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Regional
Projects / Russia
Regional
Projects
Eurogroup for Animals:
Promotion
of a European Union strategy for confiscated animals. The
In 2006 Eurogroup for Animals, with input from experts from its
members, designed a strategy for confiscated animals. It aims at
helping EU Member States when confiscating illegally-traded live
animals of CITES-listed species. The promotion of the strategy involves
communication with competent authorities to discuss the possibility for
EU Member States to adopt their own strategy, and facilitating the work
of customs, police and other officials involved in confiscation of live
animals. An important part of this project will be the setting up of a
database of rescue centers all over the European Union. Contact: Staci McLennan - s.mclennan@eurogroupforanimals.org
Eurogroup for Animals / Stichting AAP
: Improving enforcement
of the European Union trade suspension on Barbary macaques. In 2000
the European Union introduced an import suspension for wild Barbary
macaques (Macaca sylvanus) from both Algeria and Morocco. The species
is threatened by habitat destruction and live trade for the pet
industry. Sanctuaries and zoos in Europe are overstocked with Barbary
macaque infants, illegally imported (generally through Spain) into the
EU, that have become unwanted pets. Eurogroup and AAP are working with
the authorities to improve the training and capacity of Spanish customs
and police in tackling this problem. Contact: Staci McLennan - s.mclennan@eurogroupforanimals.org
Russia
The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF): Amur Tiger Project in the Russian Far East.
DSWF has been funding this project since its inception in the early
1990s when Amur tigers numbered fewer than 100. Today, with continued
funding through a local NGO, Phoenix Fund, for training programs and
anti-poaching operations to stop illegal deforestation, tiger numbers
have increased to around 500. The dedication and commitment of this
small team has also resulted in international recognition for their
vital education program, which is successfully raising environmental
awareness, saving the tiger and bringing tangible benefit to local
communities. Contact: Melanie Shepherd - Melanie.shepherd@davidshepherd.org
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