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Region: Indonesia

Indonesia spans over 17,000 islands. The region's size, tropical climate and geography support some of the world's highest levels of biodiversity, including 85 parrot and cockatoo species of all shapes, sizes and colours.

CHALLENGES

HOW WE HELP

Indonesian conservation stands at a crossroads, grappling with the dual challenges of rampant and often illicit deforestation and unsustainable exploitation of natural resources. This combination is driving alarming declines in many wild species, including parrots.

The illegal wildlife trade has become a formidable adversary despite rigorous legal protections and prohibitions on exports. The trafficking of native parrots, occurring both within the country and across its borders, inflicts grave consequences on their wild populations while causing profound suffering to individual birds. The crisis is intensified by the ongoing loss of ancient forests, pivotal habitats for species that rely on mature trees for nesting and survival.

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Banner in Bali, Indonesia, cautions against hunting and trapping parrots. © WPT

WPT is collaborating with parrot conservationists and facilities in Indonesia in:

Fighting illegal trade

Addressing the root causes of continued trade

Working with law enforcement to prevent trafficking

Building a network of rescues, conservation NGOs and forestry departments

Building capacity for the successful rehabilitation and release of parrots confiscated from trade

Providing training, infrastructure and other resources to ensure the proper care and release of confiscated birds

Understanding at-risk species

Conducting research on the ecology of largely unknown parrots

Revising out-of-date species status and ecology

Researching the impacts of habitat loss or change

Slowing deforestation

Partnering with the Natural Resources Conservation Agency Indonesia (BKSDA) and local biodiversity groups to involve communities in tree planting events

The Indonesia's parrots urgently need your support. By addressing these unique challenges to their survival, we can ensure that these remarkable birds continue to live and thrive in the wild.

Strengthening wild populations

Reintroducing groups of endangered species to the wild

Developing captive breeding and release initiatives

Installing artificial nest boxes to assist breeding efforts

Supporting law enforcement, rescues and communities

Promoting local awareness of the ecological and economic importance of parrot conservation

Delivering education sessions and workshops in schools

Advising officials on parrot rehabilitation best practices and ensuring parrots return to their native islands

Collaborating with rescue centres to release groups of confiscated parrots

Offering incentives for former trappers to protect nests and patrol areas known to attract poachers

Developing and supporting locally-run ecotourism ventures