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PATROL - VOLUME 8

PATROL - VOLUME 8

Appropriate and Sustainable Land Use In a 2009 paper, The Economics of Wildlife Conservation Policy in Kenya, Michael Norton-Griffiths states that although Kenya is some 580,000 km2 in area, only 15% supports continuous agricultural production. The remaining 500,000 km2 of the country consists of rangelands. While some of

Appropriate and Sustainable Land Use

Appropriate and Sustainable Land Use

By Zig Mackintosh In a 2009 paper, The Economics of Wildlife Conservation Policy in Kenya, Michael Norton-Griffiths states that although Kenya is some 580,000 sq km in area, only 15% supports continuous agricultural production. The remaining 500,000 sq km of the country consists of rangelands. While some of

The Decimation of Tanzania's Acacia Forests

The Decimation of Tanzania's Acacia Forests

By Hanks's Voice The anti-poaching rangers of Michel Mantheakis Safaris and accompanying government game scouts patrol their Maasailand, Tanzania hunting area every day of the week, all year round, and are especially vigilant at night and in the wee hours of the morning. Some are perched on the

Camera Traps and Leopard Conservation

Camera Traps and Leopard Conservation

The Use of Camera Traps in Leopard Conservation. Reliable data is vital in any conservation effort. The Isibaya Leopard Conservation Project's objective is to stop the illegal killing of leopards by stock owners in the Matopos region of Zimbabwe by implementing a stock replacement system. Gathering information about

On Patrol with IMPI Horseback Unit (11-minute Video)

On Patrol with IMPI Horseback Unit (11-minute Video)

Using horses in anti-poaching patrols makes it easier for the game scouts to quickly, quietly, and efficiently through the bush. Independent Mounted Patrol Initiative (IMPI) is based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. In this video, the IMPI game scouts explain how they operate and show poachers' different tactics while out

PATROL - VOLUME 7

PATROL - VOLUME 7

Editorial African wildlife conservation faces many challenges. Competing economic priorities, such as poverty reduction and economic development, are high on the list; political leaders prioritize economic growth over wildlife protection. Resources are limited, and conservation efforts require significant financial investment, which can be difficult for countries with limited budgets. READ

Taking Care of Business

Taking Care of Business

Coira and Lauri Goss run Goss Estates with their mother in Northern KZN, South Africa. There are no airs and graces with these determined women whose motto is "just get on with it!" As with many parts of Africa, poaching is a perennial issue where using dogs, spears,