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LIPU-UK ANNUAL APPEALDespite the financial problems affecting us all, wesucceeded in funding those projects we had agreedupon, but it was only possible by using a part of thereserves. This year we have reduced our target, but itis still going to be a real challenge. However, our onlypurpose is to help LIPU in its essential work in Italyand to do that we have agreed to appeal for supportfor the following projects in the year ahead:• Migration of raptors through Sicily – year 9 of10. This survey dovetails with the anti-poachingcamp.• Anti-poaching – the work goes on in Brescia, onthe Messina Strait and in Sardinia.• Supplies for Raptor Recovery centres – theprovision of drugs, dressings etc for the placesthat need it.• The Marine IBA project – year 4. Governmentcuts mean the funding has dried up, so we willstep in to help.We need to raise €46,500 in order to fund this workfully and I hope you will agree that all the causesare worthwhile and worthy of your support. Lastyear, you, our friends and members, respondedmagnificently and raised a total of over £25,000 Ihope you will be able to repeat this splendid level ofsupport. As well as these donations from membersand friends, we are grateful for the valuable supportwe receive from trusts and grant-making bodies.Ali Spring 12Page 29