Conservation

An organisation dedicated to the conservation of the remaining 650 Mountain Gorillas. The Charity founded in 1978 by the pioneer of gorilla conservation, Dr. Dian. Fossey, has changed its name to the Gorilla Organization (GO). Illegal poaching, war, disease transmission and encroachment by man are the main threats to the future survival of this most gentle and most powerful of the great apes. For more information go to http://www.gorillas.org/

JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE – UK – In 1960, 26 year old Jane Goodall arrived on the shore of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa to study the area’s chimpanzee population. Janes profound scientific discoveries laid the foundation for all future primate studies. In 1977, Jane founded the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation to provide ongoing support for field research on wild chimpanzees. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. For more information go to: http://www.janegoodall.org.uk/

THE MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife. MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life. We are celebrating our Silver Jubilee in the year 2008/09, 25 years of groundbreaking work to protect our sea life – from whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles, to fish, plankton, corals and crabs. MCS also has dedicated marine conservation programmes for Scotland and Wales. For more information go to: https://www.mcsuk.org/

LEAGUE AGAINST CRUEL SPORTS – Founded in 1924, the League Against Cruel Sports is at the forefront of the campaign to end hunting and coursing of wild animals. The League has already enjoyed considerable success in gaining legal protection for Britain’s wildlife. The League Against Cruel Sports aims to end the brutality of bloodsports and secure full legal protection for all our wild mammals and birds.  For more information go to https://www.league.org.uk/

COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING – Concerned with the animal welfare issues connected to the new systems of intensive farming that were becoming popular during the 1960’s, dairy farmer Peter Roberts and his wife Anna, unable to convince major animal welfare societies to campaign against factory farming decided to do it themselves and Compassion in World Farming was born. CIWF campaign through peaceful protest and lobbying and by raising awareness of the issues of farm animal welfare. For more information go to: https://www.ciwf.org.uk/

PEOPLES TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES – The People’s Trust takes on a whole range of projects for endangered and threatened species and their habitats all over the world, as well as here in the UK. This work varies enormously from project to project and can be research into conservation problems or practical conservation work in the field. PTES owns and manages two very different reserves, Briddlesford Woods on the Isle of Wight and Rough Hill orchard in Worcestershire. Many British mammals have suffered dramatic declines in numbers, particularly in the last century. If enough isn’t done soon, extinction is not a question of if but when.  For more information go to: https://ptes.org/

THE ORANGUTAN FOUNDATION – An organisation dedicated to the conservation of orangutans and their habitat. The Orangutan Foundation is concerned with many issues including; educational programmes, raising public awareness and the rescue and re-introduction of captive orangutans back into the wild. Habitat destruction; through illegal logging and permanent agriculture, is the biggest threat to the remaining red ape population. The survival of the orangutan and their rainforest is in grave danger of extinction. For more information go to: http://www.orangutan.org.uk/  

APE ALLIANCE – An international coalition of organisations and individuals, working for the conservation and welfare of apes. The work is supported by grants from the Born Free Foundation and the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Find out about the Great Apes – our relatives – and how you can help to save them from extinction. For more information go to: http://www.4apes.com/

PROJECT SEAHORSE – A marine conservation team, committed to conserving and managing seahorses, their relatives and their habitats while respecting human needs. Project Seahorse integrates many and varied initiatives in a flexible conservation programme. We collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and partners to build capacity for conservation and to take action. Education is very important if conservation initiatives are to have long-lasting benefits. Project seahorse aims to introduce as many people as possible to seahorses, their relatives, their habitats, and their ecosystems and to marine conservation in general. Some of our most active work is in developing countries. For more information go to: http://www.projectseahorse.org/

BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION – Butterfly Conservation exists to protect our wild butterflies and their habitats. Habitat destruction has been and remains the greatest threat facing butterflies. British Butterfly Conservation has many roles to perform: Conservation, Surveys, Research, Education, Lobbying and Re-establishment. The ultimate goal is the restoration of a balanced countryside, with butterflies and other wildlife returned to the profusion they, and we once enjoyed.  For more information go to https://butterfly-conservation.org/

GREENPEACE – Using non-violent confrontation to force change, Greenpeace continues to challenge the polluters and promote sustainable alternatives. Since 1971, Greenpeace has been at the forefront campaigning against issues such as; nuclear testing, whaling, the logging of ancient forests and the use of driftnets in European waters. An organisation that now has 2.6 million supporters in 158 countries; Greenpeace has consistently been a voice for people who want a cleaner, safer, greener world.  For more information go to: https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/

FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL – In 1903, a group of British naturalists and sportsmen in Africa founded the first international conservation society. Their aim was to safeguard the future of southern Africa’s large mammal populations, which had declined alarmingly as a result of over-hunting and expanding settlement. Almost a century later, the direct descendant of that society, continues to reflect the pioneering spirit of its founders. Fauna & Flora International acts to conserve threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, are based on sound science and take account of human needs. For more information go to: https://www.fauna-flora.org/