INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF OUR WORLD

SOME OF THE GREATEST GIFTS WE RECEIVE ARE THOSE LEFT TO US IN WILLS. LEGACIES ENABLE US TO BE AMBITIOUS AND DELIVER CONSERVATION WITH GLOBAL IMPACT.

AS WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE AND THE INCREASED PRESSURES FACING THE NATURAL WORLD THIS TYPE OF SUPPORT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO US THAN EVER BEFORE.

The team navigate the narrow, winding canals through the Lac Alaotra marsh in canoes in search of gentle lemurs. This shot was taken from our drone and shows just how much more efficient aerial surveys of the 200 km 2 of marsh can be compared with traditional canoe surveys.

Legacy Story: Monitoring gentle lemurs in Madagascar

Inspired by regular trips to Jersey Zoo, UK supporter Nick Legon left a gift to Durrell in his Will. Some of Nick’s legacy enabled Durrell to purchase a drone and infrared camera equipment and send a team to Madagascar to trial a new monitoring technique for the critically endangered Alaotran gentle lemur. The new infrared drone is already having a measurable impact on our work towards rebuilding healthy wetlands for wildlife and the people who rely on them. We are hopeful that in the longer term this exciting technology can be adapted for use at other sites and with other species in Madagascar.

There is no first world and third world. There is only one world, for all of us to live and delight in GERALD DURRELL

ABOVE Professor Serge Wich of Liverpool John Moores University accompanies Durrell’s Dr Herizo Andrianandrasana and members of Durrell’s local community association on the shore of Lac Alaotra to fly a drone mapping mission for a key piece of gentle lemur habitat (Credit Mike Hudson, Durrell)

Get in touch

Judith recently joined our team as Legacy Manager. She has over 25 years of experience in the Trust industry. She is a lifelong member and supporter of Durrell and was delighted when the opportunity came up to use her skills and knowledge to work for a charity that she is passionate about.

Judith would love to hear from any of our supporters who have chosen to leave a gift in their Will already and hear about their own memories of Durrell and Jersey Zoo. She can also provide guidance to anyone who is considering leaving a gift to Durrell and will handle all enquiries sensitively and with the utmost discretion.

Please contact Judith on +44 ( 0 ) 1534 860065, email judith.freeman@durrell.org or write to her at Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue, Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP