Supported by three life-giving rivers and centered on the point where Niger, Burkina Faso, and Benin meet, the Regional Parc W Heartland makes up the largest tract of protected savanna in West Africa and is home to a vast array of wildlife, including the only remaining population of West Africa giraffe and the region’s largest elephant population. Consisting of three national protected parks and several adjacent reserves and buffer zones, the Regional Parc W complex is a rich expanse of savanna woodlands, gallery forests, and flooded plains. Two of the biggest conservation challenges here are human population pressures and desertification—problems AWF plans to address through innovative land use and conservation initiatives.

Conserving Wildlife Preserving biological diversity and viable species populations in the Park W ecosystem. AWF solutions in Regional Parc W: West African Giraffe Conservation	Protecting Land Working to maintain the ecological integrity of the largest tract of protected savanna in West Africa. AWF solutions in Regional Parc W: Adopt African Acres Reforestation of Giraffe Habitat Contributes to Population Recovery in Niger	Empowering People Developing sustainable livelihood strategies for a population with few economic opportunities. AWF solutions in Regional Parc W: Find Us on Facebook	Engaging You! See how you can make a difference for the wildlife and people of the region. Click on these solutions to become involved! AWF solutions in Regional Parc W: Help Equip Scouts in the Regional Parc W Heartland Help Protect the West African Giraffe