WWF-Russia proposed re-establishing protection status on former wildlife sanctuaries in Kamchatka

"The existing network of protected areas in Kamchatka is not representative enough,” said Sergey Korostelev, WWF-Russia’s Sustainable Fisheries Programme coordinator. “At present, the network does not cover the whole variety of typical and unique communities and landscapes of the region. In addition, due protection of the three of four Ramsar sites located in Kamchatka was not provided. Even though the territories are designated to be of international importance, this status does not imply any measures to protect the areas from anthropogenic impact. Meanwhile, the protection of these environmentally important areas is a necessary condition for preserving the diversity of peninsular ecosystems.”