May 22 marks the International Day for Biological Diversity. Themed “Our solutions are in nature,” it is a day to reflect on the importance of healthy natural ecosystems in our lives. But we are in the throes of a global pandemic — no nation or…
We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and very warm wishes for 2010. We apologise for slowing down in blog updates, but hopefully this year we will pick up the slack and you guys can see how we are doing regarding meeting our project goals…
In the heart of Kenya’s Tsavo Conservation Area, Simon Mwakio Mwangemi stands out as a passionate conservationist deeply connected to his community and the land that has sustained generations. For more than 40 years, Mwakio has lived in Bura…
African Wildlife Foundation has collaborated with key partners in Kenya to plant 25,000 trees for restoration of the critically important Mau Forest
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 2011 -- You might not be fully aware of the Mau Forest's…
Sustainable agricultural enterprise, community conservancies, and education campaigns protect wildlife and natural resources across Uganda’s landscapes. Integrating these approaches with local economic growth ensures their continued success as…
With the recent discoveries of Ethiopian wolves in several areas of the Wollo mountain range in northern Ethiopia, researchers have ratcheted up their population estimates of this rare candid species, from between 400 and 500 to as many as 650.Early…
Lowe, B., Muoria, P, Parker, G and Sundaresan S. 2008. Report on the National Survey of Grevy’s Zebra in Kenya. Grevy’s Zebra Technical Committee KWS, Nairobi
VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK, DRC--Renewed conflict is being reported between rebel forces and the army on the outskirts of the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The conflict has all but blocked efforts to protect the area's…