marginal agriculture land for habitat connectivity and elephants corridor restoration, and (4) develop the regional conservation action plan together with counterparts from both China and Laos.
Great Apes Conservation Fund The purpose of this project is to decrease threats to the Hoolock Gibbon and halt its declining trend in China by working closely with key stakeholders in and around Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve and Tongbiguan Nature Reserve. This will be done by: 1) evaluating gibbon habitat quality and connectivity in Yingjiang; 2) conducting a socio--economic survey in local communities and soliciting their comments on establishing potential gibbon corridors; 3) holding a stakeholder workshop on enhancing habitat quality and connectivity of gibbons in Yingjiang; 4) delivering training courses to management staff and community rangers on gibbon monitoring and patrolling; 5) establishing and operating a standardized gibbon monitoring and patrolling system; 6) delivering training to local school teachers on knowledge of gibbon conservation and techniques on conservation education; 7) developing local curriculum and a textbook on gibbon conservation; 8) organizing a workshop on how to use the textbook on Hoolock Gibbon conservation; and 9) designing a public awareness poster on the plight and needs of gibbons and distribute it in local communities.
Rhinoceros & Tiger Conservation-Species Conservation Grant Using DNA to track the origin of tiger parts from illegal trade in Asia
AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO CATALYZE REDUCTION OF ILLEGAL SAIGA HORN TRADE IN CHINA THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REDUCE THE THREAT OF POACHING AND TRAFFICKING TO SAIGA ANTELOPE BY UNDERSTANDING THE SAIGA HORN SUPPLY CHAIN AND CONSUMPTION ENVIRONMENT IN A KEY CONSUMER COUNTRY CHINA AND CATALYZING DEMAND REDUCTION THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE APPROACHES. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES OF THIS TWO-YEAR GRANT INCLUDE 1 A STRATEGIC STUDY ON THE SAIGA HORN ILLEGAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND CONSUMPTION ENVIRONMENT IN CHINA, 2 SYSTEM MAPPING AND CREATION OF A BEHAVIORAL TARGET STATEMENT, 3 DEVELOPMENT OF A USER JOURNEY MAP TO UNDERSTAND AND IDENTIFY THE FACTORS DRIVING THE TARGET BEHAVIOR, 4 DEVELOPMENT AND SELECTION OF THE BEST APPROACHES TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED BEHAVIORAL BARRIERS, 5 TESTING OF EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS TARGETING SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS OF KEY ACTORS IN THE SAIGA HORN SUPPLY CHAIN, AND 6 DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS ON SAIGA HORN DEMAND REDUCTION TO RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS.
Sharing Space with China's Elephants The purpose of this project is the expansion of public education programs for three target audiences in Yunnan: local communities, tourist parks and schools. Elephant and human safety education will be carried out in Puer. During wildlife protection education months, in January and February, more tailor-made PSAs will be provided to additional villages. Applicant will organize a training workshop for about 60 tour guides and managers at Wild Elephant Valley, and for officials and tour operators from Puer Tourism Bureau on elephant conservation and animal welfare. Public education activities will disseminate the concepts of elephant and habitat protection, elephant biology and habitat needs, biodiversity conservation, ecological sustainability in community development, cause of human elephant conflicts and safety measures for sharing space with wild elephants.
HABITAT RESTORATION AND COORDINATED LAW ENFORCEMENT IN TIGER AND LEOPARD NATIONAL PARK, CHINA The goal of the project is to facilitate the return of Amur tigers to northeast China by helping management of the northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park (TLNP) to maximize the effectiveness of this new protected area. Project objectives include: (1) reestablishing ecological linkages between core zones within TLNP via habitat restoration, and, (2)helping coordinate anti-poaching efforts across the various legal jurisdictions (and different implementing agencies) within the multi-use park.
Wildife Without Borders - Amphibians In Decline Examination of Amphibian Pathogen Introduction and sperad in Hong Kong through the International Wildlife Trade
Conservation of Amur tigers in Northeast China through population monitoring, humantiger.conflict mitigation, and international communication and cooperation. The purpose of this project is to, (1) Monitor Amur tiger and leopard populations in Hunchun Nature Reserve, (2) Strengthen and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a human-tiger conflict response team, and, (3) Facilitate international communication and cooperation for Amur tiger conservation.
Wildife Without Borders - Critically Endangered Animals Conservation of the Critically Endangered Chinese Crested Tern: Restoration of a Lost Breeding Colony.
Asian Elephant Conserv-Species Conservation Grant Building the Protected Area Network between China and Laos to Improve the Habitat Conservation for Asian Elephant
Habitat restoration and coordinated law enforcement in Tiger and Leopard National Park, China HABITAT RESTORATION AND COORDINATED LAW ENFORCEMENT IN TIGER
Rhino & Tiger Conservation Fund "The purpose of this proposal is to reduce snare density through an intensive snare clearing campaign based on a spatially explicit map of snare occurrence and to strengthen local peoples involvement in snare-free conservation by developing conservation-dependent sustainable livelihood practices. This will be done by: 1. conducting snare surveys in the core areas of Wang Qing and Laoyeling Nature Reserves to determine the relationship between snaring activity in terms of occurrence/abundance and a set of selected environmental factors so that areas with a high risk of snaring activity can be identified to receive snare removal field campaigns; 2. building a spatially explicit map of snare occurrence; 3. conducting snare removal activity in snaring hot spots within Wang Qing and Laoyeling NR as determined by the map and using volunteers from the public, local staff from the NR, FF, FB and the news media to remove snares within these hot spots; 4. supporting the establishment of frog breeding as an alternative livelihood practice in order to engage local communities in snare removal and tiger conservation in Wang Qing FB with the understanding that these frog breeders keep their assigned plots of the forest clear of snares; and 5. piloting a bees for tigers incentive scheme in ten local households around Wang Qing FB in return for their efforts in tiger conservation activities (participating households will have to conduct 10 days of snare removal activities per month and become village spokespersons for keeping the forests snare free, as well as reporting forest and wildlife law violations to the FB). .."
Critically Endangered Animals-International Grants Conservation of the Critically Endangered Chinese Crested Tern: Restoration of a Lost Breeding Colony.
SUPPORTING CIVIL SOCIETY TO REDUCE ILLEGAL CONSUMPTION AND TRADE OF ENDANGERED TORTOISE AND FRESHWATER TURTLES IN CHINA THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR TORTOISES AND FRESHWATER TURTLES (TFT) FOR FOOD, MEDICINE AND PETS IN CHINA, THE WORLD S LARGEST CONSUMER OF TRAFFICKED TFT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) REVIEWING CHINA S REGULATIONS ON TFT FARMING AND TRADE (2) BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF CIVIL SOCIETY TO SUPPORT TFT CONSERVATION AND MONITORING (3) PROVIDING INFORMATION TO IMPROVE TRAINING MATERIALS FOR CUSTOMS AGENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT PERSONNEL IN PRIORITY AREAS OF GUANGDONG, GUANGXI AND FUJIAN IN ORDER TO BOLSTER THEIR SURVEILLANCE CAPACITY AND (4) WORKING WITH BEHAVIORAL INSIGHTS TEAM (A LEADING ORGANIZATION THAT GENERATES BEHAVIORAL INSIGHTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE) TO DESIGN AND CONDUCT A DEMAND REDUCTION CAMPAIGN TARGETING SPECIFIC POPULATIONS IN LOCATIONS OF HIGH TFT TRADE, E.G. GUANGDONG PROVINCE.
Protecting Sea Turtles in China (1) producing and distributing compelling TV public service announcements that discourage the purchase or use of sea turtle products; (2) developing billboards, a documentary film for TV broadcast, and efforts for direct outreach and education of tourist guides to enhance awareness about turtle trafficking; (3) conducting market and consumer surveys to understand sea turtle product availability and demand in Hainan; (4) meeting with government officials to encourage strengthened protection classification (listing as National Level I species) for the five species found in Chinese waters; and (5) improving enforcement capacity and facilitation of intelligence exchange among the major government agencies, through training opportunities.
ANTI-POACHING AND POPULATION MONITORING IN TIGER AND LEOPARD NATIONAL PARK, CHINA The Amur tiger is the flagship species of the forest ecosystem of northeast China and the Russian Far East. There are approximately 400-500 Amur tigers in the Russian Far East, but fewer than 30 individuals thought to be in China. The newly-designated Tiger and Leopard National Park (TLNP) in northeast China can play a critical role in re-establishing tiger populations there, but much thought and care needs to go into development and management of this new protected area. Senior staff of TLNP have solicited the Wildlife Conservation Societys China Program for technical advice on multiple topics related to park development and management, and have incorporated the great majority of WCS' suggestions into their official management plan. Project objectives are to, (1) Introduce & institutionalize SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool for patrolling) across the ten subunits of Tiger and Leopard National Park; and, (2) Continue monitoring tiger populations in northeast China.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTABLE AND USER-FRIENDLY DNA TOOL FOR MONITORING BIG CAT SPECIES IN THE WILDLIFE TRADE IN ASIA Funds under this award are to be used for (1) developing a user- and field-friendly species-specific DNA test kit to identify big cat species appearing in the trade from Africa, Asia and Latin America (lion, cheetah, leopard, tiger, jaguar, ocelot); (2) pilot testing, validation, and optimization of DNA test kits on bone treated to simulate material confiscated in the big cat trade and/or on actual bones and tissues confiscated from the trade; (3) developing and finalizing a strategic plan with local partners to integrate these test kits into wildlife trade monitoring activities in China; and (4) holding dissemination workshops to introduce the new technology and train partners in use of the kits.
Rhino & Tiger Conservation Fund "I Think" a campaign to reduce asia's pruchases of endangered species
Asian Elephant Conserv-Species Conservation Grant Sharing Space with China's Elephants
PROTECTING AMUR TIGERS VIA COMMUNITY-LED ENGAGEMENT IN NORTHEAST CHINA The purpose of this project is to foster Amur tiger population recovery in northeast China via integration of community.stakeholder needs into the conservation process. Grantee will initiate a three-year program that fosters improved communication.between park authorities and local residents by inviting villagers to directly participate in tiger conservation, and in return the.government will provide funds as incentives that will improve quality of life in these villages. Project objectives include the.following: (1) Develop a framework for community-led conservation; (2) Roll out these community-led conservation teams in two.different parts of Hunchun Municipal Branch Bureau; and (3) Expand these community-led conservation initiatives to other sub.bureaus of the park
Examination of Amphibian Pathogen Introduction and sperad in Hong Kong through the International Wildlife Trade Examination of Amphibian Pathogen Introduction and Spread in Hong Kong through the International Wildlife Trade. In partnership with EcoHealth Alliance, this project will support a conservation effort for the Hong Kong Cascade frog, by mitigating population level impacts of batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, the fungus responsible for the disease chytridiomycosis, using enhanced surveillance techniques and will influence amphibian trade policies at an international wildlife trade hub. Specific activities include: (1) conducting surveillance in Hong Kong to determine if batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is being introduced through the amphibian trade by swabbing the skin of the Chinese bullfrogs being imported from mainland China immediately upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport; (2) collecting and filtering 25 freshwater samples for batrachochytrium dendrobatidis from Shek Pik Reservoir, Aberdeen Reservoir and Shing Mun Reservoir in Hong Kong; (3) recommending policy to traders and Hong Kong regulating agencies to mitigate further introduction of batrachochytrium dendrobatidis from captive amphibians in Hong Kong.
Anti-poaching and population monitoring in Tiger and Leopard National Park, China The Amur tiger is the flagship species of the forest ecosystem of northeast China and the Russian Far East. There are approximately 400-500 Amur tigers in the Russian Far East, but fewer than 30 individuals thought to be in China. The newly-designated Tiger and Leopard National Park (TLNP) in northeast China can play a critical role in re-establishing tiger populations there, but much thought and care needs to go into development and management of this new protected area. Senior staff of TLNP have solicited the Wildlife Conservation Societys China Program for technical advice on multiple topics related to park development and management, and have incorporated the great majority of WCS' suggestions into their official management plan. Project objectives are to, (1) Introduce & institutionalize SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool for patrolling) across the ten subunits of Tiger and Leopard National Park; and, (2) Continue monitoring tiger populations in northeast China.
Wildlife Without Borders-Amphibians In Decline Examination of Amphibian Pathogen Introduction and Spread in Hong Kong through the International Wildlife Trade. In partnership with EcoHealth Alliance, this project will support a conservation effort for the Hong Kong Cascade frog, by mitigating population level impacts of batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, the fungus responsible for the disease chytridiomycosis, using enhanced surveillance techniques and will influence amphibian trade policies at an international wildlife trade hub. Specific activities include: (1) conducting surveillance in Hong Kong to determine if batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is being introduced through the amphibian trade by swabbing the skin of the Chinese bullfrogs being imported from mainland China immediately upon arrival at Hong Kong International Airport; (2) collecting and filtering 25 freshwater samples for batrachochytrium dendrobatidis from Shek Pik Reservoir, Aberdeen Reservoir and Shing Mun Reservoir in Hong Kong; (3) recommending policy to traders and Hong Kong regulating agencies to mitigate further introduction of batrachochytrium dendrobatidis from captive amphibians in Hong Kong.
Wildlife Without Borders-Amphibians In Decline This project will support a conservation effort for the Chinese giant salamander in western China by building a long-term program for conservation of the species. ..Specific activities will include: (1) field surveys and genetic analysis of Chinese giant
Rhinoceros & Tiger Conservation-Species Conservation Grant A Thailand study tour for decision makers and staff of Xishingbanna (China) and Nam Ha (Laos) reserves to become familiar with the MIST patrolling system
Rhino & Tiger Conservation Fund Promoting Law Enforcement for tiger conservation through multi-agency cooperation in the Hunchun Tiger Reserve, China