Liberty Township near Powell in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP)
Conservation Success
— Papua, New Guinea —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022
1. Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) Marker
The partnership between Dr. Lisa Dabek's Tree Kangaroo Conservation Project and local landowners in Papua, New Guinea provides a model of wildlife protection for the endangered Matschie's tree kangaroo. Since 1996, TKCP and local PNG people have worked together to create a 187,000 acre protected area, the YUS Conservation Area, to safeguard the tree kangaroo and other other important wildlife.
TKCP helps local coffee growers export their coffee to the USA; profits help local families send their children to school.
TKCP works on health and education projects including education projects including scholarship programs for new teachers and trainings on family health and the environment.
TKCP employs local people including Conservation Area rangers who conduct monitoring and enforcement of the protected area.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has supported the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Project since its beginning and continues to support Dr. Lisa Dabek, founder and director.
Erected by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Environment • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
Location. 40°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grand Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Aldabra Giant Tortoise (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alligator Answers (about 600 feet away); Red-crowned Crane (approx. ¼ mile away); Amur Tiger (approx. ¼ mile away); Markhor (approx. ¼ mile away); Trumpeter Swan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mexican Gray Wolf (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Powell.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022
2. Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
