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Keepers of the wild are rangers and trained local communities working on the front line of conservation at all ESI field conservation sites around the world. They safeguard some of the world’s most threatened species and the incredible habitats in which they depend on (e.g., rainforest, coral reefs). Our Keepers of the wild protect natural reserves (marine and land) from illegal activities such as poaching, overfishing, logging, and mining. They act as direct links to local communities; building trust, changing attitudes and finding practical solutions to protect nature. They plant and care for hundreds of thousands of native tropical trees and restore magnificent rainforest. They collect and properly store large amount of plastics from the ocean and save marine life from horrific entanglement due to fishing gear and debris.
Photo of the left: Our keepers of the wild patrolling jungle to protect lowland gorillas and forest elephants.
Photo of the right: Our keeper of the wild Informing and involving local schools to cherish nature.
Our keepers of the wild everyday work include:
Patrolling on the reserves to deter illegal poachers and loggers, and checking for signs of illegal activities. For example, in Congo they protect directly Great Apes and all other animal species found in the Congo Rainforest within our large project site. Monitoring wildlife using camera-traps to stop illegal poachers and make sure that gorilla, chimpanzees, and elephant populations are fully protected and thriving. Since 2012, we continue to achieve zero illegal poaching in all our field sites in Central Africa and Southeast Asia. Helping scientists studying and monitoring endangered wildlife. Rescuing distressed wildlife.a> Maintaining boundaries and trails and repairing signs, fences, and buoys at protected areas. Supporting ecotourism in protected areas with guided walks and tours that benefit local communities. Informing and involving local communities including schools. Planting and monitoring native tropical trees belonging to about 600 species including those almost extinct, and looking after our tree nurseries. Removing plastic debris and floating nets in the Coral Triangle. In 2018, we removed 120 tons (240,000 pounds) of plastic debris, mostly along mangrove habitats and seashores. Our ocean cleanups are accomplished through strong involvement with local communities.
At ESI, we dedicate our time and our talent to protect and maintain natural environments that have nothing to offer in return that a breathtaking beauty. We protect over 240 species in the brink of extinction; we acquire and manage lands for the sole purpose of making wildlife and nature reserves; we re-invent peasant and agricultural practices respectful of life and ecosystems. With your support, we are infinitely more numerous than the greedily and technophiles, who believe that a world without wildlife would be fine. Support our keepers of the wild and make a strong lasting difference.
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