Joining the Burmese farmers on the fields were pairs of Sarus Cranes, busily building their nests at the start of the breeding season. Many of the farmers love to have cranes on their fields. In Wisconsin a great man called it “land ethic.” In Myanmar farmers do not have a title for that attitude. It’s just part of their life.
Category: Conservation Leadership
Walking the Walk: Ten Walks Across Zhalong Marsh
Zhalong is one of the great crane marshes of China, with the highest breeding numbers of endangered Red-crowned Cranes in the world.
Former International Crane Foundation Intern Now Successful Partner
An important part of our mission is to identify and train leaders among a broad spectrum of people, from promising young scientists and conservationists to the land owners and decision makers who influence crane survival in key places.
Wattled Crane Discovery in Ethiopia
“Congratulations. I am totally thrilled that you found such a substantial population of Wattled Cranes.” ~ George
Travels with George: Connecting the Birthplace of Buddha with Sarus Crane Conservation
In 1989, when International Crane Foundation staff first visited Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha on the lowlands of Nepal, we recognized the significance of the three-square-mile site rich with natural habitats and breeding pairs of Sarus Cranes – the religious harmony at Lumbini was reflected by a natural harmony.
Travels with George: Sharing Experiences from Sarus and Whooping Crane Reintroductions
Many decades ago there were non-migratory Sarus Cranes in Thailand and non-migratory Whooping Cranes in Louisiana. Both populations were lost. Since 2011, captive breeding programs in the two countries have each provided 12-15 birds annually for releases back into the wild.
Travels with George: Inspiring Crane Conservation in China
The International Crane Foundation, as a world center for cranes, provides extraordinary learning opportunities as well as inspiration for conservationists from around the world. We’ve been delighted to host several significant visits from China, Thailand, and Nepal this year.
Wish a Very Happy Birthday to George Archibald by Supporting Conservation Leadership
In 1973, inspired by the elegance and plight of cranes, George Archibald co-founded a global center for crane conservation, the International Crane Foundation.
Twelve Million Seeds
I arrived at the International Crane Foundation for my internship with the Field Ecology Department in late February 2015, after graduating from the University of Southampton (UK) in the previous year.
Training the Next Generation of Wetland Conservationists in Southeast Asia
This summer, 27 students from Southeast Asia, Malaysia, and Japan traveled to Myanmar to attend an annual Wetland Training Course organized by the International Crane Foundation and the Mekong Wetland University Network.