annual report 2011 - silvery

SGP Annual Report 2011

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President’s Report The 2010/2011 financial year brought about an important event for the Silvery Gibbon Project (SGP), the celebration of our 20 year anniversary. It seemed fitting that founder Dianne Gates has also chosen this year to make the move to QLD and resign from her position on SGP Committee. Di‟s commitment over such an extensive period of time has been testament to her dedication to the conservation of gibbons and she has mentored and influenced the current committee, who continue their strong commitment to the cause. A summary of Di‟s involvement in the project can be found further on in the report. The 20 year anniversary not only gave us a chance to reflect on what had been achieved but this milestone also provided us with the opportunity to look forward and consider the future direction of the project. With virtually all gibbon species remaining in serious trouble, SGP really hopes to expand it‟s assistance to other species as well as providing the ongoing support to the conservation of Javan gibbons. This year presented the opportunity to once again provide some funding for Kalaweit, in particularly for the Klosses Gibbon Project. Please see page 6 for a full report. The Javan Gibbon GCMP continued to progress and provide some clear direction for the linkage of zoo based conservation efforts with the insitu projects. The Javan Gibbon Centre has continued to grow and currently houses 30 gibbons. Enclosures are now being constructed from steel rather than wood and the slightly higher cost should result in a reduction of maintenance expenses. Released pair Echi and Septa continue to do well and although they have moved out of Pattiwel forest they continue to be monitored. On the home front, SGP hosted and collaborated on a number of successful fundraising events. Thanks to those involved in organising these functions as they are a crucial component of SGP‟s income. We are looking forward to the coming year, with some important opportunities for collaboration with other NGO‟s coming to fruition. We are hopeful this will allow SGP to grow as an organisation and contribute greater financial support to gibbon conservation efforts worldwide. Thank you as always to our friends on the ground managing the projects we support and of course to our invaluable committee, all of whom continue to give their time on a voluntary basis. As I prepare this report, I am observing a family of wild Agile gibbons in a tree outside my hut in Bukit Tigapuluh, Sumatra. They are as they should be, free from the threat of the most destructive species on the planet. Outside of their safe boundary though, the threat remains, and it is immense. It renews energy and determination to fight for gibbons everywhere and save the critical habitat that remains. Hearing their call, Clare Campbell

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Project Objectives for 2010/11 The Silvery Gibbon Project provides funding and support for a range of conservation initiatives for the Endangered Silvery (Javan) Gibbon. The aim of the project is to:

a. secure and protect the habitat of the Javan gibbon in Java, b. re-establish the complete fauna of the areas through the reintroduction of Javan

gibbons (Hylobates moloch), c. provide education programs and facilities for the rehabilitation of ex pet gibbons, and d. improve the husbandry standards for all gibbons held in captivity throughout

Indonesia

The overall objectives highlighted for 2010/2011 were to ensure the long term survival of the species through education programs, rehabilitation and reintroduction of ex-captive gibbons and protection of habitat and wild populations with the implementation of successful Gibbon Patrol Units (GPU). This was to be achieved through the;

i. Continual improvement of husbandry and veterinary standards at JGC and at

Indonesian institutions housing gibbons, ii. Progression of reintroduction of ex captive gibbons (including Perth Zoo gibbon), iii. Identification of priority areas of habitat containing;

- wild populations requiring protection, and - habitat that has the potential to sustain a reintroduction program,

iv. Development and implementation of suitable habitat and wildlife protection strategies, and

v. Implementation of effective education programs to reduce illegal pet trade and habitat degradation.

Project Outcomes 2010/11 Reintroduction site surveys In May and June 2011, SGP provided funding for field surveys that were conducted at various locations in West Java to assess suitability for reintroduction of Javan gibbons.

The following locations were identified with a summary of results included below;

Site Alt Size Status Habitat Wild gibbon

Gibbon foods

Human activity

Access

Gunung Tilu

1,200-1,400

7,500 Nature Reserve

100% nature forest

Yes There are 70 species

Low Easy

Kareumbi 700-1,300

15,000 Hunting Park

50% nature forest

No There are 40 species

High Easy

Ciremai 700-3,000

15,500 National Park

75% nature forest

No There are 50 species

Middle Easy

Salak 500-2,500

10,000 National Park

80% nature forest

Yes There are 70 species

Middle Easy


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SGP President, Clare Campbell met with Anton Ario and Noviar Andayani in Jakarta in February 2011 to discuss outcomes of surveys and prioritise areas. It was agreed that several of the locations were suitable and that multiple sites could be selected for various purposes, for example, Hepatitis B and non Hepatitis B release site, ecotourism/ education/ awareness release site. Clare agreed to visit the selected sites with Anton later in 2011 or early 2012.

Visit to Perth Zoo by Javan Gibbon Centre Staff In March 2011, two valued members of the Javan Gibbon Centre in Indonesia, travelled to Perth to undertake two weeks training at Perth Zoo. There trip was sponsored by SGP. Mulya Hermansyah and Iip Latipah Syaepullah had never travelled overseas before, but were welcomed guests of Perth Zoo, where they were introduced to a multiplicity of training tasks; not just in primate care but in other matters of species conservation.

Iip Latipah Syaepullah has been involved in primate conservation for ten years in Java. She was always interested in the research potential of Javan (Silvery) Gibbons, and in 2002 had the chance to work at the newly established Javan Gibbon Centre in West Java. At first she undertook an administrative role, but later assisted in veterinary clinic procedures. There are now 30 gibbons at the centre and some are being prepared for release into the wild later this year or next. Two others have already been released and monitoring shows that they are doing very well in their natural environment. Iip says, “It‟s important. In Java they are endangered; there are not many left”. Iip works along side her colleague Mulya.

Iip and Mulya visiting Scarborough Beach

Mulya Hermansyah also joined the staff at the newly establish Javan Gibbon Centre. When asked why, his reply was, “I love gibbons”. Mulya is a skilled keeper responsible for the daily care of all of the gibbons. He was keen to visit Perth Zoo to gain “new experiences, which I can take back to the Javan Gibbon Centre, and which we can use there”. Both Mulya and Iip stated that it was rewarding for them to be introduced to keeper programs of other animals, including Australian animals. It gave them many insights into the wider field of conservation. Iip stated, “I love it here”, and Mulya said with a smile, “All the keepers were very friendly, very good”.

Mobile Conservation Education Unit The Mobile Conservation Education Unit (MCEU), using the Javan Gibbon and Javan Hawk Eagle as flagship species, has been operating since 2003. Its premise is to work on a conservation education program that moves from school to school or from village to village. During the program to date, the MCEU has worked with about 20,000 school students from elementary school, junior and senior high school, with more than 200 schools and 30 villages visited.

The impacts of this program have been positive with delivery of pet gibbons to the JGC and continued participation in the reforestation program and in assisting the conservation education program. Some of the villages, with about 300 families, have received a clean water supply, and this has become an example of the need to conserve the forest.


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The education program works together with Volunteers as implementer, which has a conservation education program for communities and schools. This program uses material from the Bodogol Conservation Education Centre, and has received positive comments from schools and communities.

During the period April to June 2011, students were also invited to visit the Bodogol Education Centre. In Earth Day 2011, staff conducted a drawing competition with elementary school students. 30 students participated on the day with the aim of increasing the students awareness of forests through pictures.

In June, staff also visited the kampong (sub village) and conducted conservation messages using conservation movies. They visited in two kampong and about 150 communities were involved in the program. In 2010 SGP also provided the opportunity for staff from JGC to spend a week with mobile education team operating out of Jambi. This presented a great opportunity for networking and sharing ideas and the following report was provided by JGC staff

Indonesian Students at a Week Long Conservation Study Program By Muhammad Abduh, Dede Rahmatulloh, Asep Somantri This is an edited version of a report by Abduh, Rahmatulloh and Somantri, who attended a week long Conservation Study Program in Jambi Province, Central Sumatra. Their participation was supported by the Mobile Conservation Education Unit (MCEU), which is run out of the Javan Gibbon Centre in West Java, and supported by the Silvery Gibbon Project in Perth. Using the Javan Gibbon and Javan Hawk Eagle as flagship species, it has been operating for 6 years in Java. Its premise is to work on a conservation education program that moves from school to school and village to village. The study program was hosted by Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS), which runs an Orangutan rehabilitation centre in the Jambi Province. For strengthened capacity in reaching a wider group of people, Javan Gibbon Centre personnel have focused on Mobile Conservation Education Unit activities, supported by Silvery Gibbon Project. We had the opportunity to visit Jambi Province in Sumatra to participate in the Orangutan Conservation, which is run by Frankfurt Zoological Society (with support from Perth Zoo and other conservation organisations) in Bukit Tigapuluh National Park, Jambi Province. The purpose of the visit was to share information and methods in public conservation education activities through mobile unit programs.


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Our visit began on June 28 until July 3 2010. The location was at Open Orangutan Sanctuary, Danau Alo. Other participants came from senior high schools such as, Tungkal Hulu, Tuah Kemuning and Batang Cenaku, with a total of 15 students. Location, domestic travel, board and lodgings were supplied by FZS. FZS staff demonstrated how they conducted education program for students to raise awareness for Orangutan conservation there.

During our visit we were involved in several activities, including:

Day 1 (June 28, 2010)

Arrive in Jambi and to FZS office met with Mr. Piter

Short discussion about mobile education unit in Java

Stay at Hotel

Day 3 (30 Juni 2010)

Identify point interest around Danau Alo

Visit to Orangutan facilities

Staff explained procedures at station and also management for Orangutans including an introduction to behavioural enrichment tools.

Presentation from Mobile Unit in Java and also presentation on Javan Gibbon Centre.

Day 5 (July 2, 2010)

Activities evaluation

Back to Jambi

Day 2 (June 29, 2010)

To the Open Orangutan Sanctuary (OOS) at Danau Alo.

Met the staff, briefing introduction the location

Sharing informal about Mobile Unit in Java

Stay at OOS,

Day 4 (July 1, 2010)

Bird watching around station and identification for species founded.

Reptile introduction

Recycle session and presentation for each person

Games

Amphibian research

Day 6 (July 3, 1010)

Back to Jakarta

The impacts of this visit have been positive in exchanging experiences regarding education activities between two conservation programs which use two important species of primates in Indonesia, Orangutans and Javan gibbons.


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Kalaweit Kloss Gibbon Project At its first meeting of 2011, The Silvery Gibbon Project (SGP) responded to a request by Chanee, Director of Kalaweit Gibbon Project, for support of a new conservation program launched to protect the highly endangered Kloss gibbons. These gibbons are endemic to the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia. Numbers are now so low however, that without urgent intervention, extinction is a likely scenario.

Kloss Gibbons at Kalaweit The objectives of the conservation program are to end trade of the species, initiate a long-term breeding program, and reintroduce select individuals into the wild population on the Mentawai Islands to boost numbers and natural breeding capabilities. The breeding program will take place in Supayang, Sumatra, and is a collaborative effort by Kalaweit, the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and the Siberut National Park. It is the only conservation program for Kloss gibbons in the world. SGP hopes to be able to provide ongoing support for this project and the following report from Chanee provides an update on the Kloss project to date; To date, 4 quarantine enclosures have been constructed at the new site. These enclosures are used temporarily during the first stage, medical screening. The cages are 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5m each, big enough to mix young animals if necessary. Every quarantine enclosure is set with an isolation corridor (for treatment) and septic tank to preserve the environment. Small mesh is used to avoid python intrusion.

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So far there are 4 gibbons in the program and they were paired up in July 2011; Aladini and Jack are paired (both juvenile and Hepatitis B positive) Dihora and Mandu are paired (both young adult and human disease free). There are currently two vets working between Marak and Supayang, working alongside technicians to care for the gibbons. A guard post has also been constructed and a house rented in Supayang for the staff.

Guard post

Fruit storage building

Construction of facilities was the primary focus for this year , and with the initial move of the 4 gibbons now complete, plans are underway for the confiscation of more gibbons. The head of Siberut National Park and West Sumatra KSDA are supportive of the relocation of this project from Marak island to mainland Sumatra and will hopefully support further confiscations from the Mentawai islands to support the program. SGP funds were used primarily to build the quarantine complex and fruit storage building as well as movement of animals from Marak to Supayang. SGP will also assist with the construction of large enclosures in the current financial year.

Kalimantan Kalaweit Gibbon Conservation enclosure


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Global Cooperative Management Program for Javan Gibbons (GCMP)

In August 2010, SGP organised and hosted a workshop for the GCMP. Jointly sponsored by Howlett‟s and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks in the UK, the workshop was required to finalise the Plan of Operation for the program and discuss further the priority conservation initiatives to which the GCMP can contribute. Delegates from Indonesia, Australia, United Kingdom and United States – representing some of the best Javan gibbon conservation expertise internationally– engaged in forthright discussions to improve the position of this species in its natural habitat of Indonesian tropical forests. The GCMP was developed during 2009 as an initiative to provide tangible links between the management of an ex situ population and the in situ conservation of the species. During workshops held during 2008 it was agreed that this was a required measure and could be of great benefit to the conservation of Javan gibbons. Traditionally, many captive species are managed regionally. For example the Javan gibbon has historically been managed as four separate regional populations; Australasia, Europe, USA and Indonesia. Although some transfer has occurred between regions as required the population has not been managed as one unit. Genetic analysis and subsequent recommendations have previously been done on a regional basis and with populations of a very small size, this management style has now been identified as unsustainable. The GCMP provides the opportunity for the separate regional populations to be managed as one metapopulation, providing the best outcomes for genetic pairings and breeding management. The GCMP also provides the opportunity for zoos holding the species to provide financial support to in situ conservation. Some of the key outcomes of the GCMP will be:

1. having a stable, protected and sustainable population of wild gibbons, and 2. a viable and well managed global captive population.

Conservation strategies for the GCMP will work in collaboration with the agreed current Conservation Action Strategy , including ;

1. protection of at least one key area of wild Javan gibbons, 2. re-establishment of at least one new Javan gibbon population, 3. development of the Javan Gibbon Centre and the Javan Primate Centre as centres of

excellence and husbandry education for Javan zoos, 4. through the support of the above centres help eliminate poaching and the illegal pet trade, 5. unite the Javan and international captive populations, 6. improve welfare, husbandry and breeding success within Java and 7. improve record keeping within Javan zoos

During the workshop, the group developed an overall Plan of Operation for the GCMP, highlighting the priority conservation projects and the manner in which these would be supported. With considerable skills amongst the management team, the co-ordinated approach to managing the captive population should ensure long term sustainability and genuine and measurable contribution to in situ conservation.


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The Indonesian government, principally through the Ministry of Forestry, is taking an active role in these conservation efforts. The management and safe return of ex captive gibbons to protected habitats is essential not only for this unique species but as a means of preserving valuable ecological reserves; habitats for a multitude of flora and fauna unique to Java. The Javan gibbon GCMP is only the 4

th such program of its kind for species worldwide.

For some zoos the program represents a significant change in priorities, from ex-situ holding of species to in-situ conservation. This is another huge step forward for the ever changing nature of zoos, and one we hope, will really bring to the forefront the absolute importance of conserving species in their natural habitat.

Delegates at the Javan Gibbon GCMP, Lido Lakes Resort, Java. Throughout 2010 it became apparent that whilst the GCMP has produced excellent plans on paper and funding is available to resource projects, there remains limited capacity to actually implement these initiatives. A proposal has been put forward to employ an Indonesian based Project Co-ordinator to assist with coordinating activities and implementing key actions identified in the Plan of Operation. SGP has offered to provide the funding for this position on a trila basis for the first 12 months with potential for ongoing support. We hope that this will assist the program to move forward. Memberships and Adoptions SGP memberships continued to decline throughout 2010 and 2011 which appears to be a trend common amongst NGO‟s. Membership stood at 111 as of 30 June 2011. Again, this is likely a reflection of the economic downturn and the increase in the number of conservation organisations to support as well as perhaps an evolution of the membership concept and increased availability of information through websites and social media. SGP aims to review membership options for the future, and in the mean time hopes to increase financial members for the coming financial year. Long term memberships are an excellent way for SGP to maintain membership levels required by the Register of Environment organisations and we hope that members will continue to consider this option for renewals . The adoption program continues to provide an excellent opportunity for members and friends to establish a direct connection with one of the gibbons housed at JGC. We have recently reviewed the price structure in an effort to entice more adoptions and bring our program in line with other NGO‟s. Look out for the new adoption packages in the months to come.


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Treasurers Report The Association recorded a deficit of $25,875 for the current year, down from last year‟s surplus of $30,379.This deficit is due to a reduction in income for this financial year however the project holds sufficient surplus funds to manage existing budgets for the next few years. Income was total of $51,280, down from last year with the absence of a major fundraiser. Total expenses were $77,155. $33,227 was provided to the Javan Gibbon Centre for operational costs, veterinary costs and staff development. $17,675 was provided to Kalaweit for the Kloss Gibbon Project. $5,000 was spent on the Mobile Conservation Education Unit (the remaining $5,000 allocated for this project was transferred early in the 2011/2012 financial year). $2,235 was spent on workshop associated travel with SGP committee members continuing to personally cover travel costs. A significant grant from WCA again provided a large component of our total income for the year with $20,500 allocated to SGP. Donations continued to be an important source of income, although considerably down on last year ,with $6,657 derived from these. Again, with the absence of a major event this year, income sourced from events was $6,330. Merchandise generated an income of $4,142, an increase on last year with significant earring sales. A very big thank you to our treasurer Sharon Buckland. It is always a time consuming task doing the books and stocktake at the end of the financial year and Sharon always does an amazing job. Thanks also to Byfields accounting services for taking care of our annual audit Events

Facebook launch In November 2010, SGP launched a new facebook page. Recognising the effectiveness of social media, the intention is to increase the conservation message to an ever larger number of people. Updates on activities of the organisation, as well as photographs, video links and articles on conservation are posted regularly and we now have almost 500 friends.

Tin Shake for Asian Rhinos, Orangutans and Silvery Gibbons The Asian Rhino Project (ARP), Australian Orangutan Project (AOP) and the Silvery Gibbon Project (SGP) have again joined in fundraising efforts and conservation education. These organisations were established by concerned individuals who recognised the grim plight of each of these southeast Asian


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species. Habitat destruction and poaching has had a severely detrimental impact on these animals; and as a consequence the respective organisations face similar challenges. Earlier this year they came together to organise a walkathon. They again came together in a tin shake in early October. As Holly Thompson of SGP put it they “joined forces in the city of Perth to shake tins to raise awareness and funds for these endangered species. All three organisations have been working collaboratively to get the conservation message out there to the general public. Balloons, toys, shirts caught commuters eyes, and it was a successful day”. This is the second tin shake; the first was organised by Amanda Nooyen of AOP in June 2010. She graciously invited the other two organisations to join AOP on the second tin shake on 1

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year. “It was a new fundraising event for us, and allowed us greater communication to the general public about the Asian Rhino Project and our purpose”, said ARP State Manager Sophie Lourandos. Bill Waterer of AOP - and long-time supporter of Silvery Gibbons and Asian Rhinos – was again mingling with the public to raise awareness about the plight of these animals and the efforts being put in place to assist them. Bill has been particularly active in the Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots program, aimed at involving school children in conservation awareness and pro-conservation activities. Bill was able to convince several young students in helping out on the day, shaking tins to raise money for the cause. The day was very successful in raising funds and talking to the public directly about the issues in conservation. More tin shakes are planned for next year.

SGP, AOP and ARP joining forces National Threatened Species Day On Sunday 12 October 2010, The Perth Zoo main lawn was transformed into a conservation hub. National Threatened Species Day is held worldwide and aims to inform zoo visitors of the plight of the world‟s species currently under threat. The Silvery Gibbon Project manned a stall (pictured) situated just in front of the Zoo‟s Silvery Gibbon family which helped to promote the cause.


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Walkathon On 6 March the Silvery Gibbon Project again joined forces with the Australian Orangutan Project and Asian Rhino Project in their annual walkathon. This has become an annual event, aimed at raising funds and awareness for conservation projects for endangered animals in Indonesia.

The scenic walk around Lake Monger attracted many supporters and has been a fun way of involving children and adults in a conservation event. With face painting, coffee van, sausage sizzle, merchandise to buy and a jumpy castle for the kids, the day was a great success. We would like to thank our supporters once again for making the day a success and especially to Rachael at Cheeky Monkey Entertainment, Suzi for her face painting skills and each and every one of our volunteers and supporters. And of course thanks to Bill and Sophie for making it all possible!

A program of the Jane Goodall

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ROOTS AND SHOOTS AT TRANBY COLLEGE: THE CONSERVATION MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN

On 28 March, SGP Committee member Holly Thompson joined Bill Waterer (Australian Orangutan Project) and Sophie Dentrinos (Asian Rhino Project) at Tranby College to talk about the plight of endangered species in Southeast Asia. Sophie discussed Asian Rhinos with children from years 2 to 6 and Holly spoke after her about the plight of Silvery Gibbons. The kids had a lot of questions at the end of the discussion and took part in a quiz, which demonstrated that they had a lot more knowledge about these animals than many adults! Bill spoke to the year ones about Orangutans and Holly and Sophie were also introduced to them.


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Two days later, on the 30 March, Tranby held their annual Asian Market Day and invited the Silvery Gibbon Project to attend. Dianne Gates set up a great merchandise stall, and the kids loved the Moli toys and other merchandise for sale.

This was an initiative of the Roots and Shoots Project (www.rootsandshoots.org), established by eminent primatologist Jane Goodall, and aimed at involving children and young adults in conservation. In Western Australia the program is facilitated by Bill Waterer. A big thank you to Bill for inviting us once again, and to Brooke and the kids at Tranby College. Committee Report

The 2010 AGM was held on the in the Perth Zoo theatre . The following people were elected to committee; President : Clare Campbell

Vice President: Karen Payne

Secretary: Pam Willimott

Treasurer: Sharon Buckland

General Member: Dianne Gates

General Member: Kate O‟Connell

General Member: Robin Stevens

General Member: Holly Thompson

General Member: Luke Newing

General Member: Belle Picchio

Dianne Gates resigned from her position on the Committee at the end of the year, making a move to Queensland with her partner. Dianne and Reg Gates (late), along with six others, founded the Silvery Gibbon Project 20 years ago this year. Dianne Gates- A History with SGP Dianne was born in Tauranga, New Zealand, and as a young person enjoyed walks in the local bush and always had a keen interest in the country areas around her town. Travelling to Europe and meeting Reg in Greece in the early 1970s meant a big change in her life‟s direction. Coming back to NZ, Reg and Dianne started their Zoo Keeping training at Auckland Zoo in 1975. This period, in NZ and Australian Zoos was a time of change, with the emergence of better educated and dedicated people wanting to be involved in Zoos and improving the care of their animals. Dianne and Reg were among a newly growing movement of practical conservationists encouraging Zoos to take conservation action beyond their own councils and boundaries.

http://www.rootsandshoots.org/


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After, travelling in East Africa, and managing a small zoo in Malawi for two years, their commitment to wildlife and it‟s urgent conservation became their main focus. Many of the East African countries are truly spectacular, but Botswana has a very special charm and is still Dianne‟s favourite.

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(Photo by Jenny Sumpton) In 1985 Dianne and Reg migrated to Australia, and Reg took up a position at Perth Zoo caring for Primates. Dianne worked various keeping contracts at the zoo, and in 1989 qualified as a Docent. In 1991 they were two of the six founding members of the Silvery Gibbon Project, where Dianne has maintained her keen interest and invested a lot of energy in promoting the plight of the species. The first initiative of SGP was to raise US$10,000 to undertake a census of the species. It was a pivotal start, and assisted planning of all future efforts. Dianne and Reg were among the leaders of a conservation movement, encouraging zoos to educate their visitors about “the animal, its native habitat, its dignity and its right to space on this shared earth”. Leading our visitors and staff from the curiosity type displays of exotic animals to inspire them to become actively involved in environmental issues, breeding programs for endangered species, and „in situ’ conservation programs. Reg‟s passing in 1999 was a huge shock and loss, and SGP had a very quiet year. However, Dianne recovered and went on to lead the SGP through some excellent years of education, fund raising and progress In Java. These past couple of years Dianne has encouraged younger members of SGP to take a more leading role in the organisation, but she continues to work in support of the Silvery Gibbon Project. All members of the Committee are grateful for the years of dedicated work she has given the conservation movement, and wish her well in the years ahead. Future Planning

SGP, as with several other Perth based NGO‟s has recognised a need to take our organisation to another level in order to generate sufficient funding for planned projects. Volunteer based fundraising, whilst essential for a developing organisation is failing to provide adequate income and we must now consider professional assistance in this area. Funding employees for NGO‟s always represents considerable risk however may be a necessary and viable option if done in conjunction with other organisations. SGP hopes that in the coming year, opportunities may exist to collaborate with other groups to achieve administrative and fundraising outcomes. With many planned activities also now dependant on successful operation of the GCMP it is also hoped that the employment of the project Coordinator will assist to move these important initiatives forward.


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Special Thanks

Thankyou, as always to the SGP Committee and their families. This team is integral to the operation of SGP and we would not be able to generate much needed funds without input from all of you. Extra thanks to those of you involved in the ongoing administrative tasks including accounts, newsletters , memberships, adoptions, minutes, reports and grant applications and special mention must go to Robin, Pam and Di for revising the constitution this year. I would also like to pass on special thanks to the following supporters of SGP;

Perth Zoo and Wildlife Conservation Action for their ongoing support of the project. 2011/2012 will once again deliver an opportunity to take the organisation to a new level and we thank Perth Zoo for assisting our ability to do so financially.

Howlett‟s and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks for their financial contribution and assistance with the GCMP workshop.

Fort Wayne Children‟s Zoo for the their support of the JGC through the GCMP.

Mogo Zoo for their support of the GCMP.

Katie Saunders and Sophie Miller from Mogo Zoo for assisting with merchandise sales.

Bill Waterer for his ongoing support and commitment to SGP. Bill is an absolute treasure and continues to promote the work of SGP and educate WA children about the plight of endangered species.

Perth Zoo Docent Association for their ongoing support of SGP and attendance at events.

Byfields accounting services for assistance with our yearly audit.

Dan Scarporolo for ongoing assistance with our website.

Leif Cocks for his ongoing support and guidance especially with the GCMP.

Jeff and Ursula Beaton for their help with distributing emails and newsletters. Jeff has now taken on the role of Memberships Officer and is doing an outstanding job. Great to have you on board in greater capacity Jeff!

Karen Payne, Robin Stevens,Derek Smith, Kate O.Connell and Anton Ario for the use of their photos.

Tranby College, Yew Chung International School, Bluesands Foundation, Brenton Head and NIDO Petroleum for their generous donations

Thank you also to all of our members and supporters for their financial support throughout the year.

Finally, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Javan Gibbon Foundation and especially to the dedicated staff at JGC for the commitment to providing the best care possible for the gibbons at the centre and progressing the conservation of this species.

Will you hear their call?

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