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| Okapi, flagship
species of the Ituri Forest, Democratic Republic
of Congo |
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- Support international partnerships
that emphasize habitat protection and community
involvement in the conservation of flagship
species.
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Masai
scouts, Northern Rangelands Trust, Northern
Kenya |
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- Empower regional conservationists
through training and education opportunities.
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An international
team of reproductive biologists visits Way KambasNational
Park’s Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia. |
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- Build awareness of environmental
stewardship methods through conservation education
and technical assistance.
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Forest garden demonstrations,
Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Democratic Republic of
Congo |
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- Support programs and staff at
White Oak Conservation Center that are involved
with field conservation initiatives for flagship
species.
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| White rhino
anesthesia studies in South Africa |
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Gilman International
Conservation Foundation (GIC) links the staff
and managed animal programs of White Oak Conservation
Center with international partners to conserve
flagship species. GIC, a public charity, was
incorporated in 2001 to fundraise for, and coordinate,
field conservation initiatives that work to
conserve flagship species and habitat diversity
for species represented in the White Oak collection.
This is accomplished by protecting natural habitats
and engaging local communities to live sustainably
and be supportive of efforts to conserve biological
diversity. Utilizing White Oak’s staff
expertise, professional affiliations and networks,
and conference facilities, we are able to draw
the assets of other organizations into large
scale endeavors that benefit the world’s
biodiversity. This approach requires the long-term
commitment of funds, staff, and partners to
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