On 16 April 2014, the Samburu County Government officially launched five new conservancies. Three of these – Baragoi Conservancy, Ndoto Conservancy and Nyiro Conservancy – overlap with our Grevy’s Zebra Ambassador Program. The launch theme was “Conservation for Peace and Prosperity”, something that GZT strongly believes in and has been working towards through the establishment of the El Barta Conservation Council.
As a conservation stakeholder already working in the region, GZT will collaborate closely with the new conservancies and the Samburu County Government. A total of 65 community rangers were employed through the conservancies so our Grevy’s Zebra Ambassadors and the conservancy rangers will coordinate their patrols together.
This is a significant milestone for El Barta and will have a positive impact on Grevy’s zebra conservation. With an increased community conservation presence on the ground, GZT will be able to expand its education and research activities to the region.
