 We rely on donations to support our projects, research and practical action. Without this support we could not protect the Islands’ wildlife. Your gift will help us to continue this vitally important work.
To make your contribution to our conservation work now: Click Here
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 For UK Supporters
As a registered UK charity, we can reclaim an extra 28p from the Inland Revenue for every pound donated to us by a UK taxpayer. You must pay an amount of income tax at least equal to the tax we will reclaim. If you are able to do so, please sign up to Gift Aid when making your donation. There is Gift Aid section on every donations form.
 For US Supporters
Falklands Conservation is registered and approved as an overseas charity to receive grants from CAFAmerica, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organisation which enables US taxpayers to make a tax-deductible gift to us. We welcome gifts from US donors whether individuals, or companies interested in philanthropic giving. For further information contact www.cafamerica.org.
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PENGUIN APPEAL |
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 The Falkland Islands are one of the most important locations for penguins in the world. Five species breed in the Islands. Some penguins have suffered severe declines in numbers - the reasons for this are not yet fully understood and need urgent investigation. The activities of man pose an ever-growing threat to the marine system upon which they depend. In the Falklands these include offshore fisheries (but we know that this competition for fish and squid is not the main reason for reductions in the populations), seismic surveys for oil and its likely extraction, disturbance from tourism, and increased ocean temperatures leading to poisonous algal blooms and changes to feeding areas and the availability of food. | |
Bill Oddie launching Penguin Appeal in 1994 |
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| Sir David Attenborough, our Vice President, says 'It is vital that Falklands Conservation campaigns for appropriate environmental protection, monitors the effects of potentially harmful events and activities and presses for corrective action as may be necessary. Without their protection, a catastrophe could occur without warning or a steady decline pass unnoticed. Either could spell disaster for penguins. With Falklands Conservation looking after their interests, the decrease in penguin populations may be minimised.'
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Penguin Appeal has enabled us to:
- Purchase 5 island nature reserves
- Undertake a five yearly Falklands wide Penguin Census to detect trends in the populations
- Research penguin diet to find out if there is a link with the commercial fishery
- Rescue penguins from polluted and oiled waters and release them back to the sea after treatment
- Advise landowners and Government on visitor management to penguin colonies to restrict disturbance at breeding times, and publish a ‘Keep Your Distance’ poster.
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Penguin Appeal Reports:
2004-2005 (402kb Adobe Acrobat PDF)
2005-2006 (281kb Adobe Acrobat PDF)
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SEABIRDS APPEAL |
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Please help us protect the globally important populations of Falkland seabirds.
Falklands Conservation has been doing this since 1987, but in today's world there are more and more threats to address both locally and internationally. We are determined to keep seabirds at the forefront of our operations in the Islands.
We need funds to keep up long standing monitoring programmes so that checks can be made on the status of key species. Regular counts at key colonies are a basic part of this work, but we also need to cope with unexpected emergencies. | |
Black-browed albatross on Steeple Jason Island
These birds are now classified as Endangered. |
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A Harmful red Algal Bloom
poisoned many seabirds in 2002
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This rockhopper penguin found
covered in oil was cleaned,
cared for and returned to the sea. | | New developments demand our attention – from an Environmental Impact Assessment for oil exploration expected to take place soon in the North Falkland Basin to new road construction close to seabird colonies, and guidance for tour companies and visitors – particularly to prevent the spread of any diseases.
This year £10,000 is required to help meet transport costs to remote sites (by air and specially equipped Land Rovers), to buy field equipment and to pay for laboratory and data analysis. |
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ISLANDS APPEAL |
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This programme focuses on eradication of rats from offshore islands, which retain excellent tussac grass habitat. Rats have had a devastating effect on the ground nesting native birds of the Falklands (where there are no trees) and as a result many islands support a limited number of wildlife species. A major rat eradication programme is now underway, and we have already cleared eighteen offshore islands. Monitoring visits have shown that key species such as the tussacbird are now returning.
We now need to use these techniques to clear further important, but infested, areas. By removing rats from islands which have good tussac grass cover still intact, they can once again be safe for nesting birds. We need £5,000 each year to cover costs including bait, equipment and transportation (the sites are remote). | |
The endemic Cobb's Wren, found only in the Falklands, does
not survive where rats are present. It is classified as
'Vulnerable' because of its limited range, which we
would like to extend. Photo: Alan Henry |
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WATCH GROUP - A nature club for young Islanders |
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 | | We are asking for your help to support our hugely successful work with young Islanders. We urgently need more funds to continue this work, and its expansion to those over 13 years. Every fortnight we run events in Stanley for 50 children enrolled in our WATCH Group. It is a struggle to maintain the current level of activity, and there is a waiting list of children queuing up to join.
We make great efforts to give young people a first hand experience of the spectacular wildlife of the Falklands. Planting tussac grass and clearing rubbish from beaches helps put damage to rights. Searching for insects and bugs has sparked off an interest in Falkland invertebrates, a geological visit has revealed the extraordinary world of fossils, and instruction has been provided on saving stranded whales and dolphins. These projects have taught the children much about their native wildlife and the environmental threats facing their Islands. |
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The Group has steadily carved a solid and secure place in heart of the Falklands community. Parents and landowners are generous with their support, and the Standard Chartered Bank helps with airfares for trips and educational materials. The children also fundraise for their club with an annual sponsored swim. But it is not enough.
We do not have sufficient funds to meet all the WATCH Group costs. £10,000 is required to meet immediate needs and expand the Group to a wider age range. | |
Vice President Nick Baker with the WATCH Group |
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REMEMBER US |
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 | | A gift in your Will is one of the most valuable ways you can protect the wildlife of the Falkland Islands.
We should all make a Will and can include a gift to charity. It doesn't have to be a lot of money, and may be an item of value. Even a small gift can make a real difference. Some people choose to lease a specified amount, whilst others prefer to member friends and family first, leaving the remainder of their estate to a good cause.
Including a legacy to a registered charity such as Falklands Conservation can reduce the share of an estate taken in tax.
You may choose to make an 'In Memoriam' donation, a personal gift in the memory of a loved one. Many people now prefer to make donations to charity in lieu of flowers at a funeral. |
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Legacies help us to:
- Safeguard colonies of penguins and albatrosses
- Inspire and educate young Islanders to care for their natural heritage
- Restore key habitats by planting tussac grass and eradicating rats
- Advise and assist government and landowners to take care of the wildlife in their guardianship
- Provide nature reserves and sanctuaries
- Research the causes of population declines and threats to survival
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How One Legacy Helped Us
Mrs Kenneally loved birds. In particular, she loved the albatrosses and penguins of the South Atlantic. She left instructions in her Will to support their protection in the Falkland Islands. With her legacy, Falklands Conservation set up a small-scale grant scheme for local landowners. So far, five awards have been made to support practical conservation work which would not otherwise have been done. Every year her legacy will continue to help local people protect the birds she cared about so much. |
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Please Remember Us
If you are considering a legacy and would like further further details, or if you have remembered Falklands Conservation in your Will, we would be very grateful if you could let us know. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence. Be assured that no statement to us about leaving a legacy can be legally binding, and a Will can be changed at any time. |
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| For further information please fill out the: Pledge Form (25kb PDF) |
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| To create an In Memoriam fundraising page for Falklands Conservation go to: www.justgiving.com/falklandsconservation/remember |
