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 India
is home to approximately ¾ of the surviving wild Asian
elephants whose future is continually threatened by poaching and
India's proximity to the ivory consumer markets across its borders.
DSWF funded investigations into the illegal ivory trade smuggling
routes through Asian countries to their end markets, primarily
Japan. The work resulted in vital intelligence and reports published
for local authorities, governments and international parties concerned
with elephant conservation.
The Sunderbans is home to as many as 250
tigers and possibly offers one of the last hopes for India's tigers
because the mangrove swamps and salt water make it almost inhabitable
for humans. DSWF funded uniforms, equipment and enforcement training
for every forest officer patrolling this inhospitable region and
is investigating renewing its support for this vital tiger habitat.
 DSWF
continues to provide grants for rapid emergency aid, that is,
in response to flooding and emergency provision of equipment and
training in national parks where rampant poaching of elephants,
rhinos and tigers continues. These grants allow WTI to respond
immediately to crises, with little bureaucracy and no delay. DSWF
continues to give a £1,000 for the David Shepherd Wildlife
Award, which is awarded to a forest officer each year who has
shown immense dedication in his duty to protect India's wildlife.
 Reasons
for DSWF support:
To save India's last tigers, elephants and
other critically endangered mammals and directly support those
working, and often risking their lives, in the field.
DSWF funds:
Grants are currently spent on emergency
aid in response to wildlife crises and £1,000 annually for
the David Shepherd Wildlife Award.
If you would
like to contribute to our work in the India Rapid Action project
please follow the links below to make a donation or you can phone
the Foundation Office on 01483 272323.
Every little contribution helps wildlife
and remember 100% of your donation will go in full to the project - thank you!
You can also help by becoming a member
of DSWF. Click here for more information
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photos: tiger Michael Vickers
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