Tag #Conservancies

How do community-based conservancies in Africa compare to traditional national parks in terms of wildlife conservation effectiveness?

Community-based conservancies in Africa are proving more effective than traditional national parks in protecting wildlife. A 2021 census showed over 80% of wildlife in the Maasai Mara was in community conservancies, despite them covering only 25% of the ecosystem. This success is attributed to local communities' direct involvement in conservation efforts, leading to increased wildlife populations and reduced human-wildlife conflict.