Bat Conservation International2019年年度报告.pdf

1、SCIENCEFACTSRESULTSRISING UP TO END BAT EXTINCTIONS WORLDWIDEANNUAL.REPORT.FY.2019.welcomeBats have been in existence for more than 50 million years.They provide many benefits in the forms of insect consumption,seed dispersal,and plant pollination.However,bats are under unprecedented threat from wid

2、espread habitat destruction,accelerated climate change,invasive species,and other stresses.Without concerted international action,their populations will continue to fall,driving many species to extinction.Thats where we come into action.Were on a mission to conserve the worlds bats and their ecosyst

3、ems to ensure a healthy planet.We are on the move to deliver world-class conservation in the places where bats need it most.This past year,we have reached some major milestones in the protection of these incredible creatures.Weve led the creation of the first-ever bat sanctuary in Fiji,a significant

4、 step in ensuring the survival of the critically endangered Fijian free-tailed bat.Weve completed the largest agave restoration project in the history of the United States by planting more than 2,600 agaves in southeastern Arizona to provide food to nectar-feeding bats.In Jamaica,weve completed a co

5、nservation roadmap to secure the purchase of Stony Hill Cave the last known roost for one of the most endangered mammals on earth.And thats just the beginning.As a science-based and results-focused organization,we are leading the charge to ensure the worldwide survival of these extraordinary mammals

6、.With your help and the support of partner organizations,we will redefine what is possible in global conservation,through the utilization of cutting-edge tools,technology,and training to create a real,measurable impact.As always,we thank you for your continued support.Your investment is making a glo