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Alternative livelihood projects are an approach to biodiversity conservation which involve substituting a livelihood strategy practiced by local communities that is harmful to biodiversity targets with an alternative strategy that has a lesser negative impact. Environmentally destructive strategies such as bushmeat hunting and trade, unsustainable fishing involving excessive bycatch, and monoculture farming are a few […]

Listed as “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN Red List, the Eastern Gorilla is under severe threat. Deforestation for both, agricultural and commercial purposes, has led to severe fragmentation of the habitat of the species. Additionally, poaching has also driven much of this decline. Fortunately, there is still hope. The population of the Mountain Gorilla, one

Agroforestry is not a new concept and has been practiced by people all around the world throughout history. It was traditional knowledge and indigenous practice till distinct field of study emerged in the 20th century. It gave agroforestry a formal recognition and scientific momentum. The term “agroforestry” originated in the 1970’s to describe the intentional

Community-based conservation (CBC) is an approach to biodiversity conservation wherein local communities involve themselves in the preservation, protection, restoration and/or management of an area’s biodiversity. The movement began in the 1980s following mass protests that emerged in response to international biodiversity conservation efforts. This was because classical biodiversity conservation did not take into consideration the

The tropics of South East Asia are amongst the most biodiverse regions worldwide. The area also hosts a wide diversity of songbirds! Unfortunately, this taxon, like most in the region, is heavily threatened by habitat loss, particularly driven by the expansion of palm oil. Additionally, the taxa are facing the brunt of the illegal wildlife

Our planet is facing enormous challenges as a result of this increased warming, which exceeds normal climatic variations. Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common and severe as a result of climate change. Droughts, storms, floods, and heatwaves are all growing more frequent and destructive. The escalation of occurrences is facilitated by rising temperatures, with

A unique component arises in the world of afforestation: the desire and inspiration that inspire individuals to begin their own tree-planting endeavours. Behind every sapling planted is a tale of love, care for the environment, and a desire to make a difference in the world. The awe-inspiring beauty of verdant woods and the critical need

Buffer Zones are a critical part of any protected area around the world. A buffer zone is often referred to as an area between two or more other areas and functions to reduce interactions between them. Applying this concept in conservation biology, many researchers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government agencies have advocated the creation of

“You must collect things for reasons you don’t yet understand” – Daniel Boorstin. These words have served as a slogan for the world’s oldest and first ever cryogenic storage facility for biodiversity conservation, The Frozen Zoo for nearly 50 decades. The Frozen Zoo is located at the Beckman Center for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo