Conservation Efforts of fiji
Although Fiji is blessed with abundant natural resources, unsustainable development and environmental management practices have led to clearing much of the country’s forests for logging and agricultural conversion– practices that threaten not only forest resources, but also viability of the freshwater ecosystem that the forest protects
(Fresh Water for Fiji- Conservation.org)
Ridge-to-Reef ProgramConservation International is working to develop an, “islandscape– a pioneer model for integrating protected area management from the mountain ridges down to the coral reefs. By balancing conservation with the needs of indigenous communities, resource users, government and corporations, the initiative is demonstrating how conservation can serve at the foundations for a developing economy.”
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Namena Marine ReserveA part of the Coral Reef Alliance, Namena Marine Reserve has been providing a way to utilize tourism as a way of conserving precious ocean ecosystems since it was established in 1997. Namena provides protection to the surrounding barrier reef system and all the species it houses as well as the only known humpback calving site in Fiji and beaches the nesting site of endangered sea turtles.
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Waitabu Marine ParkIn 1998 the Waitabu Village of Taveuni declared its fishing grounds a no-take fishing zone. As a result of heavy overfishing the stocks of fish were small and corals were damaged, but since its designation as a no-take zone the reef has been able to recover and rejuvenate fish stocks. This conservation effort also benefits the health and viability of surrounding fish stocks and also helps to attract more visitors continuing the important role of conservation at Waitabu.
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World Wildlife fund (WWF)The WWF's South Pacific Programme serves many different Melanesian Island countries from its base in Suva, Fiji and organizes conservation field projects, policy reviews and campaigns. WWF is currently working on creating Whale Sanctuaries, establishing 100 Marine Protected Areas and linking them by ecological networks and corridors, and mitigating climate change by conserving biodiversity and establishing community-based ecosystem management within Fiji. Learn more about WWF projects in Fiji: Fiji and the Southern Pacific
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