Russia

In 1993, WWF began to address the country's urgent environmental problems and to protect the vast areas of natural wealth. Today Russia owns one-fifth of the world's forests, the longest coastline of the world, and rare species such as the Amur tiger, the Amur leopard, Siberian crane and Russian desman.

WWF´s priorities are support for and the creation of protected areas, promoting models for sustainable resource use, protecting endangered species, supporting international legislation and conventions, and developing programmes of public awareness and environmental education.

Between 1993 and 1996, with the support of WWF, protected areas in Russia increased by 25%. Creation of at least ten new large nature reserves has been initiated by WWF. In other areas, WWF promotes the sustainable use of wildlife and forest products, with special attention to the needs of local indigenous peoples.

Contact:
WWF Russian Programme Office, Account No: WWF 232, P.O. Box 289, Weybridge, Surrey KT 13 8WJ/ United Kingdom



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