Ik Nart Nature Reserve; wildlife and cultural conservation and tourism
In 2011 we are working with one of our advisors, Al Walters, on developing a support program for this park in Dornogobi, Mongolia. Already allied as a sister park with Anza Borrego Park in California, Ik Nart's small team of rangers is in need of support such as equipment and vehicles and training. And the local communities need the tourism dollars that adventure travel can bring to the area. We are working with Mark Jorgensen of the Anza Borrego Foundation (who is also the former chief ranger at Anza, and who set up the sister park program), and colleagues at the Denver Zoo, to collaborate on providing donated equipment as well as running a trip, with Al Walters, who has already been to the park with Mark and the foundation.
IMPORTANCE:
- Conservation of species such as Argali sheep, Siberian ibex, Eurasian lynx, Pallas' cat, and gray wolf
- Cultural conservation
- Nature tourism
- Science
WHAT IS NEEDED:
- Tourism: visit Ik Nart with the Anza Borrego Foundation; contact us about a trip forming for summer 2012.
- Funds and Equipment: Resources for Rangers; see our How you can help page for a list of needed equipment donations we are gathering in summer 2011
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