Wildlife Restoration Foundation

I am bear safe: iabs is a uniquely effective methodology gaining the buy-in and trust of small businesses in the gateway communities of yellowstone and glacier national parks to deliver bear safety instruction to tourists and local recreationists at key points of intervention. Compelling customizable tools convey a town signature stewardship effort that is recognizable across 14 park gateways through the participation of 420 businesses and vacation rentals, 14 chambers, 4-5 airports, 3 zoos, 2 tribes, and 2 national parks. Through a "bear quiz" reinforcing signage messaging, anyone can become a park bear steward.

Park experience program: the park experience program, also known as the "yellowstone experience" is a growing resource opportunity for our organization. This experience is a repeatable methodology and educational opportunity to take a group of passionate and interested donors on an exclusive tour of yellowstone and the surrounding towns and natural and cultural experiences. All accommodations are provided, as well as transportation and unique dining and wildlife viewing. Wrf's project and conservation missions are highlighted as a part of the wildlife excursions, so our donors are able to see our work in action!

Imofolozi project: the defending a south african wilderness from wildlife crime project, or "the imfolozi project," is a collaborative initiative led by the wildlife restoration foundation (wrf) and the wilderness leadership school (wls) to protect wildlife in hluhluwe-imfolozi provincial park (hip) in south africa and yellowstone national park (ynp) in the us. The project aims to combat sophisticated poaching threats in these iconic parks, which are home to critical populations of endangered species.hip, located in kwazulu-natal province, harbors about half of south africa's wild rhinos (1,500-1,800), while ynp is crucial for conserving bison, grizzly bears, and wolves. However, provincial parks' capacity to fight poaching has diminished due to budget constraints, staff reductions, and pandemic-related challenges. The project leverages wls guides' advanced outdoor skills to supplement anti-poaching efforts. These guides have transitioned into anti-poaching unit assistants, enhancing the effectiveness of ezemvelo kzn wildlife (ekznw) anti-poaching units (apus). Wls has also established rhino and bio-monitoring patrols (rbmps) and community trails to improve surveillance and engage local residents.

I am wildlife safe: the iaws methodology creates broad awareness and empathy for both the charismatic wildlife and those often viewed as pests. Coexistence can be simple when homeowners are educated on how their actions impact wild animals using their yards to survive. Wrf's unique marketing items convey stewardship messaging in vessels real estate agents commonly use to talk about themselves. Think of the appeal to homebuyers and owners that find an agent also cares about natureespecially when natural settings are often a top selling point of a property. Wrf will also provide a crafted social media toolkit to allow partners to announce their partnership to potential clients on various platforms.