support vanishing wildlife ... where to start?
June 9, 2005 6:22 PM Subscribe
I'm would like to help support vanishing wildlife and ecosystems - I am already a sierra club and NRDC member, but I would like to do some more localized giving perhaps to the gorilla fund, or jane goodall ...
wondering if members have suggestions for other organizations working to protect vanishing wildlife and eco-systems that may be even more in need of help? suggestions? thanks in advance.
wondering if members have suggestions for other organizations working to protect vanishing wildlife and eco-systems that may be even more in need of help? suggestions? thanks in advance.
The Forest Foundation might be interesting to you. They are linked with an older organization, Forests of the World, which helps market fairly-traded goods from places with endangered ecosystems and high biodiversity. The Foundation is non-profit, but not Forests of the World.
The basic idea is to invest in non-destructive enterprises so people don't have to cut down forests in order to make a decent living.
Disclosure - I have contracted for both organizations.
posted by amtho at 7:59 PM on June 9, 2005
The basic idea is to invest in non-destructive enterprises so people don't have to cut down forests in order to make a decent living.
Disclosure - I have contracted for both organizations.
posted by amtho at 7:59 PM on June 9, 2005
Best answer: In 1996 I traveled in Southern Africa with my girlfriend at the time, who is a Zambian citizen. We visited the Chimfunshi Chimpanzee Orphanage deep in the bush in Northern Zambia.
The Siddle's live very modestly. They have dedicated all their resources to rescuing these chimps, and they have done a tremendous job of it. Any money you donate to Chimfunshi will go directly to saving Chimpanzees, with very little overhead.
If you want a more direct experience, you can go visit. I can tell you that playing with 2 year old chimps in the woods will be one of the more special experiences of your life.
posted by alms at 9:00 PM on June 9, 2005
The Siddle's live very modestly. They have dedicated all their resources to rescuing these chimps, and they have done a tremendous job of it. Any money you donate to Chimfunshi will go directly to saving Chimpanzees, with very little overhead.
If you want a more direct experience, you can go visit. I can tell you that playing with 2 year old chimps in the woods will be one of the more special experiences of your life.
posted by alms at 9:00 PM on June 9, 2005
For info about a handful of endangered species, allow me to recommend Another Chance To See, a blog maintained by a fan of the late Douglas Adams, who with Mark Carwardine wrote the highly entertaining Last Chance to See.
As I recall from his book tour lecture, Mr Adams was especially concerned about the fate of the rhinocerous; his memorial website links to Save the Rhino.
posted by skyboy at 5:27 AM on June 10, 2005
As I recall from his book tour lecture, Mr Adams was especially concerned about the fate of the rhinocerous; his memorial website links to Save the Rhino.
posted by skyboy at 5:27 AM on June 10, 2005
The Futenma-Henoko Action Network is working to save an endangered coral reef in Okinawa which is home to tons of species, but especially the culturally significant and critically endangered dugong.
There are only about 50 dugong left in Okinawa, the only such animals in all of Japan. Besides being ecologically significant, the dugong plays a key role in Ryukyuan/Okinawan culture.
Their website has several action steps, but they are fundraising to get a documentary made. You can donate here if you like.
posted by jeffmshaw at 6:37 AM on June 10, 2005
There are only about 50 dugong left in Okinawa, the only such animals in all of Japan. Besides being ecologically significant, the dugong plays a key role in Ryukyuan/Okinawan culture.
Their website has several action steps, but they are fundraising to get a documentary made. You can donate here if you like.
posted by jeffmshaw at 6:37 AM on June 10, 2005
Response by poster: thanks guys.
great suggestions.
posted by specialk420 at 7:44 AM on June 10, 2005
great suggestions.
posted by specialk420 at 7:44 AM on June 10, 2005
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posted by snsranch at 7:25 PM on June 9, 2005