It was such a great pleasure to meet so many of our enthusiastic supporters at the Wildlife Conservation Network Expo in San Francisco last month!
The chance to connect with people who really care about the species and spend time talking about our strategy to save them was a true delight.
One of the most complex challenges facing painted wolf conservation is human-wildlife coexistence. I had the privilege of giving a talk on the subject, which is critical to the species’ survival.
Painted wolves need vast, connected landscapes to survive. Their movements regularly take them beyond protected areas and into places where people live, farm and depend on the land for their livelihoods.
For communities living alongside painted wolves, coexistence is an ongoing challenge and conservation cannot succeed without recognising the needs and concerns of local communities.
For those who couldn’t join us in San Francisco, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the talk and learn about our philosophy behind impactful painted wolf/community coexistence and the critical approach we are taking to support it.
With best wishes
Nicholas Dyer
Chief Executive – Painted Wolf Foundation
Director – Painted Dog Fund
