Protecting tree kangaroos and their habitat
Woodland Park Zoo
Action zones
Oceania
The project
BiodiversityInternational solidarity
Beauval Nature supports the Woodland Park Zoo, which works in Papua New Guinea to preserve the habitat of tree kangaroos, in particular to save the Matschie dendrolague.
2 500
Matschie dendrolaguesare listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (mature individuals).
162 000
hectaresof forests are protected by local communities.
118 000
homesreceived a solar panel and 4 light bulbs to improve their access to electricity.
Solution
The Woodland Park Zoo, supported by Beauval Nature, today protects over 160,000 hectares of forest in Papua New Guinea, thanks to a team of locally recruited rangers selected by the landowners themselves.
Also, in order to avoid excessive harvesting of natural resources such as timber, the association advises forest and agricultural operators and supports sustainable production (cocoa, coffee).
Photos © Amie Hindson, Healesville Sanctuary / Woodland Park Zoo
Also, in order to avoid excessive harvesting of natural resources such as timber, the association advises forest and agricultural operators and supports sustainable production (cocoa, coffee).
Photos © Amie Hindson, Healesville Sanctuary / Woodland Park Zoo
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Double-impact solar energy
The solar electrification project continues. It both reduces pressure on the forest, by reducing the need for firewood, and limits exposure to smoke within homes. By the end of the year, the teams expect to have provided an additional 1,000 homes with a more sustainable lighting system!
In addition, the tree kangaroo conservation program has finalized its strategic plan. An important document that will guide all actions for the next 5 years.
In addition, the tree kangaroo conservation program has finalized its strategic plan. An important document that will guide all actions for the next 5 years.
Time to take stock
The tree kangaroo conservation program is taking stock for 2023. Firstly, a coordinator was recruited, to monitor the smooth running of the established conservation strategy. Secondly, 18 rangers have been trained in data collection and the use of the SMART application. This tool is used to organize the route of surveillance patrols, optimizing their efficiency, and to notify any important elements. Field research resumed this year, and 6 tree kangaroos were fitted with GPS collars to track and understand their movements. In addition, several photographic traps were installed over a 6-month period, to supplement the data acquired through GPS tracking. The association also coordinated the implementation of the action plan and sales of fair-trade coffee produced by local communities. Over 11,000 kg of coffee were sold, notably in Melbourne.
The money will be used for
- Monitoring the protected area and tracking tree-kangaroos
- Collaborating with landowners for better land management
- Supporting ex situ dendrolag breeding programs
- Improving access to essential services
- Developing sustainable sources of income
- Raising awareness of forest protection, especially among children
- Collaborating with landowners for better land management
- Supporting ex situ dendrolag breeding programs
- Improving access to essential services
- Developing sustainable sources of income
- Raising awareness of forest protection, especially among children
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kg of Fair Trade coffee produced
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Action zones
Oceania
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