As we celebrated our 50th anniversary this past year, I especially enjoyed the opportunity to reflect together on the impact of our first 50 years of conservation action for cranes,… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Addressing Climate Change for Cranes and Our World
Category: Sub-saharan Africa
In the News – March and April 2024
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Conservationists call for regulations and policies to protect wetlands, Nile Post, Uganda Population growth raises biodiversity concerns, Nile Post, Uganda Conserving Africa’s cranes, IOL… Continue reading In the News – March and April 2024
Latrines, Beans and Cranes Bring Revolutionary Change to Wetland Conservation
International Crane Foundation and Endangered Wildlife Trust Celebrate 30-Year Collaboration and Impact at National Crane Festival Contact: Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120 Feb. 28, 2024 (Uganda,… Continue reading Latrines, Beans and Cranes Bring Revolutionary Change to Wetland Conservation
International Crane Foundation Partners in Zambia to Manage and Restore Blue Lagoon and Lochinvar National Parks
20-Year Agreement Solidifies Decades of Conservation Work in the Kafue Flats The International Crane Foundation recently signed a 20-year collaborative partnership agreement to help restore and manage Blue Lagoon and… Continue reading International Crane Foundation Partners in Zambia to Manage and Restore Blue Lagoon and Lochinvar National Parks
Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
What a party! It was a joy to celebrate our 50th anniversary gala together with all of you, in person and in spirit, who made possible our past 50 years… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
Greater Lakenvlei Protected Environment in South Africa Expanded
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
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
In the News – August 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Whooping Crane chick dies at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Baraboo News Republic At least 11 Crested Cranes poisoned to death in… Continue reading In the News – August 2023
Innovative Partnership Serves Communities, Supports Wetlands, Saves Cranes
CONTACT: David Johnson, Chief Executive, Margaret Pyke Trust, +44 (0)7481411117Dr. Adalbert Aine-omucunguzi, East Africa Regional Manager, International Crane Foundation, +256 772 890535Kerryn Morrison, Vice President International: Director of Africa, International Crane… Continue reading Innovative Partnership Serves Communities, Supports Wetlands, Saves Cranes
Protecting Wattled Crane Nests in South Africa
The Wattled Crane breeding season in eastern South Africa overlaps with prescribed burns during the winter fire season. Due to the timing of this natural fire season, one of the… Continue reading Protecting Wattled Crane Nests in South Africa