Northern Rangelands Trust

**Laikipia** Sun Feb 13, 2011 2:48 pm

ABOUT THE NORTHERN RANGELANDS TRUST

The long-term conservation of wildlife in Kenya’s northern rangelands is inextricably linked to the fate of the local pastoralist communities. Yet these communities are politically and economically marginalized, and opportunities for economic growth have been hindered by insecurity and by longstanding ethnic rivalries in the region.

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a non-profit organisation, has historically acted as a catalyst for the establishment of community conservation initiatives in northern Kenya.In 2004, individuals from Lewa teamed with government, private and community conservation initiatives to develop the Northern Rangelands Trust. This umbrella organization is a home-grown institution aimed at addressing home-grown problems and creating long-lasting local solutions. It connects these different interest groups with a goal of collectively developing strong community-led institutions as a foundation for investment in community development and wildlife conservation.

The Northern Rangelands Trust has an expanding membership of Community Conservancies and encompasses over 3 million acres. It provides these communities with a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences, and is a technical, advisory and implementing organisation for its members.

Specific objectives of the Northern Rangelands Trust are:

•Ensure the conservation, management and sustainable use of the natural resources within the Trust Area;
•Promote and develop tourism and all other environmentally sustainable income-generating projects within the Trust Area;
•Promote culture, education and sports of the residents of the Trust Area;
•Promote better health of the residents of the Trust Area through the provision of better health services and facilities;
•Alleviate poverty of the inhabitants of the Trust Area through improved social services, provision of employment and establishment of community-based enterprises;
•Promote and support trusts, corporations, NGOs and other charitable organisations with similar objects to those of the Trust.http://nrt-kenya.org/home.html

For updates and news

http://nrt-kenya.org/news.html

and updated on 7th February with amazing photos of the Rothschild's Giraffes

Lai

**littlewid** Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:02 pm

I have not seen that one before Lai so thanks for posting the links. The photo's of the translocation are just amazing on that one aren't they and the Giraffes look so relaxed as well looking out at the water.

littlewid-x-

**Laikipia** Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:24 pm

This is one that Jackson is involved with so I follow it - I hadn't realised I had never posted the link and info until today!

Lai

**whitestarling** Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:09 pm

That really is great news for the Rothschild's giraffe, and at least they can live in safety. This once again proves that with a bit if effort, and organisation, that community's can be inmproved, and the wildlife benifit.
Thanks for the links Lai
WS

**Laikipia** Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:12 pm

3 updates from NRT

http://nrt-kenya.org/news.html

Lai

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