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Results for illegal wildlife trade (mongolia)
2 results foundAuthor: Parkinson, Andrew M. Title: WCS 2008 Ulaanbaatar Wildlife Trade Survey: Report to the World Bank Summary: The objective of this study was to collect information about wildlife trade violations in Mongolia and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing wildlife trade law enforcement system. The geographic focus of this work was Ulaanbaatar city “markets” and the raw materials markets around Ulaanbaatar. The purpose of these market surveys was not just to quantify the trade or identify the most active traders, markets, and transportation routes but to give us the understanding we need to develop a long-term strategy for preventing illegal wildlife trade in Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar is the seat of Mongolia’s government, media markets, and civil society, as well as the center of the wildlife trade. Some of the country’s largest raw materials markets are located to the east and west of the city; road inspection points, the train station, and the airport are all strategic sites for enforcing trade regulation. For these reasons, Ulaanbaatar is an ideal site for launching an effort to support improved enforcement of wildlife trade regulations. Details: New York: Wildlife Conservation Society, 2008. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 22, 2013 at: http://s3.amazonaws.com/WCSResources/file_20111006_162813_Ulaanbaatar+Wildlife+Trade+Survey-+Report+to+the+World+Bank_fVkhMV.pdf Year: 2008 Country: Mongolia URL: http://s3.amazonaws.com/WCSResources/file_20111006_162813_Ulaanbaatar+Wildlife+Trade+Survey-+Report+to+the+World+Bank_fVkhMV.pdf Shelf Number: 128777 Keywords: Illegal Wildlife Trade (Mongolia)Wildlife ConservationWildlife Crimes |
Author: Wingard, James R. Title: Silent Steppe: The Illegal Wildlife Trade Crisis in Mongolia Summary: The single greatest threat facing many species of wildlife across the world today is hunting for commercial wildlife trade. This publication reveals that the problem is not confined to tropical forest ecosystems, but that harvest levels are also vast and unsustainable in the temparate steppe and forests of Mongolia. Populations of both endangered and previously widespread species have declined dramatically. The wildlife trade is not only devastating Mongolia's biodiversity, but is also threatening rural livelihoods - Mongolia has approximately 245,000 hunters, one tenth of the total population. The fur trade alone contributes an estimated US$100 million to the economy, possibly the third largest contributor behind mining and tourism. The groundbreaking research presented in this report, which arose from a study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society, in cooperation with a variety of other NGOs, makes a strong case for addressing the problems associated with the wildlife trade in and from Mongolia; seeking solutions to conserve Mongolia’s unique and diverse wildlife community; and ensuring that rural livelihoods are sustainable and not tied to a dwindling resource base. The report reviews the history of wildlife trade in Mongolia; examines the current levels of take and trade through comprehensive surveys of hunters, trade chains and markets; investigates current wildlife management practices; and makes recommendations to improve wildlife management. Details: Washington, DC: The World Bank, 2006. 163p. Source: Internet Resource: Mongolia Discussion Papers, East Asia and Pacific Environment and Social Development Department; Accessed May 22, 2013 at: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTEAPREGTOPENVIRONMENT/Resources/silent_steppe.pdf Year: 2006 Country: Mongolia URL: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTEAPREGTOPENVIRONMENT/Resources/silent_steppe.pdf Shelf Number: 128778 Keywords: HuntingIllegal Wildlife Trade (Mongolia)Wildlife ConservationWildlife Crimes |