Feb 7, 2022 · The answer to this problem lies in wild species closely related to domesticated crops. These wild cousins of crops are naturally adapted to a range of environmental conditions, possessing traits that can be used by breeders to develop new resilient varieties able to tolerate increasing drought, salinity or pest attack.

Fauna & Flora works in nearly 50 countries around the world, on more than 120 projects that aim to save nature, together with our conservation partners.

Indonesia is unquestionably one of the most biodiverse countries in the world; home to vast forests and the largest tropical peatland in the world, as well as an estimated 14% of the world’s mammal species, 17% of bird species and 9% of freshwater species.

Invasive (non-native) plants and animals are having a severe and increasing impact on the world’s biodiversity. By eradicating or removing invasive species from areas where they don’t belong, we are relieving the pressure on native species and allowing their habitat to return to its natural state, for the benefit of all life on Earth.

Jan 21, 2025 · Fauna & Flora is a conservation charity. Our shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners in 48 countries to save nature, together.

Support our global conservation work and help save endangered species now. We put 90p from every £1 donated into protecting species and habitats worldwide.

Jan 7, 2025 · In 2025, Fauna & Flora and our partners will be working to change the story for endangered species to watch, including European mink, Antillean manatee, great hornbill, African wild dog and many other endangered species and their habitats.

One such tree, known locally as pelahlar – scientific name Dipterocarpus littoralis – is found only on Nusakambangan, a small prison island off the coast of Java that has become an unlikely haven for some of Indonesia’s rarest wildlife.. Limited human settlement has meant that Nusakambangan retains around 75% of its original forest cover. Nevertheless, these forests haven’t escaped the ...

The hawksbill is one of seven species of marine turtle and one of the world’s most endangered reptiles. It is renowned for its beautifully patterned shell, which has scutes (bony plates) that overlap like the tiles on a roof.

At Fauna & Flora, we have a laser focus on understanding our impact, to ensure that our work delivers tangible positive outcomes for nature, people and climate. So what did we achieve in 2023?