Red alert for the Sumatran tiger. Fauna & Flora International seeks action from The Bookseller readers in response to severe threat from poachers. 4 December deadline.
350 Sumatran tigers remain - down from 500. Urgent support needed for action plan.
• £83,131 is needed to help us fund more rangers and step up action against the poachers in Kerinci Seblat National Park.
This Critically Endangered tiger has been pushed to the edge of extinction – 350 or fewer remain. Give to stop the poachers at
www.FFIsumatrantiger.org
Latest figures just released show 350 Sumatran tigers remain - down from 500. Te figures, from the Sumatran Ministry of Forestry, show how the ruthless assault from poachers is pushing this magnificent creature right to the edge of extinction. Fauna & Flora International (FFI) has put out an urgent
call to the global community to save the last Sumatran tigers currently existing in the wild – and specifically to employ more rangers. FFI is urgently seeking funds to step up their crucial
conservation programme in Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. In order to safeguard the future existence of these magnificent creatures, it is vital that more rangers are employed. Right now, the Sumatran tiger faces a number of very
serious threats, which are putting their very survival in jeopardy. And, sadly, they are all man-made. Poaching activity has reached unprecedented levels.
Hunters make good money from the tiger’s beautiful skin and demand is constantly growing. FFI’s investigations show that there is a huge demand for tiger bone, which is used in traditional Asian medicines, and black market prices for tiger teeth have rocketed. Tese grave threats have been exacerbated by a very
serious loss of habitat. In the last ten to 15 years, natural forest cover in Sumatra has been slashed by almost a staggering 40%. With such a dramatic loss of habitat, these majestic
forest dwellers are struggling to survive and have been designated as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, making the Sumatran tiger one of the most endangered tiger subspecies on the planet. Tis is a rating reserved for animals that face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Latest surveys have indicated that there may now be
as few as 350 Sumatran tigers existing in the wild. Tanks to the vital work of FFI’s Tiger Protection and Conservation Programme, the numbers have stabilised in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, but the species is still under severe threat. Te illegal poaching syndicates are ruthless and will stop
at nothing to supply the market. Other poachers are also in the area, sabotaging FFI’s conservation work. In 2016, bird poachers vandalised 16 camera traps set by the tiger conservation team, which meant vital evidence was lost. Tis is an ongoing battle, but it is one we must win.
Debbie Martyr, FFI Team Leader of the Kerinci Tiger Project in Sumatra, says: “Ranger teams walked almost 1,100 miles on forest patrols
in and bordering the national park and destroyed more than 16 active tiger snares. Tat is why we need to step up patrol regimes”. Tiger populations are dreadfully fragile. Te signs suggest that FFI’s approach is working, as
patrols are reporting more evidence of tigers. Yet if FFI cannot recruit more rangers to protect the tigers against the increased efforts of the poachers, then all our good work could be undone.
FFI is driving down wildlife crime, and in conjunction with local police, is successfully investigating and arresting wildlife criminals. Your support today can help stop the senseless killing of Sumatran tigers and their cubs.
Fauna & Flora International, founded in 1903, was the world’s first international conservation organisation. Today its work spans the globe, with over 150 projects in more than 50 countries. It has a strong history of finding creative solutions to conservation problems and of working with local communities. FFI is supported by the most eminent scientists and members of the conservation movement.
• This is one of the final strongholds of the incredibly rare Sumatran tiger. • FFI’s work here could be all that stands between the Sumatran tiger and extinction.
Tat’s why it’s absolutely vital that we increase our
patrols to protect tigers from poachers – and work towards greater protection for their delicate habitat. If we’re going to save the Critically Endangered
Sumatran tiger from complete extinction, it’s crucial that we have the means to take action now. FFI must raise £83,131. To do that, the charity is asking you to make an urgent contribution today.
Dear reader of Te Bookseller: Fauna & Flora International (FFI) has launched an emergency appeal, backed by Sir David Attenborough, to raise £83,131 to save the Sumatran tiger.
Tese items are vital to help save the remaining Sumatran tigers from extinction.
£6,500 could buy a replacement 4WD jeep to transport rangers to distant patrol sites - our current vehicle has severe engine problems.
£3,000 could help get two extra rangers into the field to prevent poaching.
£400 could buy camping equipment or boots for 28 rangers.
£72 could buy first aid kits to treat injured rangers whilst out on patrol.
£32 could help buy charging units for telephones; essential to getting extra help if poachers are spotted.
Donations large or small will help us save the Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger from illegal poaching syndicates.
“If you value the natural world – if you think it should be protected for its own sake as well as humanity’s – then please support Fauna & Flora International.”
Sir David Attenborough Fauna & Flora International vice-president
Please send a giſt, by no later than 4 December to help
safeguard the future survival of the last few remaining wild Sumatran tigers. Together, we can save the Sumatran tiger from
extinction – but only if we take action immediately. To take action for the Sumatran tiger please go to
www.FFIsumatrantiger.org or cut the coupon. If the coupon to the bottom right is missing, please send
your cheque (payable to FFI) to: FREEPOST FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL by 4 December at the very latest.
Cut the coupon below and return it to FFI, together with your gift, to help save the Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger. Alternatively, go to
www.FFIsumatrantiger.org. Thank you.
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Please return to: FREEPOST FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, CB2 3QZ or go to
www.FFIsumatrantiger.org to donate online now.
Please note: If Fauna & Flora International succeeds in raising more than £83,131 from this appeal, funds will be used wherever they are most needed Registered Charity Number 1011102 Registered Company No. 267706.
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Photo: Debbie Martyr/FFI
Photo: Gill Shaw
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