The Greater Lakenvlei Protected Environment was first established on April 7, 2017, covering 14,305 hectares and made up of 66 properties in the area between Dullstroom and eMakhazeni (formally known… Continue reading Greater Lakenvlei Protected Environment in South Africa Expanded
Category: Blue Crane
Blue Crane Aerial Surveys in the Western Cape and Karoo in South Africa
The African Crane Conservation Programme (ACCP), a partnership of the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the International Crane Foundation, completed an aerial survey last month of the Western Cape and Karoo in South… Continue reading Blue Crane Aerial Surveys in the Western Cape and Karoo in South Africa
Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
Courageous Acts of Crane Conservation Saving cranes is about so much more than saving cranes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an incurable craniac. I cherish these ancient, endangered birds –… Continue reading Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
New Crane Virtual Backgrounds – Video Backgrounds Now Available!
Share your love of cranes worldwide and delight your coworkers by using these exclusive International Crane Foundation virtual backgrounds.
What Does Permaculture Have To Do With Cranes?
Permaculture gardening by design can support the production of crops throughout the year, which plays an important role in enhancing sustainable food security while ensuring environmental improvements in communities.
In the News – September 2021
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Farmers lead the way in cultivating solutions to climate change
A farmer in the Free State broke new ground last month when, working with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, he became the first landowner in South Africa to sign a carbon project development contract.
Notes From the President – Red or Green? These Colors Are Not Just for Salsa and Traffic Lights
The new IUCN Green Status of Species, released this summer, offers a better way for us to think about the future of many crane species, and our success at securing them.
Notes from the President – Reflecting and Looking Forward
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown in the U.S. and the tumultuous year that followed. It is hard for any of us to imagine a more challenging time. But as I reflect on the past year, I am struck most of all by the great things we achieved together.
In the News – October 2020
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.