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Research committee and bulletin for Borneo
CONSERVATION A R O U N D THE WORLD
SALT-WATER CROCODILE PROTECTED IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
During 1969 the WWF supported a survey carried out by Dr Robert H. Bustard of the Australian National University in Canberra of the status of the Salt-water Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in Western Australia. This crocodile was known to have been heavily exploited for its skin; however, no reliable information existed on its present status. After his survey, which was carried out during September/October 1969, Dr Bustard submitted to the Western Australian Government a detailed interim report entitled 'The Current Status of Crocodiles in Western Australia, with Recommendations for Conservation and Managed Exploitation'. The Western Australian Cabinet accepted this report immediately, and announced total protection of the Salt-water Crocodile for a period of 10 years. They also approved intensified conservation efforts with regard to the Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus johnsoni), and much stiffer penalties than heretofore for poachers. Thus has been brought about the total protection of the Salt-water Crocodile in Western Australia--the first protection afforded to the species in Australia, but an example which it is hoped will be followed by the Northern Territory and Queensland. WORLD WILDLIFE FUND,
1110 Morges, Switzerland.
RESEARCH COMMITTEE AND BULLETIN FOR BORNEO
Borneo; (2) to permit the international research community, interested Borneo government departments, and others, to keep abreast of ongoing research and its results; (3) to serve as a vehicle for drawing attention to urgent research problems; (4) to coordinate the flow of information on Borneo arising from many and diverse sources; (5) to disseminate rapidly the initial results of research activity; and (6) to facilitate research by reporting on current conditions. The Borneo Research Bulletin, a publication of the Committee, has been established to further the Committee's goals of advancing scientific research in Borneo. It reports on current research that is in progress and publishes its results, and it contains short research notes that summarize a problem or area of research. It also includes an inventory of urgent research problems, brief news items, and a current bibliography. Anyone desiring to receive the Bulletin, which at present is free of charge, is invited to contact the Editor (undersigned), who will also be glad to supply information on the Borneo Research Committee and its activities, and to receive contributions for the
Bulletin. GEORGEN. APPELL, Editor, Borneo Research Bulletin, Phillips, Maine 04966, USA.
NATURAL LAND AND WATER RESERVES SYSTEM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
As the result of two extended working sessions of The Regents of the University of California, in Borneo scholars, held in 1968 and 1969, an international Borneo Research Committee has been formed. 1965, chartered the Natural Land and Water Reserves The goals of this Committee are: (1) to promote System to establish and maintain a series of natural scientific research, both social and biological, in area reserves throughout the State of California. The 303 Biological Conservation, Vol. 2, No. 4, July 1970--O ElsevierPublishing Company Ltd, England--Printed in Great Britain
SALT-WATER CROCODILE PROTECTED IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
During 1969 the WWF supported a survey carried out by Dr Robert H. Bustard of the Australian National University in Canberra of the status of the Salt-water Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in Western Australia. This crocodile was known to have been heavily exploited for its skin; however, no reliable information existed on its present status. After his survey, which was carried out during September/October 1969, Dr Bustard submitted to the Western Australian Government a detailed interim report entitled 'The Current Status of Crocodiles in Western Australia, with Recommendations for Conservation and Managed Exploitation'. The Western Australian Cabinet accepted this report immediately, and announced total protection of the Salt-water Crocodile for a period of 10 years. They also approved intensified conservation efforts with regard to the Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus johnsoni), and much stiffer penalties than heretofore for poachers. Thus has been brought about the total protection of the Salt-water Crocodile in Western Australia--the first protection afforded to the species in Australia, but an example which it is hoped will be followed by the Northern Territory and Queensland. WORLD WILDLIFE FUND,
1110 Morges, Switzerland.
RESEARCH COMMITTEE AND BULLETIN FOR BORNEO
Borneo; (2) to permit the international research community, interested Borneo government departments, and others, to keep abreast of ongoing research and its results; (3) to serve as a vehicle for drawing attention to urgent research problems; (4) to coordinate the flow of information on Borneo arising from many and diverse sources; (5) to disseminate rapidly the initial results of research activity; and (6) to facilitate research by reporting on current conditions. The Borneo Research Bulletin, a publication of the Committee, has been established to further the Committee's goals of advancing scientific research in Borneo. It reports on current research that is in progress and publishes its results, and it contains short research notes that summarize a problem or area of research. It also includes an inventory of urgent research problems, brief news items, and a current bibliography. Anyone desiring to receive the Bulletin, which at present is free of charge, is invited to contact the Editor (undersigned), who will also be glad to supply information on the Borneo Research Committee and its activities, and to receive contributions for the
Bulletin. GEORGEN. APPELL, Editor, Borneo Research Bulletin, Phillips, Maine 04966, USA.
NATURAL LAND AND WATER RESERVES SYSTEM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
As the result of two extended working sessions of The Regents of the University of California, in Borneo scholars, held in 1968 and 1969, an international Borneo Research Committee has been formed. 1965, chartered the Natural Land and Water Reserves The goals of this Committee are: (1) to promote System to establish and maintain a series of natural scientific research, both social and biological, in area reserves throughout the State of California. The 303 Biological Conservation, Vol. 2, No. 4, July 1970--O ElsevierPublishing Company Ltd, England--Printed in Great Britain