Conservation
Conservation in Action
How FoASF, communities, researchers and government partners protect the forest together.
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Authoritative information, connected to action.
Each page connects FoASF’s existing knowledge with a clear next step. Historic copy, media and figures are marked for editorial and technical review where needed.
Forest Patrols
Challenge The essential problem facing the Arabuko-Sokoke forest is the ongoing degradation of the forest biodiversity by the forest adjacent communities. As long as the demand for forest and wildlife-related products exists,…
Explore →02Species Monitoring
Data collectionOur teams collect data using CyberTracker and SMART interface to provide clear visuals of the illegal activities hotspots and these are used to target areas for foot patrols and investigative actions.
Explore →03Community Conservation
Covid-19 Support During the COVID-19, Friends of Arabuko Sokoke Forest took a leading role to increase safety of local communities and in collaboration with authorities and Community Forest associations produced and distributed…
Explore →04Restoration
A focused FoASF reference page about Restoration, designed around original field evidence, verified facts and a clear next step.
Explore →05Conservation Education
Conservation EducationThe most important resource around Arabuko-Sokoke Forest are people. The challenges of poverty, natural resource exploitation or climate change will not be resolved in a few years. It will take generations.…
Explore →06Research & Partnerships
A focused FoASF reference page about Research & Partnerships, designed around original field evidence, verified facts and a clear next step.
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- FoASF field and programme records
- Government and research partners
- Current survey or monitoring report
- Named author and technical reviewer
Operationally sensitive ranger, wildlife and location data will be generalised where necessary.
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