Tiger conservation in the Russian Far East

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Funder	Department of the Interior
Recipient Organization	Wildlife Conservation Society
Country	Russia
Start Date	Nov 24, 2017
End Date	Dec 09, 2022
Duration	1,841 days
Number of Grantees	4
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`63893-38`

Grant Description

The purpose of this project is to increase tiger numbers to carrying capacity in the Russian Far East.

Objectives include, (1) Monitoring tigers and their threats; (2) Improving estimates of tiger prey abundance; (3) Increasing law enforcement control and improve anti-poaching patrol quality of Ussuriskii Reserve; (4) Mitigating impacts of Typhoon Lionrock on tiger habitat by clearing trails post typhoon; (5) Improving quality of care for tigers at the Alekseevka tiger rehabilitation center, by updating veterinary equipment and infrastructure; and, (6) Promoting tiger-friendly roads management outside protected areas.