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4 results foundAuthor: Milliken, Tom Title: The Decline of the Black Rhino in Zimbabwe: Implications for Future Rhino Conservation Summary: This report presents an evaluation of Zimbabwe's Black Rhino conservation strategy in the face of continuous poaching and illegal trade in rhino horn, and an assessment of future options for rhino conservation. Details: Cambridge, UK: TRAFFIC, 1993. 76p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 20, 2013 at: http://www.rhinoresourcecenter.com/pdf_files/123/1239704147.pdf Year: 1993 Country: Zimbabwe URL: http://www.rhinoresourcecenter.com/pdf_files/123/1239704147.pdf Shelf Number: 128052 Keywords: Illegal Wildlife TradeIvoryRhinocerosWildlife ConservationWildlife Crimes (Zimbabwe)Wildlife Poaching |
Author: Jahrl, Jutta Title: Illegal Caviar Trade in Bulgaria and Romania - Results of a market survey on trade in caviar from sturgeons (Acipenseridae) Summary: Overfishing and unsustainable trade in caviar from wild sturgeons have been identified as the major direct threats to sturgeons in the Danube – one of the last mainstays of these globally threatened fish1. In the two key range States of Danube sturgeons, Romania and Bulgaria, both fishing and domestic trade in caviar from wild sturgeons are now illegal, due to general moratoria lasting until the end of 2015. However, there are unconfirmed reports that poaching continues there. The aim of this report is to provide research findings from a survey of caviar trade in Bulgaria and Romania, with a special focus on illegal trade as well as on illegal fishing of sturgeons. The goals of the survey were to collect reliable data and provide clear indications as to whether illegal caviar is available in Bulgaria and Romania in order to support the actions of national authorities controlling fishing and trade. The survey adds to Objective 6 of the “Action Plan for the conservation of sturgeons (Acipenseridae) in the Danube River Basin” in that it aims to investigate the trade in caviar including the chain of custody from fishermen to restaurant sellers and exporters of products (Action 6.5) and the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) universal caviar labelling system (Action 6.3)1. The project involved local surveyors visiting selected shops, restaurants, markets, street vendors and sturgeon farms in different parts of the two countries in order to buy caviar. The survey took place from April 2011 to February 2012, with a special focus on times of peak supply or demand (e.g. spring and autumn migration times for wild caviar; Christmas and New Year). Samples were obtained from vendors and then the DNA analysed to determine the species of origin. Overall, the findings of the survey suggest that illegal fishing of sturgeons and illegal trade in caviar continues in both Romania and Bulgaria in spite of the moratoria. Details: Vienna, Austria: WWF Austria & TRAFFIC, 2013. 54p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed June 25, 2013 at: Year: 2013 Country: Europe URL: Shelf Number: 129159 Keywords: CaviarFishing IndustryIllegal Wildlife TradeOverfishing (Bulgaria, Romania)Wildlife ConservationWildlife CrimeWildlife Poaching |
Author: Shrestha, Mohan Bikram Title: Wildlife Crime Scenario: A Case Study of Kathmandu Valley Summary: Society and natural environment are two components of nature. The interaction between these two components existed since the human species appeared in this planet. In the past as well as in the present due to the degradation, deforestation and fragmentation of forest blocks many wildlife species have lost their natural habitats and are in the verge of extinction. Illegal wildlife trade is one of the threats for the survival of endangered species; especially the trade of flagship species products is in ever-increasing trend. In recent years, the increased value and demand of wildlife derivatives for traditional medicines and fashion accessories have significantly contributed to wildlife poaching and illegal trade throughout the world. Multiple stratum and network of poachers, middlemen, domestic and international traders are supporting the illegal wildlife trade syndicate and have expanded at national, regional and international levels. The intermittent confiscation of wildlife derivatives such as rhino horn, tiger-otter-leopard skin, bones, musk pods and other trophies by the police and forest officials have proved that the illegal network is constantly active in wildlife trade and trafficking in Nepal. So it is a huge challenge for the conservation stakeholders to control illegal trade of endangered and protected flora, fauna and their parts. Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN) is one among the many stakeholders working in the field of protection and conservation of endangered species. It is among one of the few organizations monitoring illegal wildlife trade ever since its establishment. It is established with a view to protect and conserve natural heritage and disseminate information on environment and wildlife issues. It conducts field level activities to safeguard wildlife species in their natural habitat. It designs and conducts researches, trainings and workshops and enhances the capacity of enforcement officials in combating wildlife trade. And moreover, it provides leadership trainings and generates awareness amongst young individuals and students so that wildlife is protected in their natural habitat. This study is about the current wildlife scenario of illegal wildlife trade in Kathmandu. Details: Kathmandu, Nepal: Wildlife Conservation Nepal, 2012. 18p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed May 4, 2016 at: http://www.wcn.org.np/ Year: 2012 Country: Nepal URL: http://www.wcn.org.np/ Shelf Number: 138928 Keywords: Illegal Wildlife Trade Wildlife Crimes Wildlife Poaching |
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office Title: Combating Wildlife Trafficking: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Use of Financial Rewards Summary: Why GAO Did This Study Wildlife trafficking-the poaching and illegal trade of plants, fish, and wildlife-is a multibillion-dollar, global criminal activity that imperils thousands of species. FWS and NOAA enforce laws prohibiting wildlife trafficking that authorize the agencies to pay financial rewards for information about such illegal activities. GAO was asked to review FWS's and NOAA's use of financial rewards to combat wildlife trafficking. This report examines (1) laws that authorize FWS and NOAA to pay rewards for information on wildlife trafficking and the extent to which the agencies paid such rewards from fiscal years 2007 through 2017, (2) the agencies' reward policies, (3) information available to the public on rewards, and (4) the extent to which the agencies reviewed the effectiveness of their use of rewards. GAO reviewed laws, examined FWS and NOAA policies and public communications on rewards, analyzed agency reward data for fiscal years 2007 through 2017 and assessed their reliability, interviewed FWS and NOAA officials, and compared agency policies and public communications on rewards to federal internal control standards. What GAO Recommends GAO is making seven recommendations, including that FWS and NOAA track reward information, FWS augment its reward policy to specify factors for agents to consider when developing proposed reward amounts, FWS and NOAA develop plans to communicate more reward information to the public, and FWS and NOAA review the effectiveness of their reward use. Both agencies concurred with these recommendations. Details: Washington, DC: GAO, 2018. 55p. Source: Internet Resource: GAO-18-279, Accessed May 14, 2018 at: https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/691401.pdf Year: 2018 Country: International URL: https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/691401.pdf Shelf Number: 150176 Keywords: Illegal TradeTrafficking in WildlifeWildlife CrimeWildlife PoachingWildlife Trafficking |