Patrick Kimeu- Team leader John Karani James Nyumu John Lelekoiten Rais Ledonyo Gerald Mwanzia
For any country to meet its development goals, it has to address environmental issues. Nature sustains lives of humans and wildlife. It is the duty of the government and its citizens to ensure that nature is left intact as it is our life-support. Over the years forest cover has continued to shrink. All the stakeholders in conservation must understand the reality of forests being destroyed and the importance of protecting the remaining wilderness for the survival of people and all living creatures that share our world. Only once this concept is understood can real long term conservation take hold in communities responsible for protecting their environment. The Team has the challenge of reaching out to the communities in order to sensitize them to the environmental problems affecting them as well as protect the Parks & conservation areas from current threats such as poaching, logging, charcoal burning, and loss of habitat.
During the month of June the Mtito Team patrolled the following areas: Kibwezi forest, Chyulu National Park and Tsavo East National park.
18 arrests 113 snares collected 7 bicycles confiscated
The Team based its camp from Kenze and began the month’s patrols in the eastern side of Kibwezi forest. Two charcoal burners were arrested Usalama area.
Maiatatu and Kyusyani primary schools trips The above schools benefited with a school trip each to Tsavo West National Park. The trips were received with much appreciation and the children and teachers could not hide their joy from the experience. During the trips wildlife were seen and the team leader explained the importance and the need of conserving the wildlife.