WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
K-BIAN through strategic partnerships is supporting wildlife conservation in the ecosystem through activities such as wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration, , community engagement, and educational outreach, all aimed at protecting local wildlife and their ecosystems. The activities include:
Wildlife Monitoring and Research
Data Collection: In collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and partners, K BIAN is actively participating in gathering data on species distribution, abundance and behavior to inform conservation strategies.
Research Projects: In collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and partners, the organization is working with researchers to conduct scientific research to understand wildlife populations, their habitats and the threats they face.
Habitat Restoration and Protection
Reforestation and Afforestation:In partnership with other stakeholders, the organisation is spearheading the planting of trees to restore degraded habitats and create new ones.
Invasive Species Control: Together with other stakeholders and community, K-BIAN is working on the control of invasive plant and animal species that are harmful to the native ecosystems.
Education and Awareness: Together with partners in wildlife conservation, the organization is conducting educational programs to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting the ecosystem.
Eco-tourism: The organization is promoting Kakamega Forest for sustainable tourism for the benefit of both the local communities and the wildlife.
Wildlife Clubs:In collaboration with schools, the organization is working with and supporting establishment of wildlife clubs and activities for children and youth to foster an appreciation for nature.
Other Wildlife Conservation Activities
Advocacy and Policy: The organization is advocating for policies that protect wildlife and their habitats.
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES): The organization is advocating for PES programs to incentivize landowners to protect and manage their land sustainably so as to provide specific ecosystem services which include things like clean air and water, pollination, flood control, and carbon storage. The beneficiaries of these services such as businesses or governments in turn compensate the landowners for delivering them.
