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Habitat appeal · 17-country network

Protect the habitat. Save the animal.

Every rescue crisis begins with habitat loss. Help WARN fund land protection, forest corridors and buffer zones across its partner network.

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In brief

Deforestation and habitat loss are the root cause of most wildlife rescue crises — orphaned orangutans, snared elephants, trafficked parrots and displaced jaguars all trace back to cleared forest. WARN is a UK-registered global not-for-profit funding partner-led land protection, forest corridors and buffer zones across its 17-country partner network. UK and international donors can give through the habitat appeal or linked species appeals below.

10M+

Hectares of tropical forest lost annually

5

WARN in-network countries

80%

Of orangutan habitat lost in 20 years (Borneo)

£500

Can protect 1 hectare in some regions

Figures: FAO forest assessments; Borneo orangutan habitat data. See sources below.

Habitat loss is not just an environmental issue — it is the root cause of most animal welfare crises WARN responds to. When lowland rainforest is cleared for palm oil, orangutans become orphans. When corridors are severed, elephants raid farms. When cloud forest is converted, parrots and Andean bears lose their home. This page is a hub for habitat protection across WARN's 17-country partner network. Read the orangutan rescue briefing or explore orangutan rescue in Borneo for species-specific context.

In-network appeals linked to habitat

Each species below depends on habitat WARN partners protect. Choose the appeal closest to your concern — or give to this habitat appeal for unrestricted land protection.

In-network WARN appeals and the habitats they protect
Species Habitat Main threat Countries Appeal
Orangutans Lowland rainforest — Borneo & Sumatra Palm oil, logging, mining Indonesia · Malaysia Give →
Jaguars Amazon & Atlantic forest Cattle ranching, soy, roads Brazil · Colombia Give →
Parrots & macaws Cloud forest & lowland Amazon Clearance, trafficking Colombia · Brazil · Indonesia Give →
Elephants Forest corridors & farmland edges Fragmentation, conflict Indonesia · Malaysia Give →
Tigers Sumatran & Peninsular rainforest Logging, snaring, poaching Indonesia · Malaysia Give →
Pangolins Tropical forest & scrub Habitat loss, trafficking Indonesia · Malaysia · Pakistan Give →
Andean bears Cloud forest — Andes Agricultural clearance Colombia Give →
Moon bears Southeast Asian forest Deforestation, bile farming Indonesia · Malaysia Give →
Slow lorises Tropical forest canopy Pet trade, forest loss Indonesia · Malaysia Give →
Sea turtles Coastal nesting beaches & reefs Development, bycatch, plastic All five partner countries Give →

Habitat types in WARN's network

Habitat types WARN partners protect
Habitat typeKey speciesMain threatIn-network countries
Lowland tropical rainforestOrangutans, tigers, pangolinsPalm oil, pulpwood, miningIndonesia · Malaysia · Brazil
Cloud forestAndean bears, macawsAgricultural clearanceColombia
Forest corridorsElephants, jaguarsFragmentation, conflictIndonesia · Malaysia · Brazil · Colombia
Coastal & marineSea turtlesBeach development, bycatchAll five countries
Urban-edge habitatStreet dogs, community catsCulling, neglectPakistan · Indonesia · Malaysia

Country pages cover all 17 in-network programme countries. Newsroom articles may mention other range states for education and search context.

What does WARN fund for habitats?

WARN is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. It raises funds and makes grants to established conservancies and community groups — funding preventative protection so the maximum possible share of your gift keeps species in the wild.

Our in-network focus is Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and Colombia. See also orangutan forest protection, jaguar corridors and where your money goes.

Focus 1

Land Protection

Funding legal protection of critical forest parcels and community stewardship agreements that keep habitat intact rather than converted.

Focus 2

Forest Corridors

Reconnecting fragmented landscapes so elephants, jaguars and orangutans can move, breed and find food across cleared gaps.

Focus 3

Buffer Zones

Working with farming communities at forest edges to reduce human-wildlife conflict before animals need emergency rescue.

Focus 4

Restoration

Tree planting and degraded-land recovery where clearance has already happened — preventative rescue before species disappear.

Choose your gift

Select a symbolic habitat gift, go monthly or one-off. The maximum possible share protects forest and corridors.

Donate £150

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WARN is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation, not a charity, so it cannot claim Gift Aid. The donation case is transparency: low fixed costs and partner-led delivery in the countries where help is needed.

Habitat appeal FAQ

Why does habitat protection matter for animal rescue?
Most animal rescue crises are symptoms of habitat destruction. When forests are cleared, orangutans become orphaned, snares proliferate, and human-wildlife conflict escalates. Protecting habitat prevents the suffering before it starts — making it the most cost-effective animal welfare intervention possible.

What does WARN do with habitat donations?
WARN uses habitat donations to fund land purchase in critical corridors, buffer zone management with local communities, and forest restoration through vetted on-the-ground organisations. Every hectare protected is a preventative rescue operation.

Which habitats are most urgently threatened in WARN's network?
The most urgently threatened habitats in WARN's partner network are the lowland rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra (home to three Critically Endangered orangutan species) and the cloud forests of Colombia (parrot and spectacled bear habitat). Coastal nesting beaches for sea turtles across all five partner countries are also under acute pressure.

Can I direct my gift to a specific species habitat?
Yes. You can give to this habitat appeal for unrestricted habitat work, or choose a linked species appeal — orangutans for Borneo forest, jaguars for Amazon corridors, parrots for Colombian cloud forest, and so on. All in-network appeals fund partner-led work across WARN's 17-country network.

How much land can donations protect?
Land purchase costs vary enormously by country and designation. In some areas, £500 can protect a hectare of critical forest from conversion. Community stewardship agreements can protect much larger areas at lower cost than outright purchase.

Does WARN fund habitat work outside its five countries?
No. WARN's field funding follows its partner network — Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and Colombia. Other regions mentioned on this page (such as Tanzania or Peru) appear as wider conservation context only, not current partner-network countries.

Can I give a symbolic gift for the habitat appeal?
Yes. WARN offers symbolic habitat gifts — protect a hectare, plant a corridor tree, or sponsor a ranger month. Email [email protected] to arrange a symbolic gift certificate.

Is the habitat appeal eligible for Gift Aid?
No. WARN is a registered global not-for-profit animal welfare organisation, not a UK registered charity, so it cannot claim Gift Aid. The case for giving is transparent partner-led delivery with low fixed costs.

How does habitat protection relate to the species appeals?
Species appeals fund rescue, rehabilitation and coexistence for individual animals. The habitat appeal funds the land and corridors that keep species in the wild — preventing the rescue crises those appeals respond to. Many donors give to both.

Where can I read more about deforestation and wildlife?
See the orangutan rescue briefing at /newsroom/orangutan-rescue-indonesia, the rescue guide at /rescue/orangutan-rescue-borneo, and the wildlife guides index at /wildlife-guides for species-specific habitat context.

Sources & references

Orangutan appeal → Jaguar appeal → Orangutan briefing → Donate → All appeals →