With Honourable Intent - A Natural History of Fauna and Flora International (Hardcover)

Established over a century ago, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) was the world's first international conservation organisation. The pioneering work of its founders in Africa led to the creation of numerous protected areas, including Kruger and Serengeti National Parks. For the first time, the story of FFI's history is told in its entirety. Throughout its history, FFI has repeatedly broken new ground. It is renowned for its innovative, landmark programmes, many of which have come to be regarded as classic examples of conservation practice: the eleventh-hour rescue of the Arabian oryx in 1962; the multifaceted Mountain Gorilla Project launched in 1978; Tunnels for Toads in 1987, one of countless campaigns on behalf of the UK's neglected amphibians, reptiles and bats; a 1994 botanical initiative in Turkey that anticipated the Important Plant Area concept; and, in 2000, the first programme to put biodiversity firmly on the agenda of blue-chip companies. It has been instrumental in creating much of today's global conservation infrastructure, including such well-known institutions as IUCN - The World Conservation Union, the Worldwide Fund for Nature, CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network. To this day, FFI continues to blaze a trail for others to follow, and this beautifully illustrated volume showcases its illustrious history. With a Foreword by Sir David Attenborough, FFI's Vice-President, the book is filled with stunning photography throughout, making it the perfect gift for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

General

Imprint:	William Collins Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2017
Authors:	Tim Knight • Mark Rose
Foreword by:	Sir David Attenborough
Dimensions:	306 x 246 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-827645-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmentalist, conservationist & Green organizations Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > General
LSN:	0-00-827645-5
Barcode:	9780008276454

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