Cat SG Members Lao PDR

I am the founder and director of Association Anoulak, dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity in the Annamite Mountains of Laos: a biodiversity hotspot, home to numerous endemic and little studied species and under severe threats. It holds several species of regional and global conservation concerns including wild cats (Asiatic golden cat; clouded leopard; marbled cat). Most of our work is implemented in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park (https://goo.gl/maps/rwEpVLHRDxk2TQM76) Association Anoulak implements activities on:

• Biodiversity research and monitoring for conservation to understand the distribution, monitor wildlife populations and to increase our knowledge on in-situ species ecology and status of the threatened and endemic species in the Annamite Mountains which will inform conservation management
• Community anti-poaching patrols to reduce illegal poaching of species in the wild, allow their populations to remain stable or recover from unsustainable hunting
• Conservation awareness to raise awareness of the local and international community about the biodiversity of the Annamite mountains and the importance of protecting it.
• Community sustainable and alternative livelihoods. to provide alternative and sustainable livelihoods and income to local communities to reduce their reliance on natural resources