Fauna & FLora international
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the worlds oldest conservation organisation.
FFI have a wide range of approaches to conservation, and it’s this multi-angle approach that I really believe in. From funding studies on species and habitats to addressing the needs of indigenous and local people in conjunction with conservation, and even influencing business and corporate players towards biodiversity initiatives, FFI covers a lot of bases.
As a Vice President of Flora and Fauna International, I help to promote and educate the public about their conservation projects.
current Projects.
sumatran tigers.
One of FFIs current projects is to conserve the population of sumatran tigers in Kerinci Seblat National Park. FFI has been working on protecting the tigers in the park since 2000, and have strengthened forest patrols whilst working with local communities to educate and create a network of protecting for this critically endangered cat.
There is growing evidence poaching is reducing and tiger populations are stable, but this is the important time to maintain funding and ensure the good work continues.
Cambodian elephants.
Cambodia’s elephants are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade. Hunted for their ivory and caught in indiscriminate snares, the population of asian elephants in Cambodia now sits at around 400-600. To combat these causes of decline, FFI are developing methods to track illegally sourced ivory back to its source.
Additionally, FFI are developing a behavioural change campaign in order to reduce the demand for wild caught meat. Hopefully, with support, this project will see Cambodias elephants protected.