ZSL Field Conservation
ZSL runs conservation programmes in Britain and over 30 countries worldwide.
The conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats is fundamental to our mission. Working with local communities to conserve their environment and promote sustainability.
ZSL focuses its conservation work around seven distinct programmes. A variety of projects are underway within each of the seven programme areas at any one time.
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ZSL's 2009 conservation expeditions
Applications are now being accepted for ZSL's 2009 Erasmus Darwin Barlow Conservation Expedition programme. Find out more
EDGE
The EDGE of Existence programme is an innovative ZSL research and conservation initiative that focuses on the world’s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered EDGE species. Find out more here.
Bushmeat and Forests
Tropical forests carry global environmental, social and economic importance. Their decline makes their conservation a priority for ZSL.
Marine and Freshwater
Aquatic ecosystems cover approximately 70 per cent of the earth’s surface and are essential for supporting life on our planet, however they are faced with increasing threats.
Deserts and Rangelands
Desert and rangeland areas of the earth contain unique plant, animal and human communities that have adapted to survive in these extreme and fragile environments.
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Latest blogs
Carnivores and People
Large charismatic carnivores such as tigers, leopards and cheetahs are at the top of the food chain and are often the first to suffer when there is pressure on the environment.
UK Native Species
Animal species found in the United Kingdom are an integral part of the countryside and our national heritage, however over forty species are internationally threatened.
Island Ecosystems
Island ecosystems are vulnerable to extreme environmental events, such as typhoons, and the consequences of introduced alien species.