US-GOV-9-F14AP00576 Department of the Interior The purpose of this proposal is to improve protection for tigers in the Forest Complex. This will be done by: 1. presenting an intense two-week ranger-led enforcement team leader course using PROTECT training materials to develop skilled enforcement leaders for the PAs; 2. holding a SMART software course for park based mangers (SMART Transitional Training) and mentoring park management and rangers on the use of the data collection techniques and analysis of the data; 3. donating essential field equipment for use by the rangers while on patrol; 4. accompanying rangers on patrols, identifying gaps in the their adoption of new techniques, and providing follow-up support; 5.a) continuing to conduct regular camera trapping and patrol-based monitoring in Thap Lan and Pang Sida to fill existing survey gaps in the complex, b) continuing long-term monitoring in areas with strong tiger presence, and c) providing on-the-job monitoring training to rangers; 6). organizing a 2 day workshop at Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary for 30 teachers from 15 schools adjacent to the complex on the design and implementation of conservation education modules and then tasking the trained teachers with developing and implementing a 1 week module at their home schools on local wildlife and the environment; and 7) sustaining support for community environmental patrols and training patrol members and planners within the community NGO. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59973 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59973 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00787-61866 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to protect and potentially increase the population of lar gibbon in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. The main objectives of this project are to maintain the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) patrol system in Huai Kha Khaeng to the current intensity and coverage, and to establish a baseline population estimate for lar gibbon in HKK. The following activities will be accomplished: (a) conduct close follow-up monitoring with 22 patrol teams (5 rangers/team) in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary by providing technical support, refresher training, necessary equipment, patrol ration costs, and other morale boosting activities, (b) conduct a population estimate by dispatching teams of three observers to selected listening areas that exhibit topographical features known to be of preference to lar gibbon, and carefully selecting listening posts that provide optimal data collection based on surrounding topography, and (c) after five months of data collection there will be a period of data entry and statistical analysis. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59699 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 8155 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,663 US-GOV-9-F22AP00712 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO: (1) STRENGTHEN THE SPATIAL MONITORING AND REPORTING TOOL (SMART) PATROL SYSTEM IN THUNG YAI WEST WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (TYW) THROUGH TRAINING, MORALE BOOSTING SUPPORT, AND MONITORING PERFORMANCE (2) STRENGTHEN THE CONSERVATION EDUCATION IN LOCAL SCHOOLS (3) MONITOR TIGERS AND THEIR PREY IN TYW AS INDICATORS OF MANAGEMENT SUCCESS AND (4) TRAIN UNDERGRADUATE WILDLIFE STUDENTS FROM KASETSART UNIVERSITY ON SMART PATROL AND WILDLIFE MONITORING TECHNIQUES. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 100913 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 14648 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 160518 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 14648 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 160518 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 17769 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 138944 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 87375 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 22874 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -12819 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 14984 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 8355 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 13294 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 10886 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 400,375 US-GOV-9-F17AP00924-63482 Department of the Interior Securing a Future for Tigers in Southeastern WEFCOM Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 65394 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 115,416 US-GOV-9-F10AP00360-59140 Department of the Interior Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Monitoring, and Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, year 6 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -59439 Wildlife Conservation Society Monitoring and Evaluation Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00758-59905 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to, (1) Collect fecal-DNA samples and conduct capture-mark-recapture analysis to estimate a baseline Asian elephant population in Kuiburi National Park; Fecal DNA will be analyzed in Nepal; (2) Facilitate the adaptive management of Asian elephant conservation activities within Kuiburi National Park through providing a robust Asian elephant population estimate against which the effectiveness of conservation interventions within, and around, the protected area can be measured; (3) Promote fecal DNA capture-mark-recapture analysis as the primary framework for Asian elephant monitoring in the Dawna Tennaserim Landscape through production and dissemination of a minimum of two conservation resources: a Thai language manual and a peer-reviewed scientific publication. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 49778 World Wildlife Fund Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00995-63006 Department of the Interior this project will develop methodologies for the collection of baseline data on the abundance, distribution and habitat selections of the Sunda Pangolins. This data will be analyzed using SMART and the ecological monitoring plug-in. The analysis of data will be used to create a targeted patrolling effort that will ensure the protection of critical pangolin habitat and monitoring of poaching hotspots. In addition, community survey data on pangolin poaching, consumption, and trade will be collected as part of outreach activities. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -25000 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F12AP00265-63201 Department of the Interior Tiger, prey and detailed threat surveys in Thung Yai Wildlife Sanctuaries to inform tiger conservation interventions Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 32929 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F11AP00194-59480 Department of the Interior Tiger Protection and Population Monitoring in the Kaeng Krachan National Park, Tenasserim Western Forest Complex, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -48682 Wildlife Conservation Society Monitoring and Evaluation Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F17AP01049 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to, (1) expand community support for the conservation and protection of tigers in Thailands Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai (DPKY) Forest Complex, (2) improve strategic enforcement, training, and investigations capacity in the DPKY Forest Complex, and, (3) enhance wildlife monitoring to augment park managements understanding of the tiger population in the DPKY Forest Complex and other potential tiger landscapes. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 71865 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 71865 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 71,865 US-GOV-9-F21AP01552-64914 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to protect and potentially increase the population of lar gibbon in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK). The improved patrol system in Thailand is called Smart Patrols and refers to a system of patrols that have the following characteristics: they are well-equipped with proper uniforms, high-quality field gear and good rations; they are well trained in physical fitness, ways to handle arrests and other encounters in the field and Thai law around ranger patrols; they collect data on threats, patrol routes and wildlife in a systematic fashion (using software such as MIST and its successor SMART-Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) and use this information in an adaptive management framework; patrolling happens at a high density over time and geographic space to ensure both deterrence, detection and capacity to respond to threats. Project objects are to, (1) maintain the Smart patrol system in Huai Kha Khaeng to the current intensity and coverage, and (2) implement a gibbon monitoring system in HKK where threats have been recorded Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 15245 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -44751 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,996 US-GOV-9-F16AP00850 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to ensure the survival of tigers in Thailands Dong Pahayayen-Khao Yai (DPKY) Forest Complex. The project will support the following objectives: (1) Expand community support for the conservation and protection of tigers in Thailands DPKY Forest Complex, by expanding conservation education, awareness, and networking; (2) Improve strategic management and enforcement capacity in DPKY, by establishing a central strategic management and operations center for DPKY, expanding Spatial Monitoring And Reporting Tool (SMART) software and support, and providing on-the-job training and mentoring for Rapid Response Unit (Hasadin); and (3) Enhance wildlife monitoring to augment park managements understanding of tiger abundance, distribution and use of the DPKY Forest Complex landscape, by filling data gaps through improvements in tiger monitoring. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 34903 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -34903 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 29460 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds -14283 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds -15177 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contributed Funds US-GOV-9-F14AP00636-60631 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at a high level of intensity and coverage; to improve awareness of local communities and schools through presentation of nature education campaigns on tiger and wildlife conservation in key schools and communities close to Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK); and to improve capacity of future protected area managers at Kasetsart University to be ready to run protected areas by training them in operation of the Smart patrol system and wildlife population monitoring. This will be done by: (1) supporting operation of 17 patrol teams (5-6 rangers/team) in TYW by providing technical support, equipment including GPSs and digital cameras, patrol ration costs, and other camping supplies; (2) conducting 3 nature education campaigns, using the "Manual of Nature Education for Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Species " for local school teachers, students, and villages near TYW; and (3) training 30 undergraduate wildlife students in the Department of Forest Biology, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University on the Smart patrol system and tiger population monitoring systems in HKK. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 52893 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP01051-59939 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to build local capacity for long-term landscape genetic monitoring, working with local wildlife biologists, patrol rangers and veterinary and forestry students from local universities. Project will provide guidelines and promote rigorous standards for noninvasive genetic sampling. Grantee will assess the genetic diversity of elephants, determine whether there is genetic discontinuity within and among elephant populations across the western landscape, and test whether confinement of elephant populations into small and isolated protected areas disrupt the social structure and long-range dispersal patterns which are critical to population viability. Field sampling will be carried out in western Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior University of Minnesota Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 19829 University of Minnesota Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F22AP01322 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO (1) UNDERSTAND TIGER DISPERSAL POTENTIAL IN THE WESTERN FOREST COMPLEX (WEFCOM) USING A LANDSCAPE MODEL DEVELOPED TO INTEGRATE DISPERSAL MOVEMENTS, PREDICT TIGER AND PREY OCCUPANCY AND IDENTIFY AREAS FOR MANAGEMENT (2) CREATE A TIGER DATA DATABASE AT KHAO NANG RAM RESEARCH STATION FOR THE PERIOD 2007 TO PRESENT TO ESTABLISH A COMMON IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM LINKING COLLARED TIGER IDS FROM MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND INCORPORATE INTO AN EXISTING WEFCOM SPATIAL DATABASE COMPOSED OF THE PROBABILITY OF HABITAT OCCUPANCY BY TIGERS AND THEIR PRIMARY PREY (3) DEVELOP AND CONDUCT CONSERVATION EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AT NINE KEY KAREN VILLAGES IN THUNG YAI EAST AND WEST TO BUILD A PROGRAM TO INCREASE COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND REDUCE SUBSISTENCE HUNTING AND (4) DEVELOP AND CONDUCT TWO WORKSHOPS WITH PROTECTED AREA CHIEFS, REGIONAL DNP RESEARCH STAFF, LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL NGOS TO CREATE A STRATEGIC PLAN TO EXPAND THE DISTRIBUTION OF TIGER BREEDING HABITAT TO THE 63% OF WEFCOM WHERE TIGERS ARE NOT CURRENTLY BREEDING. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior University of Minnesota Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 88483 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 155241 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 43895 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -2564 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -4614 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -8601 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11948 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 984 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 6517 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 25648 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 1968 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 4230 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 625 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 3630 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 30080 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -10464 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -10119 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -10697 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -984 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 1968 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 3242 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 984 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 984 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 14126 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 243,724 US-GOV-9-F16AP00340-61878 Department of the Interior "The purpose of this project is to secure the long-term conservation of the wild Asian elephant population and its habitat in Kaeng Krachan National Park (KKNP) by increasing the effectiveness of protection efforts and reducing human-elephant conflict (HEC) in the region. Project activities will include: 1) refresher training of KKNP staff in law enforcement and monitoring methods, SMART on-the-job training, and law enforcement monitoring data analysis and report writing; 2) reduction of HEC by promoting and monitoring standard HEC mitigation methods in local and a 400m extension of the semi-permanent fence in Huai Sad Yai; and 3) expansion of elephant conservation education directed at villagers from HEC target sites to cover the whole of KKNP, an annual HEC and mitigation workshop in communities, and an education campaign for tourists. This project will lead to more effective patrolling and law enforcement activities in the Park, better provisioned, trained, and motivated staff capable of addressing the threat of elephant poaching gangs, and reduced retaliatory elephant deaths in Thailand. ..This award is provisionally approved for three phases or years funding, with each phase or year's funding dependent upon performance and financial management of the previous phase or year, meeting technical and financial reporting requirements, and availability of ASECF funds. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56000 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 36359 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 84007 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -111535 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 119,958 US-GOV-9-F14AP00270-59919 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to: maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West to the current intensity and coverage; to improve awareness of local communities and schools through nature education campaigns on elephant and wildlife conservation in key schools and communities close to Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary as the best elephant site in the Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM). Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 57054 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F11AP00195-59426 Department of the Interior Female Home range size and large ungulate density in Western Thailand: Key parameters for managing tigers Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior University of Minnesota Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 29419 University of Minnesota International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F18AP00896-61827 Department of the Interior LAR GIBBON PROTECTION IN THAILAND'S WESTERN FOREST COMPLEX Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -10302 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,989 US-GOV-9-F16AP00340-61879 Department of the Interior Law enforcement monitoring and human-elephant conflict mitigation in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, Year 12-14 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59964 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00340-61880 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to secure the long-term conservation of the wild Asian elephant population and its habitat in Kaeng Krachan National Park (KKNP) by increasing the effectiveness of protection efforts and reducing human-elephant conflict (HEC) in the region. Project activities will include: 1) refresher training of KKNP staff in law enforcement and monitoring methods, SMART on-the-job training, and law enforcement monitoring data analysis and report writing; 2) reduction of HEC by promoting and monitoring standard HEC mitigation methods in local and a 400m extension of the semi-permanent fence in Huai Sad Yai; and 3) expansion of elephant conservation education directed at villagers from HEC target sites to cover the whole of KKNP, an annual HEC and mitigation workshop in communities, and an education campaign for tourists. This project will lead to more effective patrolling and law enforcement activities in the Park, better provisioned, trained, and motivated staff capable of addressing the threat of elephant poaching gangs, and reduced retaliatory elephant deaths in Thailand. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 60042 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00457-59920 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is, (1) to improve protection for elephants and elephant habitat in KKNP and to continue law enforcement monitoring (LEM) work using MIST to help enhance effectiveness of protection work, (2) to reduce humanelephant conflict (HEC) by promoting standard mitigation methods as well as monitoring the effectiveness of those methods and continuing HEC monitoring to assess the success of the mitigation work, and (3) to expand elephant conservation education in the area and to promote the HEC mitigation scheme in order to improve cooperation among park staff, local communities and other stake holders. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56023 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00636-60630 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at a high level of intensity and coverage; to improve awareness of local communities and schools through presentation of nature education campaigns on tiger and wildlife conservation in key schools and communities close to Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK); and to improve capacity of future protected area managers at Kasetsart University to be ready to run protected areas by training them in operation of the Smart patrol system and wildlife population monitoring. This will be done by: (1) supporting operation of 17 patrol teams (5-6 rangers/team) in TYW by providing technical support, equipment including GPSs and digital cameras, patrol ration costs, and other camping supplies; (2) conducting 3 nature education campaigns, using the "Manual of Nature Education for Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Species " for local school teachers, students, and villages near TYW; and (3) training 30 undergraduate wildlife students in the Department of Forest Biology, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University on the Smart patrol system and tiger population monitoring systems in HKK. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -2357 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 55,250 US-GOV-9-F13AP00457-59849 Department of the Interior Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Monitoring, and HumanElephant Conflict Mitigation in.Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, year 9 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56023 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00758-59836 Department of the Interior Establishing DNAbased Monitoring of an Asian Elephant population in Kuiburi National Park, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 49778 World Wildlife Fund Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00718-59829 Department of the Interior Elephant Protection and Education Campaigns in the Western Forest Complex,.Thailand, Year 4 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 37055 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 19167 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00052-64202 Department of the Interior THIS TWO YEAR PROJECT UNDERTAKES A NOVEL STUDY THAT WILL IDE Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Research Foundation of The City University of New York Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -2656 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 67213 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -18356 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -6300 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -7371 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 114,408 US-GOV-9-F10AP00365-59479 Department of the Interior Tiger Protection and Distribution Monitoring in the Western Forest Complex, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -29226 Wildlife Conservation Society Monitoring and Evaluation Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00332 Department of the Interior Forward together - Developing a network of wildlife guardians in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59942 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59942 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00577-63072 Department of the Interior "The purpose of this proposal is to enable the recovery and protection of tigers and tiger prey in Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be done by networking with the Department of National Parks and other NGO tiger researchers to develop the capacity in the Salakpra Zoological Society of London (ZSL)/Elephant Conservation Network (ECN) team and relevant rangers to undertake basic tiger surveys; acquiring baseline data on tiger and tiger prey distribution and densities in Salakpra; and supporting the integration of tiger survey findings into the Salakpra patrol system...Specifically, this will include: 1) recruiting a project assistant; 2) providing equipment to the tiger team needed to implement the project; 3) arranging a five day field course on tiger and tiger prey survey techniques in Huai Kha Khaeng for the tiger team and relevant rangers; 4) carrying out a 4 day study trip for the tiger team (about 12 people) to another tiger site (e.g. Thap Lan NP) that uses similar tiger survey techniques to those planned for this project; 5) implementing the camera-trap surveys for tigers; 6) implementing the ungulate surveys to measure ungulate occupancy; 7) logging the data from the camera-traps and foot surveys into the database; 8) analyzing the data on a regular basis so it is available for patrol planning and deployment; 9) providing feedback at Salakpras Protected Area Committee management meetings to ensure that findings of this project are integrated into the Salakpra management and protection system; and 10) organizing a tiger conservation network gathering at the end of the project to share findings with project advisors and their tiger team colleagues in order to discuss future collaborations and what next? ." Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 55797 Zoological Society of London Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 37198 Zoological Society of London Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F22AC02102 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT SELECTED DEVELOPING COUNTRY PARTIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND IN OCEANIA IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THEIR CITES COMPLIANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERFORMANCE. THE NEEDS FOR PRIORITY SUPPORT IN EACH COUNTRY WOULD BE A COMBINATION OF THOSE IDENTIFIED THROUGH COMPLIANCE MECHANISMS AND THOSE EXPRESSED BY PARTIES THEMSELVES, WITH THE AIM TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS IN ADDRESSING THEIR COMPLIANCE PRIORITIES AND CHALLENGES AND TACKLING ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE. THE PROJECT IS INTENDED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM CONSERVATION AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH WELL-MANAGED AND EFFECTIVELY REGULATED TRADE IN WILDLIFE, BY ENSURING THAT THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN CITES-LISTED WILDLIFE SPECIES IS LEGAL, SUSTAINABLE, AND TRACEABLE. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) NATIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT ON CITES IMPLEMENTATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE PRIORITIES, NEEDS AND CHALLENGES (AND THEIR CAUSES) TO AGREE ON A WORK PLAN WITH EACH TARGET COUNTRIES AND (2) SUPPORT TO ADDRESS PRIORITY COMPLIANCE NEEDS. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 250000 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 1,069,489 US-GOV-9-F21AP01336-60293 Department of the Interior To bring the population of tigers back to its natural carrying capacity Dong Phayayen Khao Yai Forest Complex Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 60000 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F24AP02386 Department of the Interior The goal of this project is to recover elephants in Huai Kha Khaeng, Kaeng Krachan, and Thap Lan World Heritage Sites through effective protection and collaborative human-elephant conflict mitigation of key source sites. Specific objectives are as follows: 1) to strengthen the SMART patrol system in HKK through training, morale boosting support, and monitoring performance; 2) to reduce HEC in the buffer zone of HKK by promoting standard mitigation methods along with monitoring of the effectiveness of those methods to examine temporal and spatial changes in elephant crop-raiding behavior; 3) to promote conservation through wildlife-based education campaigns in schools around HKK; 4) to strengthen the SMART patrol system in KKNP through training, morale boosting support, and monitoring performance; 5) to reduce HEC around KKNP by promoting standard mitigation methods along with monitoring of the effectiveness of those methods to examine temporal and spatial changes in elephant crop-raiding behavior; 6) to expand conservation education and improve cooperation among national park, local communities, and other stakeholders to promote elephant elephant conservation and HEC mitigation schemes to local communities and the public; 7) to strengthen the SMART patrol system in TLNP through training, morale boosting support, and monitoring performance; and 8) to reduce HEC around TLNP by promoting standard mitigation methods along with monitoring of the effectiveness of those methods to examine temporal and spatial changes in elephant crop-raiding behavior. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 736259 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9208 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 6981 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9397 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9021 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 736,259 US-GOV-9-F14AP00636-63172 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at a high level of intensity and coverage; to improve awareness of local communities and schools through presentation of nature education campaigns on tiger and wildlife conservation in key schools and communities close to Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK); and to improve capacity of future protected area managers at Kasetsart University to be ready to run protected areas by training them in operation of the Smart patrol system and wildlife population monitoring. This will be done by: (1) supporting operation of 17 patrol teams (5-6 rangers/team) in TYW by providing technical support, equipment including GPSs and digital cameras, patrol ration costs, and other camping supplies; (2) conducting 3 nature education campaigns, using the "Manual of Nature Education for Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Species " for local school teachers, students, and villages near TYW; and (3) training 30 undergraduate wildlife students in the Department of Forest Biology, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University on the Smart patrol system and tiger population monitoring systems in HKK. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 55250 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00344-61095 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to maintain the SMART patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at its current intensity and coverage and to build a volunteer network in Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) from existing volunteer groups and university conservation clubs. Project activities will include: 1) conduct follow-up monitoring with 17 patrol teams in TYW by providing technical support, refresher training, equipment, and patrol rations; 2) entry, review, and analysis of patrol data into the SMART database; 3) prepare and distribute monthly SMART reports; and 4) build a volunteer network by selecting a group of 40 volunteers, including local school teachers, NGOs, and Thai university students to participate in a 5-day wildlife conservation workshop at HKK. This project will contribute to the protection and increase of the wild population of Asian elephants in Thailands Western Forest Complex, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 33345 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00265-63163 Department of the Interior The purpose of this grant is to obtain an understanding of tiger population trends in Thung Yai East Wildlife Sanctuary (TYE) and Thung Yai West (TYW) and the impact upon those trends of threats emanating from seven villages in TYE so that appropriate management actions may be developed. Specifically the Recipient will: (1) conduct a camera trap survey in TYE using about 50 camera trap points at 4-5 kilometers spacing, placed in two blocks of 25 trapping points per block and conducted over a 2 month period; (2) conduct a similar camera trap survey in TYW; and (3) undertake a rigorous analysis of the threats emanating from the seven villages that are found in the northwestern valley that runs through TYE by recording data in three areas on human activities, sign of target wildlife species, livestock grazing, tiger predation, location of poaching, poaching patterns. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 24003 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP01051-59179 Department of the Interior The Effect of Habitat Fragmentation on the Genetic Variation and Gene Flow among Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) Populations along the Tenasserim Range Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior University of Minnesota Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 48615 University of Minnesota International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F11AP00253 Department of the Interior Elephant Protection, Distribution Monitoring, and Education Campaigns in the Western Forest Complex, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 48978 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 15114 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00758-61209 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to, (1) Collect fecal-DNA samples and conduct capture-mark-recapture analysis to estimate a baseline Asian elephant population in Kuiburi National Park; Fecal DNA will be analyzed in Nepal; (2) Facilitate the adaptive management of Asian elephant conservation activities within Kuiburi National Park through providing a robust Asian elephant population estimate against which the effectiveness of conservation interventions within, and around, the protected area can be measured; (3) Promote fecal DNA capture-mark-recapture analysis as the primary framework for Asian elephant monitoring in the Dawna Tennaserim Landscape through production and dissemination of a minimum of two conservation resources: a Thai language manual and a peer-reviewed scientific publication. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 5395 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -1029 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 48,749 US-GOV-9-F19AP00052-64198 Department of the Interior This two-year project undertakes a novel study that will identify individual differences in wild Asian elephant behavior and construct a personality profile for crop-raiding elephants in Salakapra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Comparative elephant behavioral will be collected from watchtowers on the border of the protected area (PA) and adjacent crop fields, and at watering holes as elephants prepare to raid crops, are raiding or human-elephant conflict (HEC), or are safely inside the PA. Food-rewarding puzzle boxes will be installed at watering holes in the PA to observe how differences in elephant behavior and personality are exhibited in a task requiring innovation and problem-solving. These behavioral data will inform the development of a behavioral/personality profile of crop-raiding elephants. If dominance, aggression, affiliation, innovation, problem-solving, emotional state, and risk aversion can be correlated with propensity to crop-raid new non-fear-based HEC mitigation strategies can be developed. This work has important implications for understanding why certain elephants crop raid, and how mitigation strategies can account for elephant needs and behavior and change their decision-making. Ultimately, this project will work to prevent HEC before it begins ensuring that mitigation strategies are long-term rather than temporary fixes to a growing problem. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Research Foundation of The City University of New York Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 47195 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -2459 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -100 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -9372 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -3780 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -2826 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 47,195 US-GOV-9-F17AP01014 Department of the Interior The main objectives of this project are to maintain the SMART patrol system in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK) to the current intensity and coverage, build on Year 1 of the project, and establish a baseline population estimate for lar gibbon in the southern area of HKK. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 72441 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 43108 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -16832 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,940 US-GOV-9-F19AP00362-60776 Department of the Interior Objective 1) To strengthen site-based intelligence investigation unit for KKNP by strengthening the use of SMART PROFILE 2) To maintain protection for elephants and elephant habitats in KKNP by maintain law enforcement monitoring (LEM) work using SMART to help enhance effectiveness of the park protection, 3) To reduce humanelephant conflict by promoting standard mitigation methods with monitoring the effectiveness of those methods and continuing HEC monitoring to examine temporal and spatial changes in elephant crop-raiding behavior, 4) To expand elephant conservation education in the area and to promote the HEC mitigation scheme in order to improve cooperation among park staff, local communities and other stakeholders. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 5290 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,988 US-GOV-9-F22AP01345 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to solidify the recovery of tigers in Thailand's Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai (DPKY) Forest Complex.and secure the dispersal to connected environs including Bantaey Chhmar Protected Landscape (BCPL) in Cambodia. Project.objectives are as follows: (1) Improve strategic enforcement in DPKY and BCPL; (2) Expand monitoring to increase.understanding of tiger population dynamics and dispersal to connected habitat; and (3) Expand wider support for the conservation.of tigers, prey and biodiversity in DPKY, BCPL and the Dangrak ecological corridor. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 105971 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -105971 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 230372 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 91117 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 336,343 US-GOV-9-F13AP00836 Department of the Interior ASEAN legal studies and support program to fight transnational organized wildlife crime against tigers and rhinos Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59321 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59321 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00765-60632 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to bring tigers back to their natural carrying capacity in the Western Forest Complex, a World Heritage Site. The project has the following objectives: (1) To maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West to the current intensity and coverage, provide rangers refresher training, examine Spatial Monitoring And Reporting Tool (SMART) data, evaluate patrol effectiveness and threat reduction; (2) To build a volunteer network from existing volunteer groups and conservation clubs in key universities to conduct nature education activities in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK), repair "Home of the Tiger Nature Trail " provide training on use of the Nature Education Manual for Wildlife Conservation, provide training on designing and producing wildlife conservation campaign materials; and (3) To train undergraduate wildlife students from Kasetsart University on SMART patrol and wildlife monitoring techniques in HKK, provide an overview of the importance of SMART patrol system to protect endangered species, train students on use of GPS patrolling and data collection, provide students an overview of the occupancy survey technique and conducting the field occupancy survey, and other important field methods. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59880 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F22AP00893 Department of the Interior THE SCARCITY OF TIGER PREY IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE KEY LIMITATIONS TO TIGER RECOVERY IN THE SOUTHERN WESTERN FOREST COMPLEX (SWEFCOM). THROUGH THIS PROJECT, PANTHERA PROPOSES TO ADDRESS THIS IN THE SALAKPRA CONSERVATION LANDSCAPE (SCL) THROUGH THREE DISTINCT LINES OF INTERVENTION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO (1) FILL SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL GAPS IN THE ECOLOGICAL MONITORING OF TIGERS AND PREY IN THE SCL (2) CONSOLIDATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROBLEM-ORIENTED APPROACH TO WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN THE LANDSCAPE AND IDENTIFY NON-ENFORCEMENT-BASED INTERVENTIONS AND (3) DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO REDUCE AND REGULATE LIVESTOCK GRAZING PROTECTED AREAS IN THE NORTHERN SCL Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Panthera, Inc. Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 95438 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 95438 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 81763 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 81763 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 81763 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 97796 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 97796 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 274,997 US-GOV-9-F21AP01297-64704 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to (1) Strengthen the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) Patrol System in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) through training, morale boosting support, and monitoring performance; (2) Strengthen the.conservation education in local schools; (3) Monitor tigers and their prey in TYW as indicators of management success; and (4) Train undergraduate wildlife students from Kasetsart University on SMART Patrol and wildlife monitoring techniques. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 5924 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 54076 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,999 US-GOV-9-F10AP00355-59120 Department of the Interior Direct cross-regional support for elephant range States to help them meet their obligations under the CITES Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) Project: carcass detection, law enforcement, population monitoring, and capacity-building Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -63718 Wildlife Conservation Society Monitoring and Evaluation Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00339-61100 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at its current intensity and coverage, to build a volunteer network in Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) from existing volunteer groups and conservation clubs, and train undergraduate wildlife students from Kasetsart University on SMART patrol and wildlife monitoring techniques in HKK. Project activities will include: 1) conduct follow-up monitoring with 18 patrol teams in TYW by providing technical support, refresher training, equipment, and patrol rations; 2) entry, review, and analysis of patrol data into the SMART database; 3) prepare and distribute monthly SMART reports; and 4) build a volunteer network by selecting a group of 40 volunteers, including local school teachers, NGOs, and Thai university students to participate in a 5-day wildlife conservation workshop at HKK; 5) train 30 undergraduate students to receive 20 days of SMART patrol and monitoring techniques in HKK. This project will contribute to the protection and increase of the wild population of Asian elephants in Thailands Western Forest Complex, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. ..This award is provisionally approved for three phases or years funding, with each phase or year's funding dependent upon performance and financial management of the previous phase or year, meeting technical and financial reporting requirements, and availability of ASECF funds. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59768 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -98918 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -4944 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 179,374 US-GOV-9-F15AP00345-61875 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to secure the long-term conservation of the wild elephant population and its habitat in Kaeng Krachan National Park by increasing the effectiveness of protection efforts and reducing human-elephant conflict (HEC) in the region. Project activities will include: 1) support of law enforcement monitoring using SMART software by providing training to guard teams, and field equipment, rations, and supplies for foot patrols; 2) reduction of HEC by promoting and monitoring standard HEC mitigation methods in local and extension of the semi-permanent fence in Huai Sad Yai; and 3) expansion of elephant conservation education directed at villagers from four HEC target sites, follow-up activities with three secondary schools, and an education campaign for tourists. This project will lead to more effective patrolling and law enforcement activities in the Park, better provisioned, trained, and motivated staff who are capable of addressing the threat of elephant poaching gangs, and reduced retaliatory elephant deaths. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 22420 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00765-60633 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to bring tigers back to their natural carrying capacity in the Western Forest Complex, a World Heritage Site. The project has the following objectives: (1) To maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West to the current intensity and coverage, provide rangers refresher training, examine Spatial Monitoring And Reporting Tool (SMART) data, evaluate patrol effectiveness and threat reduction; (2) To build a volunteer network from existing volunteer groups and conservation clubs in key universities to conduct nature education activities in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK), repair "Home of the Tiger Nature Trail " provide training on use of the Nature Education Manual for Wildlife Conservation, provide training on designing and producing wildlife conservation campaign materials; and (3) To train undergraduate wildlife students from Kasetsart University on SMART patrol and wildlife monitoring techniques in HKK, provide an overview of the importance of SMART patrol system to protect endangered species, train students on use of GPS patrolling and data collection, provide students an overview of the occupancy survey technique and conducting the field occupancy survey, and other important field methods. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 30516 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 24745 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59303 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 4039 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59768 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -61131 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -56048 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -1546 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 119,183 US-GOV-9-F11AP00272 Department of the Interior Sustaining Wildlife Guardians in Thailands Forgotten Park Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 30512 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F22AP01651 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO (1) STRENGTHEN THE SPATIAL MONITORING AND REPORTING TOOL (SMART) PATROL SYSTEM IN THAP LAN THROUGH PARK RANGER TRAINING, MORALE BOOSTING SUPPORT, AND MONITORING PERFORMANCE (2) ENHANCE GRASS-BASED OPEN FOREST AREAS TO BOOST UNGULATE POPULATIONS IN THAP LAN BY USING HABITAT MANAGEMENT TOOLS (3) ESTIMATE THE DENSITY OF UNGULATES IN THE CORE AREA OF THAP LAN WITH DISTANCE PROGRAM SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND (4) RENOVATE AN OLD RANGER STATION TO A FIELD WILDLIFE RESEARCH STATION FOR RESEARCHERS AND RANGER FIELD TEAMS. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 106592 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -55589 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 84363 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -10894 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 34194 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 8092 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 18435 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 8779 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 303,558 US-GOV-9-F14AP00475 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to develop a sustainable education program in Thailand addressing the conservation of Asian elephants that improves science literacy, and critical thinking skills in Thai students. Through the project the following will be accomplished: 1) Expand TEIs 10 lesson elephant-centered educational curriculum to 20 Thai schools (10-15 year olds/5th-8th grades), 10 located in Bangkok and 10 in Kanchanaburi. 2) Recruit and train Mahidol university students (recent undergraduates and Masters level graduates in Conservation Biology) to implement TEI curriculum in schools. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Think Elephants International, Inc. Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 38000 Think Elephants International, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 38000 Think Elephants International, Inc. Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F17AP00995 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to, (1) Prevent, detect and control threats to wildlife and habitats through an active intelligence network, (2) Catalyze and facilitate voluntary relocation of forest-interior communities using existing government funds, and, (3) Identify priority sites for strategic purchase of forest-interior enclaves. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Panthera, Inc. Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 84007 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 47779 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 45791 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 45791 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 47,779 US-GOV-9-F16AP00724-60887 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to ensure the viability of the tiger population in the Salakpra Conservation Landscape (SCL) by understanding distribution and dispersal patterns, as well as to reduce the threats to both tigers and ungulate species through improved conservation management practices, enhanced law enforcement and the facilitation of collaborations between all stakeholders. The project objectives are as follows: (1) Determine ecological baselines for tiger populations, and distribution and abundance of ungulate species within Erawan National Park (ENP) and Western Sri Nakarin National Park (SNNP); (2) Reduce threats to tigers, ungulate species and their habitat in the western SCL by 20% in 2017, by conducting a comprehensive threat assessment for the western sector of the SCL, establishing a standardized law enforcement system in the western SCL, training protected area (PA) rangers to collect threat and wildlife sighting on patrol using Spatial Monitoring And Reporting Tool (SMART) model, training PA staff in the use of SMART software, tactical planning, setting up standardized queries and reports and structures, creating a SMART database for individual PA and the entire SCL, and operationalizing SMART across the SCL. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 48688 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -25000 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00052-64199 Department of the Interior To better understand individual differences in elephant behavior and personality within and across elephant groups and its impact on crop-raiding behavior in and around Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanchanaburi. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Research Foundation of The City University of New York Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 1269 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 11986 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9768 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 114,408 US-GOV-9-F21AP01552-62853 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to protect and potentially increase the population of lar gibbon in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK). Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59996 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,996 US-GOV-9-F15AP00762-61262 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to combine management, monitoring and applied research activities developed in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK) to a portion of the Thung Yai East Wildlife Sanctuary (TYE), in order to increase the number and distribution of tigers in TYE in areas where tigers and tiger prey density is below carrying capacity due to human activities. Increased patrolling, camera trapping, radio collaring of female tigers and subadult young, and local participation in patrolling will be part of a coordinated effort to better understand why tigers and prey abundance are low in areas where they should occur at higher densities. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior NGO - Non United States Other Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 67020 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -21247 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 67,020 US-GOV-9-F13AP00462-59828 Department of the Interior Elephant Protection and Education Campaigns in the Western Forest Complex and Capacity.Strengthening of Future Protected Area Managers, Thailand, Year 5 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56257 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00279-59916 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to: 1) Improve protection for elephants and elephant habitat in KKNP and to continue law enforcement monitoring (LEM) work using SMART to help enhance effectiveness of protection work; 2) Reduce humanelephant conflict by promoting standard mitigation methods as well as monitoring the effectiveness of those methods and continuing HEC monitoring to assess the success of the mitigation work; 3) Expand elephant conservation education in the area and to promote the HEC mitigation scheme in order to improve cooperation among park staff, local communities and other stakeholders. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59742 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00253 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to implement a self-sustaining system of wildlife monitoring and patrolling activities in parks, improve understanding of elephant distribution and behavior, and decrease human-elephant conflict incidences and nature crime affecting elephants. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59889 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59889 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00363-63406 Department of the Interior 1) use of SMART data to identify key elephant areas susceptible to encroachment and human-elephant conflicts; 2) increased patrols in national park areas threatened with active encroachment; 3) support to national park and law enforcement agencies for encroachment prosecutions; and 4) operation of Wildlife Crimes Units to investigate and support government law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute wildlife traders. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 22813 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 21146 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 4467 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 8510 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 56,936 US-GOV-9-F12AP00371 Department of the Interior Developing a Human-Elephant Co-Existence (HECx) Training Programme for Thailand based on ZOO-Indias Getting along with Elephants Model Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 60834 Zoological Society of London International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 60834 Zoological Society of London International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00657 Department of the Interior Improving protection of elephants in Salakpra and adjoining PAs in.West Thailand, by strengthening the Smart Patrol Systems using MIST Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 54705 Zoological Society of London Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 32823 Zoological Society of London Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00279-64251 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to: 1) Improve protection for elephants and elephant habitat in KKNP and to continue law enforcement monitoring (LEM) work using SMART to help enhance effectiveness of protection work; 2) Reduce humanelephant conflict by promoting standard mitigation methods as well as monitoring the effectiveness of those methods and continuing HEC monitoring to assess the success of the mitigation work; 3) Expand elephant conservation education in the area and to promote the HEC mitigation scheme in order to improve cooperation among park staff, local communities and other stakeholders. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59742 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00344-61097 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to maintain the SMART patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at its current intensity and coverage and to build a volunteer network in Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) from existing volunteer groups and university conservation clubs. Project activities will include: 1) conduct follow-up monitoring with 17 patrol teams in TYW by providing technical support, refresher training, equipment, and patrol rations; 2) entry, review, and analysis of patrol data into the SMART database; 3) prepare and distribute monthly SMART reports; and 4) build a volunteer network by selecting a group of 40 volunteers, including local school teachers, NGOs, and Thai university students to participate in a 5-day wildlife conservation workshop at HKK. This project will contribute to the protection and increase of the wild population of Asian elephants in Thailands Western Forest Complex, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50234 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00762-61261 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to combine management, monitoring and applied research activities developed in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK) to a portion of the Thung Yai East Wildlife Sanctuary (TYE), in order to increase the number and distribution of tigers in TYE in areas where tigers and tiger prey density is below carrying capacity due to human activities. Increased patrolling, camera trapping, radio collaring of female tigers and subadult young, and local participation in patrolling will be part of a coordinated effort to better understand why tigers and prey abundance are low in areas where they should occur at higher densities. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior NGO - Non United States Other Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 45773 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00265-63970 Department of the Interior The purpose of this grant is to obtain an understanding of tiger population trends in Thung Yai East Wildlife Sanctuary (TYE) and Thung Yai West (TYW) and the impact upon those trends of threats emanating from seven villages in TYE so that appropriate management actions may be developed. Specifically the Recipient will: (1) conduct a camera trap survey in TYE using about 50 camera trap points at 4-5 kilometers spacing, placed in two blocks of 25 trapping points per block and conducted over a 2 month period; (2) conduct a similar camera trap survey in TYW; and (3) undertake a rigorous analysis of the threats emanating from the seven villages that are found in the northwestern valley that runs through TYE by recording data in three areas on human activities, sign of target wildlife species, livestock grazing, tiger predation, location of poaching, poaching patterns. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 2 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F09AP00131 Department of the Interior Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Monitoring, and Human - Elephant Conflict Mitigation in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -62453 Wildlife Conservation Society Monitoring and Evaluation Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00724-60888 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to ensure the viability of the tiger population in the Salakpra Conservation Landscape (SCL) by understanding distribution and dispersal patterns, as well as to reduce the threats to both tigers and ungulate species through improved conservation management practices, enhanced law enforcement and the facilitation of collaborations between all stakeholders. The project objectives are as follows: (1) Determine ecological baselines for tiger populations, and distribution and abundance of ungulate species within Erawan National Park (ENP) and Western Sri Nakarin National Park (SNNP); (2) Reduce threats to tigers, ungulate species and their habitat in the western SCL by 20% in 2017, by conducting a comprehensive threat assessment for the western sector of the SCL, establishing a standardized law enforcement system in the western SCL, training protected area (PA) rangers to collect threat and wildlife sighting on patrol using Spatial Monitoring And Reporting Tool (SMART) model, training PA staff in the use of SMART software, tactical planning, setting up standardized queries and reports and structures, creating a SMART database for individual PA and the entire SCL, and operationalizing SMART across the SCL. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 23688 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00592 Department of the Interior lnstitutionalizing Support for Wildlife Guardians in Thailand's Forgotten Parks: Lasting Protection for Elephants and their Habitat through Forest RangeiTraining and Comriunity.Support in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 49957 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 49957 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00923-59882 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to (1) improve protection for elephants and elephant habitat in KKNP and continue law enforcement monitoring (LEM) work using MIST to help enhance effectiveness of protection work, (2) reduce humanelephant conflict (HEC) by promoting standard mitigation methods as well as monitoring the effectiveness of those methods and continuing HEC monitoring to assess the success of the mitigation work, and (3) expand elephant conservation education in the area and promote HEC mitigation scheme to improve cooperation among park staff, local communities and other stake holders Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 17273 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00324-62643 Department of the Interior Protecting Asian elephants through the integration of ecological research and conflict mitigation in the Salakpra Conservation Landscape, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 55961 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F10AP00360-59847 Department of the Interior Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Monitoring, and Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, year 6 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 1726 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00345-61876 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to secure the long-term conservation of the wild elephant population and its habitat in Kaeng Krachan National Park by increasing the effectiveness of protection efforts and reducing human-elephant conflict (HEC) in the region. Project activities will include: 1) support of law enforcement monitoring using SMART software by providing training to guard teams, and field equipment, rations, and supplies for foot patrols; 2) reduction of HEC by promoting and monitoring standard HEC mitigation methods in local and extension of the semi-permanent fence in Huai Sad Yai; and 3) expansion of elephant conservation education directed at villagers from four HEC target sites, follow-up activities with three secondary schools, and an education campaign for tourists. This project will lead to more effective patrolling and law enforcement activities in the Park, better provisioned, trained, and motivated staff who are capable of addressing the threat of elephant poaching gangs, and reduced retaliatory elephant deaths. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -37066 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00473-62544 Department of the Interior (1) building capacity and systems to better aggregate, manage, and analyze multiple information streams on illegal wildlife trade through the use of a single intelligence platform across sWEFCOM; (2) formalizing sWEFCOM action plans for combating wildlife crime within each PA and build cross-PA relationships necessary to carry out targeted LE interventions; and (3) promoting additional information-sharing outside of the PA network and facilitate collaboration between other national law enforcement agencies to develop trusted relationships and ongoing cooperation in combating wildlife crime. U.S. Agency for International Development Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Panthera, Inc. Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 70677 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 70,677 US-GOV-9-F19AP00363-63409 Department of the Interior ENCROACHMENT IN BUKIT BARISAN SELATAN NATIONAL PARK, SUMATRA Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56936 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 56,936 US-GOV-9-F19AP00362-60774 Department of the Interior 1) monitor an intelligence-investigation unit in KKNP by providing technical support, training, equipment, and travel costs; 2) provide refresher training and support for ground-based patrolling inside KKNP, including technical help with patrol planning, and SMART data analysis; 3) reduce HEC by promoting standard mitigation methods, monitoring effectiveness, and monitoring temporal and spatial changes in elephant crop-raiding behavior; and 4) conduct outreach activities in local communities to raise awareness of wildlife conservation issues. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 54557 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 140 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,988 US-GOV-9-F16AP01044-65050 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COUNTER WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING FROM PANGOLIN RANGE STATES IN AFRICA AND ASIA TO CHINA, BY LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR REDUCING CONSUMER DEMAND FOR PANGOLIN IN THREE CHINESE PROVINCES IDENTIFIED AS BEING MAJOR HUBS FOR CONSUMPTION OF ILLEGALLY TRADED WILDLIFE. THIS PROJECT IS INTENDED TO CONSERVE ALL EIGHT SPECIES OF PANGOLIN BY ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF CONSUMER DEMAND IN CHINA WHICH DRIVES POACHING AND TRAFFICKING IN PANGOLIN RANGE STATES. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 1 SELECTING PRECISE BEHAVIOURS TO CHANGE 2 IDENTIFYING BARRIERS AND BENEFITS TO DESIRED BEHAVIOURS 3 DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO CHANGE BEHAVIOURS 4 PILOTING THE BEHAVIOUR CHANGE STRATEGIES AND 5 BROAD-SCALE IMPLEMENTATION.THE SCOPE OF WORK WAS CHANGED TO SHIFT PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FROM CHINA TO THAILAND IN SPRING 2020. THE SHIFT TO THAILAND WAS IN RESPONSE TO THE RECIPIENT BEING UNABLE TO REGISTER TO LEGALLY OPERATE IN CHINA DUE TO NEW LAWS THAT WERE PUT IN PLACE AFTER THE GRANT WASAWARDED. THE RECIPIENT WILL CARRY OUT THE ORIGINAL ACTIVITIES IN THAILAND WITH A CONTINUED FOCUS ON THE SAME TARGET POPULATION CONSUMERS OF PANGOLIN PRODUCTS . CARRYING OUT THIS WORK IN THAILAND IS PART OF THE RECIPIENT S EXISTING PROGRAM STRATEGY IN THAILAND AND THE RECIPIENT IS ALREADY CARRYING OUT SIMILAR, ONGOING ACTIVITIES. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -42859 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management -7517 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 93,234 US-GOV-9-F18AP00206-62911 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to identify remnant hawksbill nesting population along 500 km of Thailand coast in which to establish community based conservation programs. The intent of this project is to protect hawksbill nests and nesting females from poaching. Activities include: Year 1; (1) Synthesize all reported hawksbill nesting within past 5 years; (2) visit communities where nesting has been reported to confirm recent or current nesting and threats through interviews and conducting night time surveys; (3) during community visits document presence and sale of hawksbill shell and other sea turtle products; and (4) support 4 Thai representatives to participate in regional training workshop in Cambodia on sea turtle biology and conservation methods. Year 2: (1) conduct capacity building and training workshop for 16 participants from four Thai Provinces and additional representatives from Thai Navy and Dept. of Marine and Coastal Resources that are or will be involved in on ground nesting beach conservation projects. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Loma Linda University Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 17003 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11288 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 28,291 US-GOV-9-F18AP00379 Department of the Interior The goal of this two-year project is to promote coexistence of Asian elephants and humans (HECx) by working with the government and communities in the Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) of Thailand, a mosaic of protected areas (PA) and regionally significant elephant conservation landscape. Project objectives include: 1) set baselines for the distribution, composition and occupancy of elephants and livestock in PAs, with a monthly monitoring program in place to inform an adaptive HECx approach; 2) build upon a socio-economic and HEC database through surveys and HEC monitoring and conduct annual meetings and awareness raising in two villages to develop a long-term HECx plan; and 3) implementation of elephant early warning systems in two villages. Project activities include: 1) conduct camera trap (CT) surveys to understand spatio-temporal distribution of elephants as well as livestock incursions into the PAs; 2) conduct CT surveys at watering holes and mineral licks in the PAs, as well as entry/exits used by elephants in four villages; 3) build a long-term individual ID database for elephants; 4) provide an elephant ID guide and training for PA managers and staff; and 5) analyze CT data on species movement and integrate it into mitigation strategies. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 53963 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -53963 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 41919 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -41919 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 95,882 US-GOV-9-F18AP00206-65040 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to identify remnant hawksbill nesting population along 500 km of Thailand coast in which to establish community-based conservation programs. The intent of this project is to protect hawksbill nests and nesting females from poaching. Activities include: Year 1; (1) Synthesize all reported hawksbill nesting within past 5 years; (2) visit communities where nesting has been reported to confirm recent or current nesting and threats through interviews and conducting night time surveys; (3) during community visits document presence and sale of hawksbill shell and other sea turtle products; and (4) support 4 Thai representatives to participate in regional training workshop in Cambodia on sea turtle biology and conservation methods. Year 2: (1) conduct capacity building and training workshop for 16 participants from four Thai Provinces and additional representatives from Thai Navy and Dept. of Marine and Coastal Resources that are or will be involved in on ground nesting beach conservation projects. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Loma Linda University Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 34752 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 24183 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -8362 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 4052 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 29386 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 3296 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -2385 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -8111 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 2040 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 12767 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11490 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 10987 Loma Linda University Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 80,493 US-GOV-9-F11AP00266 Department of the Interior Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Monitoring, and HumanElephant Conflict Mitigation in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, year 7 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 61153 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 2279 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00362-60775 Department of the Interior KAENG KRACHAN NATIONAL PARK (KKNP) IS HOME TO ONE OF THAILAN Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59988 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,988 US-GOV-9-F13AP00835 Department of the Interior Institutionalizing support for wildlife guardians in Thailand's forgotten parks: Lasting protection for tigers and their habitat through forest ranger training and community support in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50437 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 50437 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00473-62545 Department of the Interior Piloting Systems of Intelligence-Led Wildlife Crime Prevention in the Southeastern Western Forest Complex Thailand U.S. Agency for International Development Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Panthera, Inc. Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -70677 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity Agency for International Development, Development Assistance 70,677 US-GOV-9-F15AP00345-61877 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to secure the long-term conservation of the wild elephant population and its habitat in Kaeng Krachan National Park by increasing the effectiveness of protection efforts and reducing human-elephant conflict (HEC) in the region. Project activities will include: 1) support of law enforcement monitoring using SMART software by providing training to guard teams, and field equipment, rations, and supplies for foot patrols; 2) reduction of HEC by promoting and monitoring standard HEC mitigation methods in local and extension of the semi-permanent fence in Huai Sad Yai; and 3) expansion of elephant conservation education directed at villagers from four HEC target sites, follow-up activities with three secondary schools, and an education campaign for tourists. This project will lead to more effective patrolling and law enforcement activities in the Park, better provisioned, trained, and motivated staff who are capable of addressing the threat of elephant poaching gangs, and reduced retaliatory elephant deaths. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59486 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00870-62354 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to reduce illegal trade of tiger and rhino horn in the Mekong Region. The project will support the following objectives: (1) Analyze the rhino and tiger supply chain; (2) Increased investigative collaboration between Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, including engagement with Thailands Anti-Money Laundering Organization and counter narcotics actors; (3) Increased arrests of high-level actors in criminal syndicates. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -11000 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -11000 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00923-59138 Department of the Interior Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Monitoring and HumanElephant Conflict.Mitigation in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, year 8 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 54983 Wildlife Conservation Society Monitoring and Evaluation Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00611-63174 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to promote police-led cross-border intelligence sharing between governments on wildlife trafficking particularly tigers and rhinos and thereby increasing successful arrests of high-level traders. This will be done by supporting initiation of a dedicated law enforcement and intelligence analysis unit the LEEO (Law Enforcement Extension Office) and providing essential equipment, hiring an intelligence analyst to work with a seconded, dedicated Royal Thai Police (RTP) officer; having that RTP officer collect, analyze, develop and distribute information/intelligence as needed among the ASEAN WEN countries; providing expert guidance to those countries; and developing streamlined and effective training and networking events. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 49943 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 49943 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP00265-59483 Department of the Interior Tiger, prey and detailed threat surveys in Thung Yai Wildlife Sanctuaries to inform tiger conservation interventions Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56934 Wildlife Conservation Society International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00786-60723 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to bring the population of tigers back to its natural carrying capacity in this World Heritage Site. This will be done by: (1) maintaining the Smart patrol system in TYW by (a) training park rangers, (b) replacing broken GPSs and digital cameras with new ones, (c) supporting ration costs and other important field supplies, (d) examining data collected for errors and quality and enter data into MIST database, (e) arranging monthly meetings with heads of the patrol teams and facilitate the meeting, (f) preparing monthly reports using MIST and make them useful for management improvement, (g) distributing the cost for patrol rations and providing other morale boosting supplies and materials for patrol teams, and (h) measuring progress using functions in MIST software to evaluate patrol efforts and effectiveness in reduction of threats; (2) publishing 1,000 copies of the 2-volume manual titled Nature Education for Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Species; (3) presenting a training workshop on the manuals for school teachers and a second workshop for local NGOs and government; and (4) setting up the International House of Conservation at Kasetsart University to initially work with about 60 students by establishing the following (a) necessary room renovations, (b) 10 stations of visual and sound labs (computer sets and head phones) for self-study of international conservation projects, (c) a small meeting room (10 seats) for small group teaching, seminar, and group discussion among the students, and (d) cabinets for DVDs of conservation and nature programs in WEFCOM and around the world, books, brochures, reports, and papers from international conservation projects including WEFCOM, and reading corners for self-learning. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 6881 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00611-59643 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to promote police-led cross-border intelligence sharing between governments on wildlife trafficking particularly tigers and rhinos and thereby increasing successful arrests of high-level traders. This will be done by supporting initiation of a dedicated law enforcement and intelligence analysis unit the LEEO (Law Enforcement Extension Office) and providing essential equipment, hiring an intelligence analyst to work with a seconded, dedicated Royal Thai Police (RTP) officer; having that RTP officer collect, analyze, develop and distribute information/intelligence as needed among the ASEAN WEN countries; providing expert guidance to those countries; and developing streamlined and effective training and networking events. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50000 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F14AP00577-63543 Department of the Interior "The purpose of this proposal is to enable the recovery and protection of tigers and tiger prey in Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be done by networking with the Department of National Parks and other NGO tiger researchers to develop the capacity in the Salakpra Zoological Society of London (ZSL)/Elephant Conservation Network (ECN) team and relevant rangers to undertake basic tiger surveys; acquiring baseline data on tiger and tiger prey distribution and densities in Salakpra; and supporting the integration of tiger survey findings into the Salakpra patrol system...Specifically, this will include: 1) recruiting a project assistant; 2) providing equipment to the tiger team needed to implement the project; 3) arranging a five day field course on tiger and tiger prey survey techniques in Huai Kha Khaeng for the tiger team and relevant rangers; 4) carrying out a 4 day study trip for the tiger team (about 12 people) to another tiger site (e.g. Thap Lan NP) that uses similar tiger survey techniques to those planned for this project; 5) implementing the camera-trap surveys for tigers; 6) implementing the ungulate surveys to measure ungulate occupancy; 7) logging the data from the camera-traps and foot surveys into the database; 8) analyzing the data on a regular basis so it is available for patrol planning and deployment; 9) providing feedback at Salakpras Protected Area Committee management meetings to ensure that findings of this project are integrated into the Salakpra management and protection system; and 10) organizing a tiger conservation network gathering at the end of the project to share findings with project advisors and their tiger team colleagues in order to discuss future collaborations and what next? ." Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -18599 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 55,797 US-GOV-9-F15AP00344-61096 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to maintain the SMART patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at its current intensity and coverage and to build a volunteer network in Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) from existing volunteer groups and university conservation clubs. Project activities will include: 1) conduct follow-up monitoring with 17 patrol teams in TYW by providing technical support, refresher training, equipment, and patrol rations; 2) entry, review, and analysis of patrol data into the SMART database; 3) prepare and distribute monthly SMART reports; and 4) build a volunteer network by selecting a group of 40 volunteers, including local school teachers, NGOs, and Thai university students to participate in a 5-day wildlife conservation workshop at HKK. This project will contribute to the protection and increase of the wild population of Asian elephants in Thailands Western Forest Complex, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -16889 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F22AP00035 Department of the Interior THIS PROJECT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR KNOWLEDGE OF ELEPHANT BEHAVIOR AND TO THE STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE THREATS TO ELEPHANTS BY PREVENTING HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT (HEC) USING A UNIQUE, ELEPHANT-CENTRIC APPROACH. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT BENEFITS TO THE PEOPLE OF KANCHANABURI, THAILAND, AND CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THAI POLICYMAKERS AND SCIENTISTS. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO REFINE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONALITY IN WILD ASIAN ELEPHANTS, INVESTIGATE HOW PERSONALITY TRAITS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HEC, AND DETERMINE WAYS THAT MITIGATION STRATEGIES CAN BE IMPLEMENTED MORE EFFECTIVELY WHILE ACCOUNTING FOR ELEPHANT PERSONALITIES AND COGNITION. PROJECT OBJECTIVES ARE TO: (1) EXPAND THE FREQUENCY OF OBSERVATIONS FROM WATCHTOWERS TO MONITOR ELEPHANT INTERACTIONS WITH FARMERS AS ELEPHANTS APPROACH AND ENTER CROP FIELDS (2) OPTIMIZE COLLECTION OF VIDEOS TO GATHER BEHAVIOR AND ELEPHANT POPULATION DEMOGRAPHIC DATA (3) ASSIGN THE PERSONALITY TRAITS OF INNOVATION, NEOPHILIA, BOLDNESS, AND AGGRESSION TO INDIVIDUAL ELEPHANTS BOTH IN AND AROUND SALAKPRA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (4) SUPPORT FARMERS AND PARK RANGERS IN THEIR DAILY WORK AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PROJECT (5) COMPILE AND SHARE WITH FARMERS THE PERSONALITY PROFILES FOR ELEPHANTS OBSERVED IN MAE PLA SOI (MPS) AND THA MA NO Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Research Foundation of The City University of New York Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 156542 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 25200 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 3973 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 2675 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 4536 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -28797 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -7402 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 130 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 160098 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -22470 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -5099 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 4776 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 12245 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 94 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 596 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 2862 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 37648 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -1872 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -15795 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -24008 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -2444 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 2821 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 7840 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 2548 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 3530 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 5636 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9613 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 316,640 US-GOV-9-F12AP00718-59122 Department of the Interior Elephant Protection and Education Campaigns in the Western Forest Complex,.Thailand, Year 4 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56222 Wildlife Conservation Society International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00462-61087 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to (1) maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West to the current intensity and coverage, (2) improve awareness of local communities and schools through nature education campaigns on elephant and wildlife conservation in key schools and communities close to Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary as the best elephant site in WEFCOM, and (3) set up International House of Conservation to strengthen international experience on conservation concepts and practices with the focus group of ~ 60 students annually from Department of Conservation and Department of Forest Biology, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56257 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F11AP00211 Department of the Interior The Recipient will to maintain and increase the globally significant population of endangered pileated gibbons in Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary (KARN) by using gibbons as a flagship to generate enhanced cooperation between the protected area authori Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 19800 World Wildlife Fund Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00052-64201 Department of the Interior Develop an ethogram of wild elephant behavior specific to crop-raiding elephants that can be used by other researchers and conservationists when identifying individual elephants or collecting behavioral data. Using the ethogram, night vision equipment, video cameras and voice recorders, collect comprehensive, ethological (observable behavior) data of elephants from five watchtowers in local communities and two protected area watering holes in and around Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary over a two-year period Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Research Foundation of The City University of New York Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 2224 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 19044 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 114,408 US-GOV-9-F16AP00870-62353 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to reduce illegal trade of tiger and rhino horn in the Mekong Region. The project will support the following objectives: (1) Analyze the rhino and tiger supply chain; (2) Increased investigative collaboration between Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, including engagement with Thailands Anti-Money Laundering Organization and counter narcotics actors; (3) Increased arrests of high-level actors in criminal syndicates. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50238 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -50238 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F12AP01051-59937 Department of the Interior The Effect of Habitat Fragmentation on the Genetic Variation and Gene Flow among Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) Populations along the Tenasserim Range Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior University of Minnesota Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 63 University of Minnesota Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F21AP01297-60294 Department of the Interior CONSERVATION OF TIGERS THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT, VOLUNTEER NETWORK, AND WILDLIFE STUDENT TRAINING IN THE WESTERN FOREST COMPLEX, THAILAND, YEAR 12" Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59999 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F19AP00473-62387 Department of the Interior Piloting Systems of Intelligence-Led Wildlife Crime Prevention in the Southeastern Western Forest Complex Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Panthera, Inc. Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50293 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 120,970 US-GOV-9-F22AP00032 Department of the Interior The goal of this project is to recover Asian elephants in Thailands Western Forest Complex landscape through effective protection and collaborative human-elephant conflict (HEC) mitigation in World Heritage Sites of Huai Kha Khaeng National Park (HKK) and Kaeng Krachan National Park (KKNP). Project objectives are to: (1) strengthen the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) Patrol System in HKK and KKNP through training, technical support, and monitoring performance; (2) reduce HEC by promoting standard mitigation methods along with monitoring the effectiveness of those methods to examine temporal and spatial changes in elephant crop-raiding behavior; (3) estimate elephant population size in HKK and KKNP; and (4) expand conservation education programs to promote elephant conservation and HEC mitigation schemes to local communities, and improve cooperation among park staff, local communities, and other stakeholders. Project activities are to: (1) conduct follow-up monitoring with 43 patrol teams (5-6 rangers/team) per year in HKK and KKNP and provide technical support, refresher training, necessary equipment, and activities to support morale; (2) train 65 park rangers per year; (3) setup a new SMART Patrol Center in a new building at KKNP to improve its capacity and operation; (4) maintain an existing semi.permanent HEC mitigation fence; (5) monitor HEC effectiveness at HKK and KKNP; (6) develop and promote a real-time HEC warning system to support night response teams; (7) provide necessary equipment, fuel, and ration costs for three HEC night.response teams; (8) use DISTANCE program sampling and dung counts in HKK and KKNP to determine elephant population sizes; (9) conduct nature education campaigns for 15 schools reaching 600 students; and (10) improve and operate the Elephant Conservation Information Center providing updated facilities and information to all visitors and stakeholders. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 198889 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 81617 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 449830 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 45215 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 18101 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -18101 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 161844 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -56363 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -32363 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 47807 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 31354 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 31179 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 5677 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 648,719 US-GOV-9-F14AP00270-61088 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to: maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West to the current intensity and coverage; to improve awareness of local communities and schools through nature education campaigns on elephant and wildlife conservation in key schools and communities close to Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary as the best elephant site in the Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM). Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 57054 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F17AP00924-63463 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to, (1) develop a tiger specific Strategic Action Plan for southeast Western Forest Complex (sWEFCOM), (2) engage communities in tiger conservation by increasing awareness and assessing occurrence of human-tiger-conflict (HTC), (3) strengthen the capacity of management agencies to protect tigers, prey and habitat in sWEFCOM, and, (4) monitor the presence and distribution of tigers in sWEFCOM. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 28800 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 50022 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 65394 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 50,022 US-GOV-9-F13AP00786-60724 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to bring the population of tigers back to its natural carrying capacity in this World Heritage Site. This will be done by: (1) maintaining the Smart patrol system in TYW by (a) training park rangers, (b) replacing broken GPSs and digital cameras with new ones, (c) supporting ration costs and other important field supplies, (d) examining data collected for errors and quality and enter data into MIST database, (e) arranging monthly meetings with heads of the patrol teams and facilitate the meeting, (f) preparing monthly reports using MIST and make them useful for management improvement, (g) distributing the cost for patrol rations and providing other morale boosting supplies and materials for patrol teams, and (h) measuring progress using functions in MIST software to evaluate patrol efforts and effectiveness in reduction of threats; (2) publishing 1,000 copies of the 2-volume manual titled Nature Education for Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Species; (3) presenting a training workshop on the manuals for school teachers and a second workshop for local NGOs and government; and (4) setting up the International House of Conservation at Kasetsart University to initially work with about 60 students by establishing the following (a) necessary room renovations, (b) 10 stations of visual and sound labs (computer sets and head phones) for self-study of international conservation projects, (c) a small meeting room (10 seats) for small group teaching, seminar, and group discussion among the students, and (d) cabinets for DVDs of conservation and nature programs in WEFCOM and around the world, books, brochures, reports, and papers from international conservation projects including WEFCOM, and reading corners for self-learning. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 49575 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00336 Department of the Interior This project aims to improve protection for Asian elephants in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex by developing systems and personnel to respond to and investigate enforcement situations, improve elephant monitoring systems, and empower community leaders in conservation activities. The recipient will: 1) provide training to Special Response Groups through a specialized PROTECT training course; 2) integrate SMART software into management activities; 3) conduct an investigations primer training course using the DETECT training material; 4) provide field equipment such as hammocks, sleeping bags, and compasses; 5) measure uptake of training information; 6) conduct regular camera-trap and patrol-based elephant monitoring; 7) provide administrative support to a local community-directed conservation group; 8) test, implement, and monitor effectiveness of human-elephant conflict (HEC) barriers such as beehive fences, and thorny and unpalatable plant species; and 9) train, support and mentor community-led environmental and HEC patrols. This project is the next step in institutionalizing patrol and HEC-mitigation activities to secure long-term protection of Asian elephants in this Forest Complex. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 55730 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 55730 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F18AP00373 Department of the Interior The Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai landscape (DPKY) supports one of the largest contiguous and growing elephant populations in Thailand. However, it remains threatened by encroachment, poaching, and human-elephant conflict (HEC). The goal of this project is to strengthen protection for elephants in DPKY and transfer and replicate effective HEC solutions to HEC hotspots in southeast Thailand. Project objectives include: 1) empower a civil society network to share grassroots HEC solutions; 2) advance enforcement and training capacity for the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation; and 3) improve wildlife monitoring capacity in partnership with stakeholders. Specific project activities include: 1) strengthen civil society capacity to monitor, mitigate, and report HEC; 2) research and implement innovative HEC mitigation techniques and transfer these skills to select sites in southeast Thailand and convene CSO workshops in order to network, and enhance awareness and responsiveness; 3) support on-the-job-training and mentoring capacity for Rapid Response Units; 4) support Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) implementation; 5) expand elephant monitoring and data analysis to enhance government planning and management capacities. This project will contribute to the conservation of wild Asian elephants in the DPKY forest complex and transfer those methods to other landscapes in Thailand. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 65000 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -65000 FREELAND Foundation Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00339-61099 Department of the Interior Elephant conservation and education campaigns in the Western Forest Complex and capacity Strengthening of future protected area managers, Thailand Year 8-10 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59699 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00339-61098 Department of the Interior "The purpose of this project is to maintain the Smart patrol system in Thung Yai West Wildlife Sanctuary (TYW) at its current intensity and coverage, to build a volunteer network in Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) from existing volunteer groups and conservation clubs, and train undergraduate wildlife students from Kasetsart University on SMART patrol and wildlife monitoring techniques in HKK. Project activities will include: 1) conduct follow-up monitoring with 18 patrol teams in TYW by providing technical support, refresher training, equipment, and patrol rations; 2) entry, review, and analysis of patrol data into the SMART database; 3) prepare and distribute monthly SMART reports; and 4) build a volunteer network by selecting a group of 40 volunteers, including local school teachers, NGOs, and Thai university students to participate in a 5-day wildlife conservation workshop at HKK; 5) train 30 undergraduate students to receive 20 days of SMART patrol and monitoring techniques in HKK. This project will contribute to the protection and increase of the wild population of Asian elephants in Thailands Western Forest Complex, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. ..This award is provisionally approved for three phases or years funding, with each phase or year's funding dependent upon performance and financial management of the previous phase or year, meeting technical and financial reporting requirements, and availability of ASECF funds. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 36845 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 17610 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 37369 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 119,606 US-GOV-9-F11AP00195-63108 Department of the Interior Female Home range size and large ungulate density in Western Thailand: Key parameters for managing tigers Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior University of Minnesota Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 1472 University of Minnesota Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 882 University of Minnesota Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 1208 University of Minnesota Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 11721 University of Minnesota Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00675 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to bring the tiger population back to its natural carrying capacity in the World Heritage Site, including Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) and Thung Yai (TY) Wildlife Sanctuaries. The project will maintain the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) patrol system, provide continuous training and necessary equipment, to ensure a strong law enforcement staff to protect tigers, tiger-prey and other wildlife against poaching. Project will also build a conservation volunteer network at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 53027 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -52441 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 586 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 53,027 US-GOV-9-F12AP01051-63939 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to build local capacity for long-term landscape genetic monitoring, working with local wildlife biologists, patrol rangers and veterinary and forestry students from local universities. Project will provide guidelines and promote rigorous standards for noninvasive genetic sampling. Grantee will assess the genetic diversity of elephants, determine whether there is genetic discontinuity within and among elephant populations across the western landscape, and test whether confinement of elephant populations into small and isolated protected areas disrupt the social structure and long-range dispersal patterns which are critical to population viability. Field sampling will be carried out in western Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior University of Minnesota Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 13836 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 14866 University of Minnesota Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F10AP00377 Department of the Interior Elephant Protection and Distribution Monitoring in the Western Forest Complex, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 23954 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F10AP00365-63198 Department of the Interior Tiger Protection and Distribution Monitoring in the Western Forest Complex, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 22695 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F18AP00896-61864 Department of the Interior Lar gibbons are Endangered. The Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) is one of the last strongholds for this species in Asia. Poaching and habitat loss are major threats to lar gibbon in WEFCOM, and to mitigate this threat WCS-Thailand is working closely with the Government of Thailand to train and equip rangers to protect the lar gibbons of WEFCOM. Lar gibbons are especially sensitive to illegal logging and poaching pressure as they are canopy dwellers, rarely setting foot on the forest floor. Project objectives include: (1) To maintain the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) patrol system in Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) to the current intensity and coverage, and support 22 patrol teams (5 rangers/team) in HKK by providing technical assistance, refresher training, necessary equipment, and patrol ration costs; and (2) To build on previously acquired lar gibbon survey data and establish a baseline population estimate for lar gibbon in the southern area of HKK. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59989 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -49687 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 59,989 US-GOV-9-F11AP00194-63199 Department of the Interior Tiger Protection and Population Monitoring in the Kaeng Krachan National Park, Tenasserim Western Forest Complex, Thailand Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 13651 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F13AP00786-63099 Department of the Interior Conservation of tigers and tiger prey in Thailands Western Forest Complex through law enforcement and education Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 56456 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F21AP01336-64703 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to solidify the recovery of tigers in Thailand's Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai (DPKY) Forest Complex and secure the dispersal to connected environs including Bantaey Chhmar Protected Landscape (BCPL) in Cambodia. Project objectives are as follows: (1) Improve strategic enforcement in DPKY and BCPL; (2) Expand monitoring to increase understanding of tiger population dynamics and dispersal to connected habitat; and (3) Expand wider support for the conservation of tigers, prey and biodiversity in DPKY, BCPL and the Dangrak ecological corridor. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 14284 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 45715 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 60,000 US-GOV-9-F14AP00611-64438 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to promote police-led cross-border intelligence sharing between governments on wildlife trafficking particularly tigers and rhinos and thereby increasing successful arrests of high-level traders. This will be done by supporting initiation of a dedicated law enforcement and intelligence analysis unit the LEEO (Law Enforcement Extension Office) and providing essential equipment, hiring an intelligence analyst to work with a seconded, dedicated Royal Thai Police (RTP) officer; having that RTP officer collect, analyze, develop and distribute information/intelligence as needed among the ASEAN WEN countries; providing expert guidance to those countries; and developing streamlined and effective training and networking events. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior FREELAND Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50000 FREELAND Foundation Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F19AP00473-62386 Department of the Interior Forests across Southeast Asia are slowly being emptied of mammals, reptiles, and birds to fuel demand for status symbols, traditional medicine, and exotic pets. The purpose of this project is to trial systems and processes that better equip enforcement rangers and protected area staff to counter wildlife trafficking in three of five protected areas (PAs) in the southeastern section of the Western Forest Complex (sWEFCOM) in Thailand. This project is intended to conserve threatened species including the Indochinese tiger, Asian elephant, and Sunda pangolin by increasing the Department of National Parks (DNP) and local law enforcement agencies capacity to disrupt wildlife poaching and trafficking. Specific activities of this two-year grant include: (1) building capacity and systems to better aggregate, manage, and analyze multiple information streams on illegal wildlife trade through the use of a single intelligence platform across sWEFCOM; (2) formalizing sWEFCOM action plans for combating wildlife crime within each PA and build cross-PA relationships necessary to carry out targeted LE interventions; and (3) promoting additional information-sharing outside of the PA network and facilitate collaboration between other national law enforcement agencies to develop trusted relationships and ongoing cooperation in combating wildlife crime. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Panthera, Inc. Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50293 Panthera, Inc. Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management 120,970 US-GOV-9-F12AP00923-59846 Department of the Interior Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Monitoring and HumanElephant Conflict.Mitigation in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, year 8 Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 37710 Wildlife Conservation Society Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F16AP00787-61865 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to protect and potentially increase the population of lar gibbon in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. The main objectives of this project are to maintain the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) patrol system in Huai Kha Khaeng to the current intensity and coverage, and to establish a baseline population estimate for lar gibbon in HKK. The following activities will be accomplished: (a) conduct close follow-up monitoring with 22 patrol teams (5 rangers/team) in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary by providing technical support, refresher training, necessary equipment, patrol ration costs, and other morale boosting activities, (b) conduct a population estimate by dispatching teams of three observers to selected listening areas that exhibit topographical features known to be of preference to lar gibbon, and carefully selecting listening posts that provide optimal data collection based on surrounding topography, and (c) after five months of data collection there will be a period of data entry and statistical analysis. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Wildlife Conservation Society Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 59663 Wildlife Conservation Society Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F24AP02272 Department of the Interior THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO COMPLETE ELEPHANT PERSONALITY PROFILES IN AND AROUND SALAKPRA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, ASSESS THE EFFICACY OF THE TARGETED PERSONALITY HEC MITIGATION METHODOLOGY, AND DEMONSTRATE THE SCALABILITY OF HEC PERSONALITY-BASED MITIGATION IN TWO COMPLETELY NOVEL LOCATIONS WITH NOVEL ELEPHANTS: CHANTABURI AND CHACHOENGSAO, THAILAND. THE OBJECTIVES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1) IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL ELEPHANTS IN THE SALAKPRA LANDSCAPE 2) CONTINUE DATA COLLECTION ON PERSONALITY AND COGNITION IN ELEPHANTS LIVING IN AND AROUND SALAKPRA 3) DETERMINE THE EFFICACY OF OLFACTORY DETERRENTS AND HOW THEY CAN BE INTEGRATED INTO THE PERSONALITY-TARGETED MITIGATION PLAN 4) PILOT AND TEST THE TPD USING A SYSTEMATIC BEFORE DURING TEST DESIGN ACROSS MULTIPLE SEASONS 5) ASSESS THE EFFICACY OF A NON-TARGETED PERSONALITY HEC MITIGATION TOOL (NTPD) IN MPS 6) ASSESS THE EFFICACY OF THE TPD AND THE NTPD IN NOVEL VILLAGES WITH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN ELEPHANTS AROUND SALAKPRA 7) EVALUATE THE TPD NTPD AS A SCALABLE HEC MITIGATION METHOD ACROSS LANDSCAPES 8) MAINTAIN AND EXPAND CROSS-CULTURAL MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE BETWEEK U.S. AND THAI STUDENTS 9) HIRE, TRAIN AND SUPPORT THAI AND AMERICAN RESEARCH STAFF AND STUDENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESEARCH 10) PROMOTE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OF THAI RANGERS AND VILLAGERS THROUGH THE Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Research Foundation of The City University of New York Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 203088 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 60495 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 888 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 2177 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 203,088 US-GOV-9-F16AP00324-62644 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to contribute to the conservation of the Asian elephant in the Salakpra Conservation Landscape by enhancing their movement and reducing human-elephant conflict (HEC) events through the adaptation of sustainable land use plans, conflict mitigation, and conservation management programs. Specific activities will include: 1) development of land use/cover maps for the Salakpra Conservation Landscape; 2) collection of elephant ecological data; 3) identification of elephant dispersal routes and high value habitats; 4) development of a landscape scale habitat management plan; 5) training of community members to collect crop-raiding data; 6) compilation and analysis of crop-raiding data into a database; 7) convening quarterly community engagement meetings to share results, develop land use plans, and identify HEC mitigation techniques collaboratively; 8) implementation of crop-raiding mitigation techniques and analyses of their effectiveness; and 9) develop statistical models to identify drivers of crop raiding. This project will lead to improved conservation of Asian elephants in Thailand by producing an evidence-based landscape scale habitat management plan and the utilization of implementation of effective HEC mitigation techniques in the Salakpra Conservation Landscape. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 55961 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00995-63005 Department of the Interior this project will develop methodologies for the collection of baseline data on the abundance, distribution and habitat selections of the Sunda Pangolins. This data will be analyzed using SMART and the ecological monitoring plug-in. The analysis of data will be used to create a targeted patrolling effort that will ensure the protection of critical pangolin habitat and monitoring of poaching hotspots. In addition, community survey data on pangolin poaching, consumption, and trade will be collected as part of outreach activities. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Zoological Society of London Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 25000 Zoological Society of London Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Resource Management US-GOV-9-F19AP00052-64200 Department of the Interior 1) Develop an ethogram of wild elephant behavior specific to crop-raiding elephants that can be used by other researchers and conservationists when identifying individual elephants or collecting behavioral data. Using the ethogram, night vision equipment, video cameras and voice recorders, collect comprehensive, ethological (observable behavior) data of elephants from five watchtowers in local communities and two protected area watering holes in and around Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary over a two-year period Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Research Foundation of The City University of New York Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 11151 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 5745 Research Foundation of The City University of New York Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 114,408