News from FZS projects around the world

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• September 2017
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    Aerial Wildlife Census in Selous-Mikumi Ecosystem starts
    The elephant population in the Selous-Mikumi ecosystem in Tanzania has declined significantly because of poaching. A new wildlife census starts to survey large mammals and signs of illegal human activities in the area and to inform management decisions.
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    FZS Annual Report 2016
    FZS Annual Report for the year 2016 and prospects for 2017.
• August 2017
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    “The most exciting stories” – On the passing of filmmaker Alan Root
    On Saturday, August 26th, 2017, the nature filmmaker Alan Root died at the age of 80. Frankfurt Zoological Society is deeply saddened by his passing and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. A number of our staff had the pleasure to meet Alan Root...
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    Handover of buildings: Living and working for the protection of the Serengeti
    On Tuesday, the German Ambassador in Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Detlef Wächter, presented newly constructed office and staff buildings in Fort Ikoma to Professor Jumanne Maghembe, the Tanzanian Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism.
• June 2017
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    Spotter plane helps guarding North Luangwa
    On Tuesday, 20 June 2017, the German Ambassador in Zambia officially handed over a Husky aircraft to the North Luangwa Conservation Programme. Frankfurt Zoological Society will be operating the aircraft for aerial surveillance of the North Luangwa National Park.
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    Tanzania and Germany join in support of the Selous
    Joint Tanzanian-German financial cooperation project in support of the Selous Game Reserve officially launched
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    Five-year sentence for Zambian poacher
    An employee of the Zambian Wildlife authorities has been convicted on charges of illegal wildlife product trafficking. His arrest is a result of the cooperation of the Zambian Department of National Parks and Wildlife, the Wildlife Crime Prevention Project and the...
• March 2017
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    “To take advantage of new ways”
    Simon Anstey is the Director of our Africa Programme. He is guiding the work of our projects in a future of ever-increasing challenges.
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    Local residents graduate from scout training to protect North Luangwa ecosystem in Zambia
    45 scout recruits have graduated from Chunga Training School in Kafue, Zambia. The recruits have been selected from the communities adjoining North Luangwa National Park.
• February 2017
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    FZS Executive Director Christof Schenck receives NatureLife Environmental Award 2016
    Christof Schenck receives the NatureLife Environmental Award 2016 for his contribution to educate and sensitize the public about climate protection, sustainable development and the conservation of natural landscapes.
• December 2016
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    A Future For Wilderness
    Read about our roots, our vision and how we work on the ground. The Frankfurt Zoological Society – Hands-On Conservation for more than 50 Years.
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    U.S. Embassy and Frankfurt Zoological Society launch The North Luangwa Ecosystem Project
    The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia and the German Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) launched the North Luangwa Ecosystem Project (NLEP) at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) headquarters in Mano on December 15, 2016.
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    Only restoration can save UNESCO World Heritage Site Bialowieza – not the chainsaw!
    In the Belarusian national park Belovezhskaya Pushcha the forest gets its water back. Restoration of the Dziki Nikar fen mire is to contribute to the rescue of UNESCO World Heritage Site Bialowieza Forest.
• November 2016
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    A Baby Orangutan for Bukit Tigapuluh
    We’re happy to announce that orangutan Violet, a former FZS jungle school student, has given birth to a sweet little orangutan in the rainforest of Bukit Tigapuluh in Indonesia.
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    Zambian Education Officer wins Disney Conservation Hero Award
    Zambian Education Officer, Sylvester Kampamba, has been honoured with a Conservation Hero Award from the Disney Conservation Fund in recognition of his achievements teaching Zambian school children to protect rhinos.
• October 2016
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    Safeguarding Serranía de Chiribiquete National Park
    Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) signed an agreement with Parques Nacionales Naturales (PNN) of Colombia in an effort to safeguard Serranía de Chiribiquete National Park.
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    FZS Project Leaders Ed Sayer and Claire Lewis awarded with German Bruno H. Schubert-Prize
    The Bruno H. Schubert Prize honours outstanding achievements in the area of research and nature conservation. This year, two FZS employees are among the awardees.