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Wildlife conservation

Practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats

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2024	Wildlife trade WWF and the Zoological Society of London released a report revealing a 94% decline in wildlife populations in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past 48 years, marking the largest regional decline attributed to wildlife trafficking, deforestation, and other environmental pressures.
2024	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Construction work continues, with expected completion by early 2026.
February 12 2024	Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 14th Conference of the Parties (COP 14) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from February 12-27
2023	Koala conservation The Labor Party incorporated support for the Great Koala National Park into their political platform during an election campaign.
2023	Tiger reserves of India Madhav National Park initiated a tiger reintroduction project, relocating three tigers (including two females) to boost the park's tiger population.
2023	Human–wildlife conflict The IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict & Coexistence Specialist Group published the IUCN SSC Guidelines on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence, providing foundations and principles for good practice and practical guidance on addressing wildlife conflicts and enabling coexistence.
2023	Human–wildlife conflict Over 1.8 million distinct human-wildlife conflicts occurred through animal-involved auto accidents on roadways, highlighting the significant ongoing interaction between humans and wildlife.
2023	Tiger reserves of India The total number of tiger reserves in India reached 57 protected areas, demonstrating significant growth in tiger conservation efforts.
June 2023	Spectacled Bear Conservation Society Spectacled Bear Conservation Society (SBC) initiated a two-year research study of spectacled bear populations in the Machu Picchu historical sanctuary, collaborating with the Peruvian government. The project involves using camera traps, GPS-satellite collars, and continued monitoring to gather critical data on bear behaviors and support conservation efforts.
April 2023	Human–wildlife conflict A life-sized bronze sculpture of the walrus was installed at Kongen Marina to create a historical record of the incident after the animal was euthanized.
2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing P-22, the project's original inspiration, died, which further stimulated awareness and fundraising for the wildlife crossing.
2022	Koala conservation The Australian government officially declared koalas as endangered by extinction, marking a critical point in the species' conservation status.
2022	Project Elephant Two new Elephant Reserves established: Lemru in Chhattisgarh and Agasthyamalai in Tamil Nadu, along with Terai Elephant Reserve in Uttar Pradesh
June 2022	Human–wildlife conflict A 1,300-pound walrus appeared in Oslo harbor, moving into highly populated areas and posing a threat to human safety by moving onto boats and threatening to sink them.
April 2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Caltrans officially begins construction of the wildlife crossing in spring 2022, with initial work focused on relocating public utilities.
April 2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Donations for the wildlife crossing project reached over $87 million, with contributions from more than 5,000 people, foundations, agencies, and businesses.
April 22 2022	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Groundbreaking ceremony held on Earth Day for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, attended by Governor Gavin Newsom, Wallis Annenberg, wildlife biologists, public officials, and community members.
2021	Koala conservation NSW Greens introduced a parliamentary bill proposing the establishment of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) in New South Wales to protect koala habitats.
2021	Arcturos Arcturos created a separate fenced enclosure for lynxes in the Wolf & Lynx Conservation Area, following the rescue of 3 lynxes and 4 wolves from a zoo in Andorra.
2021	Australian Wildlife Conservancy AWC launched the Western River Refuge initiative on Kangaroo Island, creating a 369-hectare feral predator-free sanctuary to protect the Kangaroo Island dunnart and other threatened species in response to the 2020 bushfires.
June 2021	Wildlife corridor The Florida Wildlife Corridor act was passed, securing a statewide network of nearly 18 million acres of connected ecosystems, spanning from the Alabama state line through the Florida panhandle to the Florida Keys, including state parks, national forests, and wildlife management areas.
May 2021	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing The Annenberg Foundation pledged $25 million to the project, contingent on raising an additional $35 million.
May 2 2021	S. G. Neginhal S. G. Neginhal passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in forest conservation and wildlife protection.
April 30 2021	S. G. Neginhal Neginhal celebrated his 92nd birthday.
January 26 2021	Helene Marsh Appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day Honours, acknowledging her distinguished service and achievements in environmental science.
2020	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Wildlife biologists discover the first evidence of physical abnormalities in the isolated mountain lion population, highlighting the critical need for genetic exchange.
2020	Koala conservation Kangaroo Island bushfires estimated to have killed approximately 30,000 koalas out of a population of 50,000.
2020	Human–wildlife conflict IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict Task Force developed an updated definition of human-wildlife conflict, focusing on struggles emerging from wildlife presence and behavior posing threats to human interests.
2020	Nick Maughan Foundation Nick Maughan and Rick Ogden launched BoxWise, a 10-week boxing programme designed to help young people improve fitness, mental wellbeing, and create pathways to education and employment through England Boxing coaches.
2020	Nick Maughan Foundation Nick Maughan Foundation (NMF) was established at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on philanthropic initiatives in education, environment, and civic support for disenfranchised communities.
June 2020	Koala conservation New South Wales parliamentary committee released a report warning that koalas could be extirpated from the state by 2050.
February 15 2020	Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 13th Conference of the Parties (COP 13) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals held in Gandhinagar, India, from February 15-22
2019	Wildlife trade COVID-19 pandemic linked to wildlife trade and destruction of nature, with the disease originating from animal populations under severe environmental pressures.
2019	Mountain caribou conservation New timber permits designated, continuing logging in native mountain caribou habitat and further threatening their survival.
2019	Australian Wildlife Conservancy AWC partnered with Bullo River Station in the Northern Territory, creating a unique conservation collaboration on a 160,000-hectare pastoral property that aims to protect wildlife including the Gouldian finch and wyulda possum.
July 19 2019	Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Steven Hudson begins his original appointment to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
July 19 2019	Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Rodney Barreto begins his original appointment to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
May 2019	Wildlife trade Botswana legalized elephant hunting, a significant policy change affecting wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
January 2019	Mountain caribou conservation The South Selkirk and South Purcell mountain caribou subpopulations were declared extinct. The last three survivors were captured and relocated to a breeding pen near Revelstoke, British Columbia.
2018	Wildlife trade The International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw) conducted a study revealing extensive online sales of endangered wildlife across Europe, with ivory comprising almost 20 percent of the items offered.
2018	Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing The Woolsey Fire burned through the wildlife corridor, significantly impacting the area and necessitating habitat restoration efforts as part of the wildlife crossing project.
2018	Project Elephant Singphan Elephant Reserve created in Nagaland
2018	Helene Marsh Helene Marsh was awarded the University of Queensland Alumnus of the Year.
2018	Wildlife Angel Wildlife Angel set strategic objectives for the Arrow Operation in Namibia, including obtaining aerial equipment (helicopter/drone), strengthening the operator team, and improving tactical first aid capabilities.
2018	Tiger reserves of India National Tiger Conservation Authority recorded 2,967 wild tigers in India, with the population further increasing to 3,682.
May 1 2018	Elephantstay By this date, the Royal Elephant Kraal had achieved 70 successful elephant births since the start of their breeding program in 2000.
January 12 2018	Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Robert A. Spottswood becomes Chair of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Wildlife conservation

See Also

International Union for Conservation of Nature

CITES

The Nature Conservancy