Mainland Asia

The fragmented forests of Mainland Asia are home to some of Earth’s most treasured and endangered mammal species. Asian elephants, rhino, tigers and leopards roam amongst the foliage alongside numerous bird, reptile and plant species equally in need of conservation.

As the human population on the Asian continent continues its growth, more frequently we see the frontier between urbanization and wild regions develop conflict. Chester Zoo uses it’s skills in alternative sustainable livelihoods and human-wildlife conflict mitigation to ensure a safe future for both the people and wildlife that are found here.

Rapid urbanization is a serious environmental and social challenge, with pollution, poor sanitation and agrochemical waste all factors.

Climate change hotspots in Mainland Asia, particularly in the Himalayas are set to fundamentally transform the region as temperature increases accelerate.

An illegal wildlife trade is rife in the region, with many species poached or illegally obtained in large numbers each year.

Living With Tigers | Our Projects | Chester Zoo

In Nepal our Living With Tigers programme is reducing poverty and promoting human-wildlife coexistence.

We provide horticultural workshops and predator proof pens to villages in South Asia, promoting sustainable and conflict avoidant agriculture.

Our work with the Wildlife Trust of India is helping to secure the future for the Manas National Park in the Indian state of Assam

See all of our projects in Mainland Asia