[Pilot Project To Protect Rhinos Announced
Rapheal Charlton
Coinciding with World Animal Day, Samsung has announced the expansion of its Wildlife Watch pilot, in partnership with Africam and The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, to protect against animal poaching in the South African bush.
With an advanced camera system and re-engineered Nightography capabilities, along with a 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor and 10x Optical Zoom Telephoto Camera, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra devices will film live footage day and night. They will also support the rangers by improving the quality of the evidence they send back to HQ to use as evidence for poaching investigations and, the durable materials used to construct the devices, will improve resilience in the bush when the rangers are using them out on patrol. The S23 Ultra is IP68[1] grade water and dust resistant.
The impact the Galaxy SmartTag has on improving the safety of the rangers and helping them coordinate conservation efforts in the bush will also be tested. Using SmartThings Find, Black Mamba HQ will monitor where individuals are in the reserve.
Virtual Rangers who want to understand more about the signs of poaching activity can learn more by watching The Black Mambas Boot Camp. This six-part series provides tips from the rangers on the sights and sounds to look out for when taking the watch and explains the important work they do on their patrols. To see the films go to: www.wildlife-watch.com/
Investors in the WCB will not receive coupon payments on the bond. Instead, the issuer will make conservation investment payments to finance rhino conservation activities at the two parks. If successful, as measured by the rhino growth rate independently calculated by Conservation Alpha and verified by the Zoological Society of London, investors will receive a success payment at maturity, paid by the IBRD with funds provided by a performance-based grant from the GEF, in addition to principal redemption of the bond. This represents a new approach in conservation financing that passes project risks to capital market investors and allows donors to pay for conservation outcomes. Credit Suisse was the sole structurer and joint bookrunner with Citibank.
Conservation investment payments from the WCB allow South Africa to build on established and successful rhino conservation efforts at AENP and GFRNR. These parks were selected for this pilot transaction based on their ecological, managerial, and financial capacity to achieve rhino conservation outcomes. The conservation efforts at these parks strengthen ecosystem services like clean water and habitats for pollinators that serve the local citrus industry.
Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest national park (at just under 180 000 hectares) managed by South African National Parks. It is situated outside Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Addo is well known for being home not only to the Big Five, but to the Big Seven, which incorporates the Southern Right Whale and Great White Shark in its Marine Protected Area (114 000 hectares) off the coast of Algoa Bay. Originally proclaimed in 1931 to conserve the last remaining 11 elephants in the area, the Park now boasts with a population of over 600 of these pachyderms. The emphasis has since shifted to the conservation of biodiversity. With this new philosophy and massive expansion over the years, the complete wildlife experience is possible across a series of landscapes and biomes, unrivalled in beauty, all within a single protected area.
Net proceeds of the bonds described herein are not committed or earmarked for lending to, or financing of, any particular projects or programs, and returns on the bonds described herein are not linked to the performance of any particular project or program.
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The next time a tree needs a trim, the property owner can encourage their tree trimming service provider to see if the Zoo can use the browse. Landscaping companies can also reach out to the team to set up regular drop-offs at [email protected]. Drop-off and pick-up opportunities may be limited and the team will prioritize large-volume donations.
One way to prevent further destruction of Indonesian habitats where rhinos live is by supporting companies that use sustainable palm oil, rather than using unsustainable palm oil production. Download the free WAZA PalmOil Scan app, launched by CMZoo, Auckland Zoo and Chester Zoo, under the direction of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) last summer, and scan products before purchasing them. (Learn more and download the app at cmzoo.org/palmoil.)
One of the projects that CMZoo recently supported and participated in on the front lines, is Operation Twiga. In November 2019, with financial support from Q4C, CMZoo staff traveled to Uganda for Operation Twiga IV. They helped transport 15 critically endangered Nubian giraffe to a safer home within Uganda, where their species has another chance at survival. As part of this project, CMZoo vet staff helped to collect important medical data for an ongoing study to help giraffe in their natural habitat and those in human care.
Wyoming toads are symbolic of so many amphibian species in decline all over the world, including Panamanian frogs, which also receive support thanks to Q4C funds and frontline CMZoo staff support. In February 2019, three CMZoo staff members went to Panama to assist the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project by remodifying two feeder insect pods into frog pods. For this 10-day trip, the goal was to set up two shipping containers to house and breed approximately 450 additional frogs brought in from El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center, and later released. This involved disinfecting the shipping containers, painting, installing plumbing and water filtration, assembling racks, and drilling and prepping tanks.
Q4C supports an in-house breed and release program for black-footed ferrets, as well. Since 1991, when CMZoo began breeding black-footed ferrets, 567 kits have been born. Roughly half of those kits are released into the wild while the others continue breeding at CMZoo and other facilities who support this recovery effort and the Species Survival Plan. This ongoing recovery effort supports the population of black-footed ferrets, who were once thought to be extinct, and which are vital to the prairie ecosystem in Wyoming.
Before launching Q4C in 2008, CMZoo was supporting conservation, but at a fraction of what is possible now. In the past few years, CMZoo has collected about half a million dollars per year through Q4C. Even with our three-month COVID-19 closure this year, the Zoo was able to hit this substantial $3 million milestone as expected.
In addition to contributions from admissions to every Zoo visit and special event ticket, $2.50 from each individual plus membership, and $5 from each family or higher-level membership, is allocated to Q4C. EdVenture and Animal department programs also contribute to the cause.
April 9, 2014 - The Guam Environmental Protection Agency today announced it will be partnering with the National Park Service in launching a pilot project using an air curtain burner to dispose of green waste without spreading invasive species.
The pilot project will launch at2 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the War in the Pacific National Park in Asan. There will be a demonstration using the air curtain burner and a discussion about how it works.
"Guam EPA is excited about the launch of this pilot project because it provides an immediate and measurable solution to the growing problem of rhinoceros beetles and little fire ants. In addition, the ash generated from the controlled burning of green waste can be mixed into soil and to enrich its propagative properties. This is great news for our farmers and our farming industry," said Guam EPA Administrator Eric M. Palacios. "The community, including the grassroots leaders of our 19 districts, will benefit greatly from this pilot project. We understand that green waste continues to pile up throughout the island, and I am certain that the air curtain burner is a viable solution to this problem."
The Coconut Rhino Beetle and the Little Fire Ant are invasive species that have been found in numerous places across the island including the War in the Pacific National Park in Asan. Improperly managed green waste can cause the uncontrolled spreading of invasive species.
Air curtain burners, also called burn boxes, are used in other national parks to deal with infested green waste. The technology uses a curtain of air that flows over the fire and contains the fire inside the box. This method also contains ashes and smoke inside the box fire.
"Guam EPA will closely monitor the use of the air curtain burners, and it will require that the company follow all applicable procedures to secure a processing permit. Air curtain burners are widely accepted and used throughout the United States, and it is a safer alternative to open burning. This growing technology is available on Guam, and it makes sense to put it to good use for everyone's benefit," Palacios added.
To arrange an interview about the pilot project contact e-mail us or call 300-4751/52/53/61.