In the field
TRACKING
BSP has dedicated tracking teams in each of the four mountain bongo protection areas to conserve their remaining populations and protect their habitat. The trackers main activities include: gathering data on the presence and distribution of the remaining bongo populations using visual signs (spoor etc), camera traps & GPS equipment. Gathering photographic evidence of bongos allows us to prioritise areas for protection, which is passed on to government authorities and other conservation organisations, and also enables us to pinpoint new areas of potential bongo habitat to search for new individuals or populations.
OUR INITIATIVES
HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICTS
Removing dangerous traps and snares, monitoring poacher activity, and working with authorities to prosecute offenders, minimising conflicts between humans and wildlife
HABITAT PROTECTION
Cracking down on illegal charcoal and timber extraction by dismantling kilns, confiscating power saws and other tools used for destruction, and handing over perpetrators to the authorities. Alongside these efforts, planting trees and educating children about the crucial role of preserving their habitat
INTELLIGENCE
The BSP tracking teams collect vital human intelligence and pass this on to government partners such as law enforcement agencies, intelligence agencies, and other stakeholders in order to combat criminal activities and maintain national security
COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS
Raising awareness of BSP’s conservation efforts and working closely with community members in their areas of operations and local schools to educate them on the importance of conservation and sustainable practices is essential
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Sangare Conservancy, Mweiga, Aberdare National Park, Kenya