THE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION 



OF THE 



WILD FAUNA OF THE EMPIRE 



ORIGIN AND OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY 



The destruction of wild animals throughout the British Empire, 

 more especially in Africa, had become so appalling that in 1903 

 a small Association was formed for the purpose of collecting in- 

 formation as to the number of wild animals killed each year, the 

 gradual disappearance of species, &c., and to take steps so far as 

 possible to check this destruction. The objects of the Association 

 are to create a sound public opinion on the subject at home and 

 in our Dependencies, to further the formation of game reserves and 

 sanctuaries, the selection of the most suitable places for these 

 sanctuaries, and the enforcing of suitable game laws and regula- 

 tions. 



The principal officials in charge of the various sections of 

 British Africa are impressed with the importance of immediate 

 steps being taken for the preservation of African game, and 

 have, without exception, consented to become Vice-Presidents or 

 Honorary Members of the Society. 



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