by SusanCanney | Oct 5, 2010
by Emily Loose | Aug 17, 2010
The Kayapo territories span 10.5 million hectares in the Xingu region of southeastern Amazon of Brazil and form possibly the largest single protected tract of tropical forest in the world. The protection of these traditional lands can be traced to an historically...
by GuestBlogger | Aug 16, 2010
As the world’s population exponentially explodes, demand for additional living space and resources for survival greatly increase. To supply this demand, we compromise the integrity and survival of the natural world and existing ecosystems around us. As a result,...
by Vance Martin | Aug 13, 2010
News reports today verify that public, governmental, and financial markets are beginning to react against Coal of Africa’s mining operations that are damaging the Maqpungubwe National Park and World Heritage area. As we mentioned yesterday on TalkingWILD, the damage...
by Vance Martin | Aug 12, 2010
A priceless World Heritage Site in South Africa is highly endangered by an open-cast, coal, strip-mine operating recklessly right on its boundary – and that is now set to expand! Mapungubwe National Park – a World Heritage Site and critically important transfrontier...
by Emily Loose | Aug 11, 2010
This article by the late George Duffy (retired U.S. Forest Service wilderness ranger) appears in the newest issue of the International Journal of Wilderness, August 2010. Editor’s Note: This “Farewell” essay was written by George Duffy to fellow wilderness stewards...
by SusanCanney | Aug 4, 2010
by Emily Loose | Aug 2, 2010
On 12 July, land owners conservationists, government authorities, national and international conservation organizations, scientists and business owners met to address the complex and highly urgent task of protecting, restoring and sustainably managing the Water...
by Emily Loose | Jul 28, 2010
An interesting article in the Huffington Post yesterday brought up an interesting conversation – one which I have personally contemplated for a while. Many times, TV shows, documentaries or movies about nature provide an educational experience for viewers. ...
by Emily Loose | Jul 16, 2010
On many of the Pacific Islands, traditional knowledge of managing marine resources is passed down from generation to generation. This knowledge is critical to the future health of these marine ecosystems, but with new environmental challenges and threats there is an...
by Emily Loose | Jul 12, 2010
The WILD Foundation and our sister organizations in The Wilderness Network were founded on the core belief that wilderness is an essential part of a healthy and sane society. Dr. Ian Player, founder of the organizations within the network, pioneered interracial...
by Emily Loose | Jul 9, 2010
News from the IUCN/WCPA Young Protected Area Professionals: Parks Forum is pleased to present the Young Leaders Forum, to be held as a precursor to the 4th International Biennial Parks Leadership Conference: Common Ground in August 2010. The 2010 Young Leaders Forum...
by Emily Loose | Jun 24, 2010
In light of the current state of the Gulf of Mexico – the many animals and plant species impacted and the long-term, not yet fully understood impacts of the BP oil spill – I think it is important to highlight some forward thinking work that the US, Mexican...
by Emily Loose | Jun 21, 2010
We just received the first quarter reports and newsletters from the EduPeg program, which continues to make a huge positive impact on the lives of children in Botswana and South Africa. Below is a brief update on the KwaZulu Natal program, which includes 38 schools...
by SusanCanney | Jun 18, 2010
by Emily Loose | Jun 17, 2010
This post was written by Chad Dawson and published in the April 2005 issue of the International Journal of Wilderness. The full April 2005 issues, as well as full issues from 1995-2007 are available for free download in the IJW Archives. Whether you take a quick or a...
by Emily Loose | Jun 16, 2010
I spoke with Boyd Norton, friend of WILD, world-class photographers and passionate conservationist, yesterday about the urgent issue threatening the Serengeti (Tanzania and Kenya). About a week ago, he returned from leading one of his photo tours in Serengeti, a...
by Emily Loose | Jun 15, 2010
Nomkhubulwane, the life-size elephant sculpture made by renowned South African artist Andries Botha, arrived in Chicago on 28 May, after visiting sevearl other cities in North America including Juarez, Mexico and Detroit, Michigan. This week, there are several...
by Vance Martin | May 20, 2010
On May 19, in a significant step towards the first “peace park” between Mexico and the United States, protecting important transboundary wildlands, President of Mexico Felipe Calderon visited Washington DC and, with US President Barack Obama, made the following...
by SusanCanney | May 18, 2010