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PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 FOCUS ON … CONSUMER’S CORNER GIFT PLANNING Take Action WWF Office EFN: to Save Reopens in Investing in Contemplating Wildlife Congo People to Using Your Power and other ingredients believed to be Protect Nature beneficial for your health if eaten. How to Plan As a Consumer to Turtle shells are boiled until they break down into a glue-like residue and then Your Estate? FOCUS Protect Wildlife the jelly is concentrated by evaporation. Whether you go around the corner or Because turtle jelly is so thoroughly around the globe, you could stumble processed, it is impossible for wildlife upon products made from medicinal officers to verify the species actually in ingredients derived from endangered the products. Between the demand for Sumatran on the Brink of Extinction species. Sometimes you may not even turtles as food and for medicine, hun- know that what you buy contains any- dreds of tons of turtles are imported to he Sumatran professional hunters. Along with a thriv- and teeth of the tiger are sold as Sybille Klenzendorf, head of WWF’s thing questionable. So, it’s up to you to China annually. tiger could be the first large pred- ing international smuggling network, charms, trophies, and for the practice of tiger conservation program. “It’s not too Deborah Gainer/WWF read labels, ask questions, and request Tator to become extinct in the the report found a surprisingly large magic. In traditional Chinese medicine, late for the Indonesian government to What Can You Do? TAKE THE NEXT documentation. The more we reduce twenty-first century if and domestic market in for tiger tiger bones are believed to relieve pain get serious about wildlife protection STEP IN YOUR the market demand for these products, Read the label and ask questions! widespread illegal trade are not stopped. skins and other parts, such as bone used and treat arthritis. Skins are also sold and save the country’s last .” MEMBERSHIP the more we can reduce the pressure Visit WWF’s Virtual Pharmacy site at A report released in March by TRAF- in traditional Chinese medicine. both domestically and internationally. WWF and TRAFFIC are urging the Russell Mittermeier Have you ever thought of joining on and plants. http://www.worldwildlife.org/buyerbe- FIC, WWF’s monitoring Because tigers are so endangered, all “The one bright spot is that tiger Indonesian government to increase ware/pharm.htm to get the lowdown on veryone needs to make plans to distrib- network, found rampant tiger poaching commercial trade is banned by interna- populations are able to antipoaching measures, stiffen penal- WWF’s Wildlife Rescue Team? By Endangered Plant and bad medicine. ute their assets after their lifetimes. If you in Indonesia. At least 50 Sumatran tional treaty. But a rebound if they are ties for convicted poachers and crack committing to give on a monthly Species are at Risk E basis, the WRT members play a key don’t make your own estate plans, the state tigers were poached each year between thriving black market protected from down on the ongoing illegal export of role in assuring that WWF has the ■ Ginseng is a popular herb that has To learn about other actions you can will do it for you. Of course, you’ll want to 1998 and 2002. The total population of continues to threat- poaching and their tiger parts from , as well as the immediate resources needed when- many traditional medicinal uses. In take as a consumer to help protect the include those individuals dear to you in your Sumatran tigers—found only on the en tigers’ survival. In is pre- domestic trade. Just days after the ever wildlife crises arise. When you Asia, it is often prescribed to tone the environment, visit: estate planning—family, friends, and special Indonesian island of Sumatra—is esti- Indonesia’s domestic served,” TRAFFIC report was released to media join the Wildlife Rescue Team, lungs, strengthen the spleen and bene- ➤ www.worldwildlife.org/consumer others. But many people choose to include mated to be less than 500. market, TRAFFIC said around the world, Indonesian authori- you’ll become a part of something fit the heart. But the most common use, organizations they’ve supported over the “Nowhere to Hide: The Trade in found that the ties announced the arrests of six peo- big: WWF’s commitment to save the especially in Europe and the USA is to years—like WWF—as well. Sumatran Tigers,” based largely on whiskers, ple for allegedly poaching tigers in natural world, its breathtaking di- increase energy levels. The demand for By including WWF in your will, trust, or undercover work by TRAFFIC and other claws, Sumatra. versity, and the wild creatures that both American and Asian ginseng other estate plans, you can help save conservation organizations, exposed the “Increased and improved enforce- make it what it is. species is now so great that wild plants wildlife and wild places for generations to relentless killing of a critically endan- ment is critical to saving Sumatran In order to save paper and postage, are fast becoming depleted. Next time come.Act now to help WWF ensure a living gered species by professional and semi- tigers,” said Steven Broad, executive we are pleased to offer the option of you go to the store looking for gin- world for your grandchildren and theirs. director of TRAFFIC International. seng—in any form—ask its source. A lot CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 ➤ debiting your monthly donations from For more information on including WWF in your your bank account or your credit of ginseng is cultivated, and American estate plans, request our free estate planning card. Visit us at www.wwfus.org/join ginseng is regulated in international booklet by contacting us at our toll-free num- ber or by email: or call 1-800-960-0993 to learn trade, so only buy products that are not more—and become a member today! harming wild ginseng populations. 888-WWF-WILL ■ Many turtles are severely threatened (1-888-993-9455) due to habitat destruction and trade, [email protected] sometimes for medicinal use. Turtle Note: For general membership inquiries, please call jelly, similar in appearance to petrolium 1-800-CALL-WWF (800-225-5993) WWF jelly, is a mixture of herbs, turtle shells, Ginseng

MAY/JUNE 2004 • VOLUME 26, NUMBER 3 © WWF-Canon/Martin Harvey Protect Our Living Planet... Tiger populations can rebound if they are protected from poaching and their habitat is preserved. Support World Wildlife Fund WWF Teams with Getty Prize Goes to FOCUS CONSERVATION BRIEF: Five Remarkable Buying “Ocean Friendly” Fish Can Help Government, Conservationists Save Our Oceans—Look for the MSC Label Industry to Save Conservationists from Russia, Indo- As many of you know from reading FOCUS, several years ago WWF co- nesia, Chile, Papua New Guinea, and created an innovative ecolabeling organization for our oceans: the Marine Sea Turtles China will share this year’s $100,000 Stewardship Council (MSC). The Council’s task is to identify and promote Getty Prize. From one end of the globe seafood caught in an environmentally responsible manner. The MSC logo has In a move to prevent sea turtles from to the other, these remarkable individ- been spotted by many of you at fresh fish counters nationwide, especially next drowning in the longlines of commer- uals have made outstanding contribu- to special wild Alaska salmon displays. cial fishing fleets, the National Oceanic tions in their fields. Starting this spring, grocery chains including Whole and Atmospheric Administration Dmitry Lisitsyn and the Sakhalin Foods Market, Wegmans and Wild Oats stores—and on- (NOAA) has announced the successful Environmental Watch he cofounded line sites such as Vital Choice—will offer products such as development of new techniques that won new safeguards for Russia’s canned salmon with the MSC ecolabel, signifying that your will reduce the turtles’ accidental Sakhalin Island, protecting the region purchase of them helps save our endangered oceans. Later this entanglement in fishing gear, a problem from careless oil development prac- year, MSC-labeled frozen fish sticks will come on the market, and more known as bycatch. tices and potential environmental dev- selections of MSC-labeled fresh fish and shellfish should be available. In par- Together with fishermen and private astation. They also spearheaded the

George Powell/WWF ticular, watch for fresh wild Alaska salmon during the May-July season. After industry, NOAA completed three years of creation of a 187,000-acre forest pre- Sifaka the fishing season is over, watch for “previously frozen” salmon. fishing gear research to develop turtle- serve and a marine reserve on the ✁ When you choose MSC-labeled fish, you not only protect the future of the friendly devices and new fishing methods northeast coast of Sakhalin Island. I’ll help save endangered wildlife wherever it is threatened, whenever it is fish we enjoy today, you also create a market for more ocean-friendly prac- for commercial longline vessels. Though In Indonesia, Haji Masdjuni, head of YES! threatened. I have enclosed a check to World Wildlife Fund for $ . tices and companies, and provide incentives for environmental fishing prac- the research took place in the high seas the Berau District, is providing a gen- tices around the world. of the Atlantic Ocean, the new methods uine example of local conservation Mr./Mrs. Help us track the label! If you see MSC-labeled products stocked in stores and can be adapted for use worldwide. leadership and protecting sea turtles Miss/Ms. ______grocery chains in your area, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 ➤ by declaring two major nesting islands Address ______as fully protected beaches, despite pressure from political and social allies. City ______State______Zip ______BREAKING NEWS: Francisco Solis Germani and the Member I.D.# ______Phone (______) ______Coastal Range Coalition pressed long (see mailing label) You Made A Difference on the Front Lines of Conservation! and hard until the government of Chile Email Address ______Last month, we asked members to join the urgent fight to save Sumatran finally agreed to reroute the Southern ■ Check here if this is a change of address. IN THIS ISSUE: tigers and elephants—and you responded to that call to action with over- Coastal Highway. The highway would Important: To help us serve you better, please provide your old address. whelming enthusiasm. In a special web-only appeal, $20,000 was raised in less have disrupted the only remaining ■ Please send information on how I can include WWF in my will, trust, or WWF Teams with Government, than a week to help save species in the Sumatran forest of Tesso Nilo. Our large stand of coastal rain forest in the estate plans, or make a gift to WWF that provides me with income for life. Industry to Save Sea Turtles mailbox was filled with letters of encouragement and requests to get involved. country, increased timber industry Please enclose your tax-deductible check along with this form and return to: Wildlife Conservation We sincerely appreciate the support and generosity shown by members who access to the forest, paved the way for World Wildlife Fund helped in this effort. If you want to be kept up-to-date about future WWF field haphazard coastal urbanization, and Law Under Attack © WWF-Canon/Roger LeGuen 1250 24th St., NW projects where you can make a difference, sign up for the WWF email newslet- Some marine biologists fear that without dra- displaced indigenous communities. Washington, DC 20037 Power Companies Commit ter at www.worldwildlife.org matic conservation action, the leatherback In Papua New Guinea, Lester Seri AMF041105000 Giant panda To Clean Energy sea turtle could become extinct. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 ➤ Gerry Ellis 2 RSDN’ MESSAGE PRESIDENT’S FOCUS Email: Member Services: Production: Photo Research: Proofreader: Copy Editor: Contributors: Editor: President: intothefuture. affecting thelivesofthosewhowillsafeguardendangeredspeciesand porting graduatestudentsinBelize,EducationforNaturegrantsare ness offershopetousall.FromtrainingecoguidesinCameroonsup- These youngleadersareeagerandcommitted,theirresourceful- ago, representthefutureofconservationindevelopingcountries. Education forNaturegrantssincetheprogram’s inception10years Education forNatureprogram,thisissue’s featurestoryonpage4. today. Aglobalstatesmanforconservation,Train alsoinspiredWWF’s Memoir his newbook, enrich allourlives.Theyhavebeenundauntedintheireffortstopro- the linetoprotectwildlife,wildplaces,andnaturalresourcesthat described onpage1arechangingtheworldbyputtingthemselves that canchangetheworldforbetter. like thefictionalGeorgeBailey, havethededicationandgenerosity right, hishometownwouldhavesuffered. and remainedcommittedtowhatheknewbe learns thathadhenotmadepersonalsacrifices man’s actionsaffectthelivesofmany. George other-worldly journeytoshowhimhowone I idie… wildlife line toprotect selves onthe to putthem- and generosity the dedication people whohave remarkable is filledwith of FOCUS This issue Living forConservation ...... [email protected] ...... 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WhileleadingtheCouncilon man emeritus,isprofiledonpage dents, andnowourfounderchair- founding trustees,earlypresi- their communities. ments thatbelongtothemand power toprotecttheenviron- done everythingwithintheir themselves atrisk,theyhave coastal forest.Oftenplacing Russia’s SakhalinIslandtoChile’s tect theirnativelands,from DC 20037. Washington, NW, 1250 24th Street, Member Services, Attn: Fund, World Wildlife FOCUS, POSTMASTER: DCandadditionalmailingoffices. Washington, NonprofitPostage Paid at dues are$15.00. Annualmembership NW, DC20037. Washington, 125024thStreet, Wildlife Fund, FOCUS ispublishedbimonthlyby World Number 3(ISSN0774-3315) Volume 26, with permission. FOCUS iscopyrightedandmaybereproduced allmaterialappearingin Unless otherwisenoted, deductible. Allcontributionsaretax- Switzerland. Gland, 50 countriesandaninternationalofficein whichhasrepresentativesinmorethan work, is affiliatedwiththeinternational WWF net- WWF abundance anddiversityoflifeonEarth. zation workingworldwidetopreservethe organi- World Wildlife Fundistheleading U.S. Published bimonthly (202) 293-4800 DC20037 Washington, NW, 1250 24thStreet, WorldFund Wildlife Russell E.Train, oneofWWF’s Send addresschangesto:

Sam Kittner lenges. JoinusontheWeb andseehow, together, wecanbeaForce forNature. gered wildlife,discoverwildplaces,andincreaseyourawarenessofglobalchal- engaging featuresonWWF’s incredibleworkaroundtheworld;learnaboutendan- Access ourMembersOnlysectionandpersonalizeyourWWFWeb experience;read tion andcompellingwildlifephotographyforwhichwearerecognizedworldwide. has afreshlookandfeelbutstilloffersthemuddy-bootsstories,scientificinforma- decision makers,improvelivesandinspirepeopletomakeadifference.Thenewsite cover whyWWFissouniquelyqualifiedtoachieveconservationresults,influence about theweboflife.We invite youtovisitandexploreworldwildlife.orgredis- with stakeholdersaroundtheworld,whileeducatingindividualsandcommunities that willenableustomoreeffectivelycommunicateoursuccesses,ideasandgoals our membersandpartnersinmissiontosavealivingplanet. organization, wealsomustbeforward-lookinginthedevelopmentoftoolstoengage we continuetoachieveconservationresultsaroundtheworld.Butasapioneering remain committedtoapplyingsoundscienceourworksavinglifeonEarth;and programs toprotectwildlife,savewildlandsandaddressglobalchallenges;we some thingsthathaven’t changed:We stillemployourglobalreachandinnovative LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE WWF SPECIES SPOTLIGHT NTEWEB THE ON AEACTION! TAKE Diet: Habitat: plans thateffectivelyprotectsea turtles. ed areasanddevelopresourcemanagement around theworldtoestablishmarineprotect- national governmentsandcommunities ues toforgecreativesolutionswith WWFcontin- Today, nesting sites. to protectseaturtlesandtheir WWFhasworked days, Since itsearliest (Chelonia mydas) Green Sea Turtle With aneyetowardthefuture,inMay2004WWFlaunchedaredesignedWeb site In ourmorethan40yearsofleadershipinthefieldconservation,thereare neer workablewaysofsafeguarding ing individualsandcommunitiespio- under theact.TheESAisalsohelp- the wildduetoconservationefforts Aplomado falconarereboundingin red wolf,black-footedferret,and The baldeagle,Americanalligator, condors soarovertheGrandCanyon. National ParkandwatchCalifornia howl ofgraywolvesinYellowstone Americans canonceagainhearthe Act hasmadeanenormousimpact. Fortunately, theEndangeredSpecies species maybeextinctin30years. much as20percentoftheworld’s wildlife thelawprotects. By actingnow, youcanhelpsavethe already beenintroducedinCongress. law. Infact,twodamagingbillshave sights ondismantlingthislandmark Endangered SpeciesAct,hassethis with primaryauthorityoverthe as chairmanoftheHousecommittee Richard Pombo(R-Calif.),whoserves Endangered SpeciesAct.Rep. important conservationlaws,the attacks ononeofournation’s most Wildlife ConservationLawUnder Attack other marineplants migrations andopenseasduring aquatic plants, At presentratesofextinction,as Join WWF’s campaigntofendoff Small invertebrates, turtle grass turtle and Small invertebrates, Shallow waters with abundant www.worldwildlife.org/species v sea turtle, To learnmoreinterestingfactsonthegreen Fun Fact: Gray wolf members ofCongress. your personalizedmessageto takeaction.worldwildlife.org tosend Conservation ActionNetworkat stopped. Visit WWF’s freeonline nificant stepbackwardandmustbe posed inCongressrepresentasig- Species Act,thesechangespro- the effectivenessofEndangered the stageforfuturerecovery. their precipitousdeclineandsetting tats acrossthecountry, reversing endangered animalsandtheirhabi- where theyhatched. thenreturningtothebeaches and plants, feedingonsmallinvertebrates seaweed, sea”—drifting withlargefloatingmatsof tion. poachers andarethreatenedwithextinc- While WWFisworkingtoimprove species continuetobetargetsof isit: Hatchlings spendayear “lost at and othermarineturtle green seaturtle MAY/JUNE 2004 Threats: The

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(Fla.),SacramentoMunicipalUtility Electric Department(Vt.),FPLGroup, nies—Austin Energy(Tex.), Burlington global warming.” responsibly noworcontinuetoignore ance, dependingonwhetherweact ly richnaturalareasmayhanginthebal- and manyoftheworld’s mostbiological- “The survivalofoveramillionspecies Hemley, WWFmanaging vicepresident. carbon dioxidepollution,”saidGinette are callingontheU.S.Congresstolimit gy companiesandWorld Wildlife Fund panzees toforestelephantsandbongos. home towildlifefromgorillasandchim- ingly isolatedsanctuaries,whichare ing safeguardsfortheregion’s increas- African countriescommittedtoprovid- helped tobroker, theDRCandfiveother Yaounde Declaration,whichWWF Congo BasinlieintheDRC.In1999 ical forestsofCentralAfrica’s entire ing instabilityintheregion. shut downtemporarilyin1992follow- office wasopenedtherein1987,but gorilla andotherendemicspecies.An to thecriticallyendangeredmountain known asVirunga NationalPark),home such asAlbertNationalPark(now to 1964withsupportprotectedareas of thisevent. ed theopening,signalingimportance ambassadors, andglobalpartnersattend- wide arrayofgovernmentofficials, Democratic RepublicofCongo(DRC).A I economic viability oftheU.S.economy,” our environment whilepreservingthe er steptowardrealimprovements for with World Wildlife Fundtotakeanoth- associated withglobalwarming. emissions—the mainheat-trapping gas heat-trapping CO the switchtocleanenergyandreduce Ginette Hemley. tive withWWF’s Power representa- Waverly Lightand become thefirstU.S.powercompaniesto challenge fromWorld Wildlife Fundto F African forestelephant sible for37percentofallman-made CO fuels, suchascoal,oilandgas,isrespon- tor’s traditionalheavyrelianceonfossil electric powerindustry. Thepowersec- WWF REOPENSCONGOOFFICE COMMIT SUPPORT CO TO CLEANENERGY, COMPANIESCHALLENGE TOPOWER ANSWERWWF FIVE MAY/JUNE 2004 OSRAINNEWS CONSERVATION office inKinshasa,thecapitalof n February, WWFreopeneditsfield WWF andfiveU.S.powercompa- More thantwo-thirdsoftherichtrop- WWF’s presenceinCongodatesback “FPL Groupisdelightedto join today across theUnitedStatesanswereda ive electricpowercompaniesfrom 2 emissions. Nowener- Stephanie Hynes/WWF panies canmake tive electriccom- strate thatinnova- mitments demon- clean energy. commitment to and confirmtheir dioxide emissions trapping carbon tory caponheat- support amanda- “These com- 2 -intensive 2 © WWF-Canon/Matrin Harvey with improvedmanagement. estimates itcouldtripleproduction 181,000 poundsofhoneyayearand of Indonesia.Thecommunityproduces sell theelephant-friendlyhoneyoutside look forEuropeanandU.S.importersto more jobsandelephanthabitat. honeyequals that areprotected—more collection, andthusthenumberoftrees WWF isworkingtoincreasetheirhoney than 13,000acresofprotectedforest. seven villageshave154trees,ormore 250 acresofforestsurroundingit.The munity lawprotectsthetreeandnearly lage tocollecthoney, traditionalcom- high pricestheirwoodcommands. illegal loggerstargettheSialangfor hives. Butthetreesaregettingscarceas trees, whicharefavoredbybeesfortheir wild honeybyclimbingthetallSialang ing inTesso Nilo.There,memberscollect ethnic grouphastraditionallymadealiv- Indonesia’s biodiversity. also afocusofWWFeffortstoprotect plant diversityknowntoscience.Itis Sumatran elephantsandhasthehighest tial tothesurvivalofendangered moting honeysales. fastest-disappearing—forests bypro- one oftheworld’s mostbiodiverse—and W icantly reducetheirCO each ofthesepowercompanieswillsignif- innovative technologiesandprocesses, and increasingenergyefficiencythrough right thingtodo.” bility; andresults.Quitesimply, it’s the is aboutchoices—responsibility;relia- Inc. “TheWWFPowerSwitch!initiative Environmental Services,FPLGroup, said RandyLaBauve,vicepresident, from globalwarmingbyfollowingsuit. sector canhelpprotectourlivingplanet demonstrate howthewholeU.S.power AN ELEPHANT SAVE BUY HONEY, CEC UPDATE SCIENCE WWF isnowhelpingthecommunity For eachSialangtreeusedbythevil- The LogasTanah DaratCommunity Sumatra’s Tesso Niloforestisessen- By switchingtocleanrenewableenergy rate withother environmentalorganizations. Whencom- with freshwaterbiologists around theworldandcollabo- water speciesgroup. marily onthedistributions offish,thebest-studiedfresh- biodiversity. Freshwaterecoregionsarebased pri- tion units,delineatedtocapture patternsof essence, ecoregionsarelarge-scaleconserva- that delineatesfreshwaterecoregions.In do this,wehavebegunamappingprocess key componentsoffreshwaterbiodiversity. To effort: toassesstheworldwidedistributionandstatus of science programisembarkingonanambitiousglobal investment thanlandsandoceans. historically receivedfarlessconservationattention and from damstopollutionnonnativespecies,yetthey have Freshwater ecosystemsarebesiegedbythreatsranging threatened thantheirterrestrialandmarinecounterparts. careful protectionandmanagementoftheirhabitats. water. Thesurvivalofall thesespeciesdependsonthe number ofspecieslivinginonly0.01percentEarth’s plant andanimalspecies.That’s adisproportionatelylarge A: :Hwde W worktosavefreshwaterspecies? Q: HowdoesWWF To undertake thistechnicalmappingexercise,wework To addresstheseissues,WWF’s freshwaterconservation Worldwide, freshwaterspecies andhabitatsaremore ties incentralSumatratoprotect WF isteamingupwithcommuni- Scientists haveidentifiedmorethan45,000freshwater 2 EMISSION LIMITS 2 emissions and htspot sal…” that supportsusall and theveryatmosphere our naturalresources, conserve ourwildlife, pioneered effortsto the politiciansashe knows sowellbutamong wild animals[Train] story—not amongthe “This isanadventure both NixonandFord. Agency in1973,apostheheldunder head oftheEnvironmentalProtection Environmental Quality. Train became becoming chairoftheCouncilon under secretaryoftheinteriorbefore the environment.HeservedasNixon’s era ofgrowingbipartisanconcernfor Richard NixontoGeorgeH.W. Bush. Washington politics,andpresidentsfrom environmental affairs,worldleaders, accounts ofdomesticandinternational He alsoprovidesbehind-the-scenes pelling caseforanenvironmentalethic. beyond partylines.Train makesacom- whose environmentaldecisionswent he offersanilluminatingportraitofaman Pandas: AnEnvironmentalMemoir, his newbook, a fascinatingstory. journey asanardentconservationistis are facingrenewedassault—Train’s tal protectionshehelpedputinplace serves asourfounderchairmanemeritus. dent ofWorld Wildlife Fund.Today, he also afoundingtrusteeandearlypresi- more than30years,RussellTrain was that haveprotectedourenvironmentfor O oiis olto,andPandas Pollution, Politics, OSRAINPROFILE CONSERVATION In the1970s,Train helpedshapean Happily, Train hasputpentopaper. In Today—when somanyenvironmen- many ofthelawsandregulations ne ofthepioneeringarchitects Politics, Pollution,and Flame chubfish Washington, DC,20037. 1250 24thStreet,NW FOCUS [email protected], orwriteto: Send questionsfortheWWFscienceteamto Ask theScientists! ly addresswhatthreatensthem. should enableustobetterunderstandandmoreeffective- evaluate theintactnessoffreshwaterecoregions,which place—and insomecases,notavailableatall.We alsowill freshwater biodiversitydatapresentlyunavailableinone plete, thiseffortwillprovideacomprehensivesynthesisof Walter Cronkite usl .Train Russell E. Russell Train andfriend. See featurestoryonpage4. Train EducationforNatureProgram. are beingdonatedtotheRussellE. net royaltiesfromthesaleofthisbook stores andonlineatAmazon.com.All Press) isavailableatmanylocalbook- An EnvironmentalMemoir environment thatsupportsusall. must beembracedforthesakeof the kindofenvironmentalethicthat Train continuestoserveasamodelfor servation missioninparticular, Russell and toWorld Wildlife Fund’s wildlifecon- sustainable futureforhumanity.” that roadagain;itistheonlypathtoa ment andachievement.We needtofind new levelsofenvironmentalcommit- tive andcooperativeengagementto helped movetheworldthroughposi- States, bothathomeandabroad,that was theleadershipofUnited FOCUS caughtupwithhimlastmonth. history ofourcountry,” saidTrain when ranging astobewithoutprecedentinthe banning deadlypesticides—wassowide- hundreds ofplantandanimalspecies, breathe, savingcriticalhabitatsfor up America’s water, fixingtheairwe Politics, Pollution,andPandas: Deeply committedtotheenvironment it Furthermore, Train writesthat“… “Our environmentalagenda—cleaning (Island FOCUS

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This classic voyage among the isles made famous by Charles Darwin “As a first step, action should be taken ry—by these industries until the con- Eaglemont Press has recently released the second book highlights the spectacular wildlife that makes the Galápagos a “liv- against the markets, trade hubs, and servation value of the forest has been Save Sea Turtles erative research with industry has in a new line of educational children's picture books to ing laboratory.” On land, watch brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crabs retail outlets highlighted in the report, assessed. APP, which supplies office shown that the new turtle bycatch benefit WWF. For this adventure, titled "Adventures of especially in northern Sumatra. More paper and student notebooks to U.S. Continued from page 1 scuttle across black lava rocks; observe giant tortoises lumber reduction techniques are a viable solu- Riley: Safari in South Africa", Riley has been invited to join through the grass in the highlands of Santa Cruz; and discover thou- specialized antipoaching units also need retailers, has eliminated more than 1.2 WWF-Canon/Pablo Corral “This research is globally significant tion for meeting everyone’s objectives. his Uncle Max, a world-renowned conservation biologist, sands of nesting boobies during island hikes. While snorkeling, you will not only see a spectrum of to be urgently established.” million acres of tiger habitat since 1998, because important sea turtle popula- I’m asking all fishing nations to match his Aunt Martha, and his Cousin Alice on an in-depth colorful fish, rays, and maybe even a shark, you might also witness other creatures that take to WWF funds and equips antipoaching according to WWF estimates. tions are in major trouble today,” said our efforts so we can meet our shared South African safari to study predator and prey relation- Galápagos waters, such as marine iguanas, sea turtles, sea lions, and even penguins! On this spe- patrols in Indonesia and has helped Indonesia already has lost two tiger Scott Burns, WWF’s director of marine responsibility to protect sea turtles and ships. (1-877-590-9744 or www.adventuresofriley.com) cial WWF departure you will be accompanied by a WWF representative throughout, adding to your arrest and prosecute poachers. WWF subspecies, the Bali and Javan tigers, conservation programs. allow commercial fishing to prosper.” understanding of the importance of Galápagos conservation and WWF’s work in the region. also invests in habitat conservation which became extinct in the 1940s and Because so many sea turtle popula- Thirteen fishing vessels from Blue AMAZON BLUE Galápagos (with extension to Machu Picchu), December 10-19 and a biological assessment of tigers in 1980s respectively. Three of the world’s tions are critically threatened, WWF is Water Fishermen’s Association partici- the lowlands of central Sumatra to bet- eight tiger subspecies have gone extinct calling on other governments and fish- pated in the bycatch-reduction project. WWF’s newest partnership is with Amazon Blue, WILD ter address threats to the remaining in the past 70 years; the remaining five ing groups to quickly form new partner- The project partners concluded that an importer of natural coconut water from Brazil. This adventure highlights the best of Eastern Australia’s abundant and unique wildlife, both on land population. subspecies are all endangered. ships to conduct similar research and to encounters with leatherback and log- Amazon Blue supports World Wildlife Fund in its efforts and in the water.Visit Kangaroo Island, with its host of endemic species, and look for Cape Barren Tigers face a second threat of habitat The Sumatran tiger is considered crit- adopt new conservation measures gerhead turtles can be reduced by as to preserve endangered habitats around the world by contributing geese, spine-covered echidnas, beach-lounging sea lions, black cockatoos, koalas, platypuses, and loss through the rapid of ically endangered, the highest category based on this research. much as 90 percent by switching the to WWF five cents from the sale of every package of Amazon Blue coconut the world’s smallest penguins—fairy penguins. Then explore the Great Barrier Reef for world-class Sumatra, where the world’s most biodi- of threat. The total population is esti- Since its earliest days, WWF has type of hook and bait from the tradi- water. Amazon Blue coconut water can be found in retail stores around the snorkeling among batfish, stingrays, potato cods, and lionfish over colorful coral gardens. Discover verse forests are being clear-cut by mated at just 400-500 Sumatran tigers. worked to protect sea turtles and their tional J style with squid to a large circle United States. (www.amazonblue.com) the wondrous biodiversity in the ancient Daintree Rain Forest, multinational paper companies like The population of all five subspecies of nesting sites in the Caribbean and else- style with mackerel. home to one of the highest concentrations of rare plant and ani- APRIL and Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) tigers is estimated to be between 5,000 where. In 1996, together with the “These new techniques provide the EZIBA mal species found anywhere in the world. An expert naturalist for pulp and paper mills and large-scale and 7,000. The full report is available at Philippine and Malaysian governments, answer we’ve all been waiting for,” said guide accompanies you throughout the expedition. agricultural companies for and www.worldwildlife.org. WWF helped create the first interna- Nelson Beideman, executive director of WWF continues to benefit from our partnership with Australia (with extension to Tasmania) tional protected area for sea turtles, the Blue Water Fishermen’s Association, a Eziba, an online and catalog global bazaar that sells hand- October 15-26 Turtle Islands Heritage Protected Area. commercial longline group. crafted items by artisans from around the world. This silk Steven Morello Today, WWF continues to forge cre- The research showed that fishermen butterfly kite is Eziba’s second “Gift That Gives Back.” ALSO COMING! ative solutions with national govern- will now be able to retrieve their hooks WWF will receive 20 percent of the purchase price for ments and communities around the and other gear and avoid the extra time each kite sold. Handcrafted by Beijing master kitemaker EXPLORING ALASKA’S world to establish marine protected spent on entangled turtles. With the sig- Ha Yi Qi, the butterfly depicted on this kite represents the COASTAL WILDERNESS ...... June 20-27 areas and develop resource management nificant reduction in bycatch, the indus- beauty and fragility of the wild places and wildlife that WWF seeks to conserve. BIG BEND: WILDLIFE OF WEST TEXAS ...... September 18-25 plans that effectively protect sea turtles. try may face a more certain future— WWF also receives 10 percent of any Eziba.com purchases that originate from But safeguarding their nesting sites tests showed the use of these new tech- our Web site, www.worldwildife.org/shop. (1-888-404-5108) RAINFOREST ADVENTURE: AMAZONIAN won’t save these ancient ocean travel- niques can increase actual fish catch by RIVERBOAT JOURNEY...... October 23-31 ers from dying in the fishing gear of as much as 30 percent. STAMP PROGRAM Let WWF take you to the best places on Earth to see spectacular wildlife in its natural habitat! longline fleets on the high seas. Hence, “We are joining the partnership with Traveling in comfort and safety with small groups of congenial people who share your interest WWF’s call to action for new fishing NOAA and Blue Water,” added WWF’s WWF’s Stamp Program features wildlife com- in wildlife and wildlands, learn firsthand about WWF’s conservation priorities. And remember, technologies. Scott Burns. “We are pleased to use memorative stamps issued by countries around the by traveling with us you are supporting WWF’s conservation work around the globe. WWF’s global reach to advance these world. Sets of four stamps are canceled with the A Win-Win Proposition new technologies around the world. official First Day of Issue postmark. Wildlife fact We take care of all the planning. So come along—for the adventure of a lifetime! “The results of this study have impli- Saving turtles from drowning in longline pages accompany each set of WWF First Day To receive detailed itineraries for these or other exciting WWF membership trips to North and cations for all nations with longline fish- gear while providing economic incen- Covers, and a collector’s album is also provided. South America, Africa, Asia, the Arctic, Antarctica, or Australia, please complete and return the ing fleets,” said Dr. William Hogarth, tives for fishermen in the process is a The Postal Commemorative Society is the exclusive U.S. distributor of the form below, or contact us at: director of NOAA Fisheries. “Our coop- win-win situation.” WWF Stamp Program. (1-800-641-8026) Phone: 202/778-9683 or toll-free 888/WWF-TOUR (993-8687) Email: [email protected] Howard Buffett Visit: www.worldwildlife.org/travel Unless poaching and illegal wildlife trade are stopped, the Sumatran tiger could be the first large predator to become extinct in the 21st century. Getty Prize Winners “The Getty Prize, which World Wildlife Continued from page 1 Fund administers on behalf of the family Please send me brochures for the following trips: A copy of World Wildlife Fund’s latest financial report may be obtained by writing to World Wildlife and Conservation Melanesia succeeded of the late J. 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Past winners have Panda Tracks, a monthly email newsletter, will keep you informed about WWF membership trips a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. throughout the year. It features reports and photos from past expeditions, information and itiner- Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of World Wildlife Fund may be Chinese government to protect the head- included world-renowned chimpanzee obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) waters of the Yangtze River, a region with researcher Dr. Jane Goodall, the aries on current trips, and special announcements about new trip offerings. 732-0999. 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Ten Years of Modest Investments Modest Investments, conservation biology adopted as an aca- Making a Difference Major Impacts demic discipline in his own part of the Back Home Reap Major Benefits for Conservation world. Following a rigorous survey that DUCATION Like the $5,000 training workshop at confirmed the course’s absence in uni- Individual stories of Education for n September 2003, the Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organization trained 43 Mt. Cameroon, a little funding can go a versity curricula throughout much of Nature alumni are so numerous that E regional ecoguides, doubled the number of its own tour guides from 16 to 32— long way when the recipients are as Latin America, Marini persuaded the their accomplishments sometimes blur including the organization’s first five women guides—and saw the number of committed, eager, and resourceful as Society of Conservation Biology to hold into one big picture. Yet only by focus- Iwildlife poachers decline. All this was those who apply for Education for its 2005 annual meeting in Brazil. During ing on the individual does their terrific FOR ATURE accomplished with a modest $5,000 Nature grants. this meeting, the society will launch its dedication, and sometimes great per- Education for Nature grant. And because Consider the group of environmental new Latin America chapter, providing a sonal sacrifice, shine through. N the project is benefiting the community and science students at Cambodia’s Royal huge boost to Marini’s efforts to put con- For example, concerned by the cata- turning poachers into ecoguides, says the University of Phnom Penh. Short on servation biology on the map in coun- strophic landslides and floods she saw as Cristina Casavecchia, Argentina organization’s manager, the wildlife in funding, their class was never able to do tries with some of the richest diversity of a child in Nepal, Radha Wagle was deter- ROGRAM Africa’s Mount Cameroon region is on the any fieldwork. Hearing about WWF’s wildlife and wildlands on the planet. mined to protect the forests that held the home to fulfill the two-year work obliga- rise. Education for Nature program, one land and water in place. An Education for tion that all students take on in return P This is good news for WWF members and enterprising student applied for a grant. Nature grant in 1999 helped Wagle, a for Education for Nature grants. Today, TH CELEBRATES 10 ANNIVERSARY donors whose contributions help make The class was awarded $1,400, and 23 young mother, complete the final two Mupemo holds an influential position in Education for Nature possible. It’s great promising biologists visited field sites years of her bachelor’s degree studies at Zambia’s Wildlife Authority, where he is Obedi Mkandawire, Malawi (left) and news for the region’s forest elephants, goril- Nguyen Thi Dao, Vietnam (right) for eight days. The students not only Nepal’s Institute of Forestry. After gradu- responsible for implementing the com- las, and other species who now have a bet- gained observation and data collection ating, Wagle worked for three years on a munity-based natural resources plan ter chance for survival in this land of dense rain forests, volcanic craters, and mag- skills and techniques, they also saw government forestry project. Today, she throughout Zambia’s game management nificent waterfalls. firsthand the conservation benefits of is the first female conservation officer in reserves. These protected areas are When World Wildlife Fund launched the Russell E. Train Education for Nature community fishery and forest projects Nepal’s Department of National Parks home to the endangered African wild Program in 1994, there was no doubt about the need. Hundreds of parks and to local wildlife species like the giant and Wildlife Conservation. Wagle is dog, majestic elephants, and many reserves existed only on paper because no one was trained to manage them or see Mekong catfish and the giant ibis. among the 41 percent of grantees who other wildlife species. that they received sufficient funding and attention. There were too few conserva- Meanwhile, half a world away, a zoolo- are women. Their motivation, hard work, Nicole Auil of Belize already had sig- tionists on the front lines of conservation in developing countries, and even fewer gy professor in Brazil, Miguel Marini, Mathura Khanal (center), Nepal and intellectual capacity have proven nificant experience working with mana- holding decision-making positions in government and the private sector. The urgent received a $2,700 Education for Nature truly outstanding. tees when she won an Education for need for these professionals simply could not be met by available academic, train- professional grant to attend his first When Zambia’s Flavian Mupemo Nature leadership award in 2002 to pur- ing, or funding resources. Society of Conservation Biology meeting received an Education for Nature grant sue her master’s degree in wildlife man- Understanding that successful conservation required immediate support to educate in England. Inspired by what he learned, in 2000, he was headed for England’s agement at Texas A&M University. motivated individuals, and forward-looking local institutions to carry on this training, Marini returned home determined to get University of Kent. After completing his While in Texas, Auil was asked to WWF launched Education for Nature in honor of retiring WWF Chairman Russell E. studies in 2001, Mupemo returned accept a summer consulting position at Train in 1994. Train had also served WWF as one of its founding trustees and early a nature reserve in Niger in West Africa, presidents, and it was his vision and commitment that inspired this program. where the staff suspected the presence Edward Parker/WWF of manatees in their river system. She quickly accepted. The manatees were Investing in People to Protect Nature located, and the reserve has since mod- In the beginning, Education for Nature provided scholarships to educate promis- eled its manatee protection efforts on ing young conservationists, fellowships to open up professional opportunities, and Auil’s work to safeguard manatees in grants to establish new training programs at institutions in developing countries. her native Belize. Auil then returned to SPECIAL The program has since broadened its focus to include grants for its leading alumni Texas to complete her studies. and short-term grants for non-degree training that addresses specific local conser- Biology students from the Royal REPORT vation needs. University of Phnom Penh Today, Education for Nature is making impressive strides as it builds a dynamic Aventino Kasangaki, Uganda A Bright Future and highly qualified corps of conservation leaders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. If Education for Nature is measured Working through WWF’s global network, the program seeks out individuals with the by the future leaders that emerge from potential to excel in their fields, create change, and inspire others to get involved in its ranks, it is succeeding. If it is meas- conservation. Education for Nature alumni, in turn, continue to demonstrate lead- ured by its ability to train and return ership ability, excellence in their work, and an uncommon commitment to conser- professional conservationists to their vation in their home countries. Mario Jolon, Guatemala communities, where they serve as role “One of the most rewarding aspects of this program,” says models for future generations, it is suc- WWF’s Shaun Martin, who directs Education for ceeding there, too. And if it is measured Nature, “is seeing the grantees return home to by the practical safeguards it delivers work after completing their studies. It is a won- for wildlife and the natural resources derful reflection on the commitment of the we all need to survive—Mt. Cameroon’s grantees and the quality of this program.” forest elephants and gorillas, the mana- tees of Belize and Niger, forest habitats EDUCATION FOR NATURE THEN in Cambodia, Nepal, and Latin America—then Education for Nature is “The single greatest stumbling succeeding every single day. block in both the development WWF and implementation of conserva- tion projects worldwide is the lack of trained natural resource managers—a bottleneck that threatens to throttle all of our conservation efforts, no matter how well-intentioned. In launching its Education for Nature Program, WWF is tackling this problem head on.”

— Russell E. Train, 1994 Stephen Frink EDUCATION FOR NATURE NOW

Nurul Kamilah Santi, Indonesia

Since its founding in 1994, Education for Nature has supported over 360 individuals in 40 countries with grants totaling over $5 million. In addition, through its institutional grants, Education for Nature has reached hundreds of people working to protect their communities’ wildlife and wildlands. — from Shaun Martin, EFN director 2004. Bruce Bunting/WWF

Nicanor Requena, Belize To learn more, visit our Education for Nature Web site at: ➤ www.wwf-efn.org