Some activities can only be organized by large environmental organizations, others by individuals in each country. But in the preservation of rare and endangered species, regional, local efforts are no less important than large-scale ones.
Sustainable use of flora and fauna
As far back as the last century it became clear that natural resources are exhaustible. Therefore it is necessary for everyone to refuse uncontrolled use of them. Restricting hunting and trapping of game species helps to reduce the rate of their decline, but only slightly.
Protection of animal habitats from pollution, destruction
In this regard, the transition in each region to low-waste production, reduction of emissions of pollutants into the water, control of felling and reforestation are important. Today 30% of the world’s oceans are already covered by an oil film – this significantly reduces the amount of plankton, the food base for many fish. Forests are disappearing at an enormous rate, about 4.5 billion m3 are cut down annually.
Protection of endangered species – creating nature reserves and sanctuaries
Areas protected at the state level from the destructive influence of human actions are of great importance for the conservation of species in their natural conditions.
Holding rallies, actions in defense of rare animals
The purpose of such demonstrations is to attract the attention of the population and authorities to the problems of preserving endangered animal species. The topics of such public actions can vary from protesting against the fur trade to calling for the preservation of a particular protected area.
Ending poaching
Reducing the scale of illegal hunting is necessary as soon as possible, because the problem has now become really serious.
The problem must be fought at the level of the authorities, but now it is not uncommon for officials themselves to take advantage of their position to hunt with impunity in protected areas. Other segments of the population, among whom poaching is widespread, are residents of areas where such hunting has become a tradition, as well as representatives of criminal gangs.
Donation to wildlife funds
Despite the fact that, according to polls, the vast majority of Russians cite the wealth of nature as the greatest source of pride in their country, less than 1% of the population donates to funds to protect it.
Organization of volunteer movements for the protection of wildlife
Previously, volunteer movements were for the most part concentrated around wildlife and conservation organizations. Now, thanks to the development of Internet communications, volunteers have the opportunity to act independently and to unite in small initiative groups. The main areas of work are cleaning up litter, planting trees, helping to care for animals, and even eliminating the consequences of ecological disasters.
