Elephant at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project in Kenya Q: What's your personal connection to nature?

Forest Elephant DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO - MAI NDOMBE REDD+ PROJECT Forest elephants are the smaller and more reclusive relatives of the larger savanna elephant. See if you can also spot the elephant in this image!

Elephants at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project Did you find that the community members were actually

The area protects over 740,000 acres of rainforest, which is home to chimpanzees, bonobos and forest elephants

Elephant conservation in Africa is a key focal point for the project. They pose no danger to humans. Aggression in animals develops when they feel threatened by humans. the restoration of the elephants in the concession. The elephants had deserted our concession due to poaching. I cried tears of joy when I saw the first 3 nocturnal images of elephants in our compound.

Lusario Widows’ Group works in a greenhouse provided by Elephant Cooperation and constructed by the Wildlife

local farmers in the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project zone to secure their crop by having Wildlife Works rangers The fence was proven to have deterrence effect, especially on elephants. “Elephants tend to avoid fields with Kasaine fences,” Kasaine says. were erected, we were forced to stay up all night to guard our crops with the help of Wildlife Works rangers Peter is still experiencing frequent elephant invasions, and since the elephants are afraid of invading

a 3 month pilot program sponsored by CHASE Africa in collaboration with Wildlife Works and Save the Elephants

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about charity, but about causes: deforestation, palm oil expansion, mining, national parks devastated, elephants

At the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, a dedicated team of rangers and workshop staff is always on high , even during ranger patrols,” Evans says.  to Deputy Head Ranger, a role he describes as very rewarding. as the Head Ranger when required, which is particularly critical during the fire season.    or, in his absence, the Deputy Head Ranger,” he adds.

While there, you’ll have the chance to witness a thriving mosaic of life including elephants, lions,