Conservation : WWF International

Abstract

In less than a century ago, Ethiopia was covered by more than half with dense rainforest. Today, only 5% remain resulting in famines causing thousands to perish every day. To achieve a sustainable use of national resources, the World Wildlife Fund mobilised the strongest worldwide support for conservation, working within 130 countries and supporting over 200 National Parks around the world. As an example of its success, WWF worked in collaboration with the Indian Government establishing a dozen reserves for "Project Tiger" which saved the 'Bengol Tiger' from extinction. Its population is now believed to have dropped from 4,000 to 1,800, occuring at an extremely high rate. Conservation Treaties and International Conventions greatly aid the WWF cause in preserving wildlife by forbidding trade of endangered plants and animals.