The Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) is one of the 3 organizations that the 3P3W climb will support. Located in the Laikipia region of Kenya, LWF does great things for the animals (and people!) of that area. The organization was founded in 1992, so they have 18 years of experience working with the people of Kenya. Here is an excerpt from their website, and a bit more about LWF:
The welfare of people throughout Laikipia is inextricably bound up with the health and productivity of natural environments. Water, forests, rangelands for grazing and other key resources are all at a premium. Wildlife, in forming the basis of an expanding and economically important tourism industry, has become a critical resource. The LWF is holistic in its approach to conservation- recognizing the inter-dependence of people and wildlife, and pursuing an integrated strategy of benefit to both the people and the wildlife, while safeguarding the precious natural resources on which both depend.
Hey Elephants!
Some things LWF does:
- Environmental Education
- Water and Forest Management
- Tourism Development
- Wildlife Conservation
- Rangeland Rehabilitation and Management
Bottom line: Laikipia Wildlife Forum is all about preserving Kenya's great natural resources for all of it's inhabitants, which makes it stand out amongst other similar organizations.
Visit their website for more information!----> Laikipia Wildlife Forum
Skarbs! This is all so cool. I'm so excited for you!! When you return I'll need you to come into my class to be a guest speaker on things you learned/saw/experienced. Ok? Ok!!!!!!!!!!
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