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In 2020, I completed walking and rafting across the entire width of the continent of South America along the route shown in the illustration above.This route took me across the Atacama (the driest desert in the world), the South American Altiplano (the second highest highland plateau in the world) and along the tributaries of the…

This report outlines the steps involved in establishing a wildlife conservancy in Kenya according to existing guidelines. Step 1: Feasibility study The first step in establishing a wildlife conservancy is to conduct a feasibility study to assess the suitability of the proposed site. The feasibility study should consider factors such as the size and type…

by Butynski, T.M. (2000) The hirola (or Hunter’s antelope) Beatragus hunteri is a “Critically Endangered” genus and species endemic to south-east Kenya and south-west Somalia. This report compiles much of the information that is available on this species, and reviews and evaluates its taxonomy, abundance, distribution, and conservation status. This report also evaluates the major…

https://www.worldometers.info/food-agriculture/forest-by-country/ (accessed 03-Feb-2023)

Areas with Little Development and Infrastructure in Kenya 1: Turkana County: 3.0308° N, 35.6160° E Turkana County is a county located in the northwestern part of Kenya, bordering Uganda and South Sudan. It is one of the most remote areas in Kenya and is characterized by hot and dry climatic conditions. The county covers an…

Remarks by David Brand, CEO New Forests Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Forum 2018–31 October 2018 There is growing recognition that we have collectively overlooked one of the most important solutions to climate change—forest conservation and reforestation. A recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)1 and consensus from leading conservation organizations WWF…