We had a great third community conservation workshop in Kathmandu with nine students and two NGO staff participating this time. Unfortunately, it started to rain for three days almost non-stop just before the workshop began. Nearly 10 inches of rain fell. This caused flash floods in the Kathmandu Valley and across Nepal on the second … Continue reading Nepal Community Conservation Workshop 2024
Expanding the conservation wildlife corridor in Nepal
In October 2024, we travelled across five districts to talk with communities about the wildlife corridor in eastern Nepal we are creating. Udayapur District We began our trip in Udayapur after a long day of driving from Kathmandu on a different road than we normally take because of the flooding. There were some difficult slippery … Continue reading Expanding the conservation wildlife corridor in Nepal
Exciting News about Tigers in Asia
September is Save-A-Tiger Month! At Community Conservation, we understand the importance of involving local communities in the protection of wildlife species, such as Asia’s tigers. This method has proven to be highly effective over the years. Tigers inhabit 13 different countries across Asia, including Nepal, where we have witnessed an increase in tiger populations. In … Continue reading Exciting News about Tigers in Asia
Join us in Belize in February 2025!
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Return to Malaysia in 2024!
I had a wonderful trip to Malaysia in May with my colleagues, Olivia, Rose, and Hani. My first trip was just before the COVID lockdown and I was happy to be back and see the progress and changes. One change for me was a woman leader at one of the longhouses, Tuai Ruman (meaning headwoman) … Continue reading Return to Malaysia in 2024!
An Interview with Ecologist Olivia Cosby on the Borneo Project
Borneo, Malaysia is a biodiversity hotspot, treasured by people all around the world for its abundance of wildlife, including orangutans. For four years, the Smithsonian Institution, UW-Madison ecologist Olivia Cosby, and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation conducted wildlife surveys in Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary. Locals from the longhouse communities were hired to act as research assistants, … Continue reading An Interview with Ecologist Olivia Cosby on the Borneo Project
Annual Report 2022-23
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Join our 4th Annual Pedal, Paddle, or Plod event!
Team Orangutan versus Team Tiger August 2-16, 2024 Early Bird Registration is June 26 - July 26 (save $5!) General registration is open July 27-August 16 REgister here Join our virtual event to raise funds for endangered species by participating in outdoor activities! Welcome back to the 4th annual Pedal, Paddle or Plod. This event … Continue reading Join our 4th Annual Pedal, Paddle, or Plod event!
Youth groups and camera trap training in Karen communities
Teri visited Thailand in November 2023 and March 2024 to work on the tiger conservation project with Karen communities living inside the Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. Meeting the youth groups In November, Teri, our director, and Dr. Dave Smith traveled to two villages with our partner, Rabbit in the Moon. They are a new … Continue reading Youth groups and camera trap training in Karen communities
Creating anti-poaching groups in the wildlife corridor
We're excited to report we've made big strides in protecting wildlife with communities in Nepal. Creation of anti-poaching groups In June 2023, we took a group of community members from Jhapa and Morang districts to visit Chitwan National Park to talk with and learn from community-based anti-poaching units (CBAPUs) there. CBAPUs have been very successful … Continue reading Creating anti-poaching groups in the wildlife corridor