'HCN recognises the deep ecological knowledge of pastoralist herders and integrates technology to enhance wildlife conservation and monitoring'
The HCN combines indigenous ecological knowledge and modern technology by engaging specialist herders from various settlements across the landscape - who have unmatched knowledge of the local terrain and community dynamics. These experienced active herders have extensive understanding and rapport with fellow herders, making it possible for them to extend wildlife monitoring and conservation to wildlife dispersal areas.
Through the HCN, we are observing the movement patterns of endangered wildlife species such as the African Elephant, Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich in community areas adjacent to the Marsabit National Park
In collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service, we are documenting human wildlife conflict (both elephant crop raids and predator conflicts) incidents to map conflict hotspots and areas for intervention
We are working closely with nomadic temporary settlemnts across the landscape to foster co-existence. These foras are critical in conservation and stewardship as they interact on a daily basis with the landscape
Collaborating with the participating herders, we are mapping key areas in the Marsabit landscape. This will guide planning of conservation and rangeland co-management initiatives
INCLUSIVE CONSERVATION. THRIVING LANDSCAPES.
P.O Box 15 - 60500
Opp. Chief's office
Karare, Marsabit
Kenya.
