Engaging with the community

People need to live off the land. Ensuring that the surrounding communities are not cut off from being able to reap benefits from a wildlife reserve, is an essential part of protecting what is inside. Income from tourism, areas for extraction of natural resources such as firewood and grass and good communication with leaders are all examples of what we do to promote long-term healthy relationships with the people that actively depend on the reserves resources.

Illegal poaching occurs due to stress within communities such as unemployment and poverty. Being able to deal with the root cause of the problem is a primary steppingstone to reducing illegal activity and protecting wildlife populations.