Earlier this summer, and with much anticipation, we traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the Workshop on Sarus Crane Conservation in Cambodia and Vietnam. The workshop comes at a critical time for the conservation of Eastern Sarus Cranes, as population data collected during the past two decades show a sharp decline in crane populations in the last two years. As a result, bold actions are urgently needed to reverse this downward trend.
The future of cranes was once as fragile as the delicate and graceful birds themselves.
In 1973, inspired by the elegance and plight of cranes, George Archibald co-founded a global center for crane conservation, the International Crane Foundation. Forty-three years later, his vision has given flight to grassroots conservation efforts around the world and a network of passionate leaders committed to the preservation of landscapes critical to the survival of cranes and people alike.
Do you know your state or city bird? In western India, Rajasthan state has chosen animal mascots to represent each of its districts (or counties).
When Muraviovka Park began its activities in Far Eastern Russia in 1994, it was the first privately managed protected area in the country. The fact that it was a pioneer in sustainable land use then is paying big conservation dividends today!
