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• 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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    Joint Tanzanian-German financial cooperation project in support of the Selous Game Reserve officially launched
    Matambwe, Tanzania, 17 June 2017 – On Saturday, Professor Jumanne Maghembe, the Tanzanian Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, together with the German Ambassador, Egon Kochanke, officially launched the ‘Selous Ecosystem Conservation and Development...
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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.
• September 2016
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    Gonarezhou Conservation Trust: Sharing responsibilities in conservation
    Frankfurt Zoological Society and the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate have launched the Gonarezhou Conservation Trust. The innovative approach to jointly manage Gonarezhou National Park aims to achieve financial sustainability and to enhance...
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    Vehicles boost law enforcement efforts in Selous and Serengeti
    FZS handed over pick-up trucks to the Selous Game Reserve and to Serengeti National Park. The vehicles will be used to strengthen law enforcement efforts.
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    Elephants in descent
    Great Elephant Census reports a dramatic decline of the population numbers of African elephants.
• August 2016
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    FZS Annual Report 2015
    FZS Annual Report for the year 2015 and prospects for 2016.