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PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE ICCN GUARD FUND

The winner of one of SCB's 2001 Distinguished Service Awards was the Patrol Guards of the Institute Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The field staff of the National Parks and other protected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (former Zaire), particularly the five World Heritage Sites, have continued to work for the conservation of the sites and their unique wildlife throughout the two civil wars that have gripped the country since 1996. This has often been at extreme danger to themselves, with more than 50 lives lost in action protecting these sites. The SCB award was given to these patrol guards for their dedication in the face of danger and difficulty, through armed conflict, to the conservation of the international heritage of biodiversity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The SCB Awards Committee is seeking contributions to a fund established to provide financial support to the families of guards who have been killed or wounded in these conflicts. Please note that the Congolese park service, ICCN, is unable to compensate families of the guards who have died in action. (SCB itself will also provide funds enabling individual medals or plaques to be given to each Guard.) Donations are tax deductible and the funds will be distributed by UNESCO staff directly to the families involved. We are grateful for your support. Contributions should be sent to Stephen Humphrey, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Box 116455, 103 Black Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-6455 (Please write "DRC Fund" on your check.)

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