Cred: Brodie Hopkins
In early February, CCB convened a key meeting to present the findings from a pilot horse patrol project in the New Xade area which borders the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The pilot, designed as part of the KGDEP, was meant to reduce livestock losses and strengthen coexistence between farmers and carnivores (particularly lions). Initial results have been promising, with participating farmers expressing strong support and a clear desire to extend the programme, citing improved livestock protection and reduced conflict incidents by 90%.
Building on this success, with KGDEP now officially at a close, we are excited to announce plans, in conjunction with Department of Wildlife and National Parks, to extend the horse patrols and cover a broader area including two more cattleposts. This next phase, supported with funds from the Lion Recovery Fund and the Wilderness Trust, will see additional trained horse patrollers, additional livestock satellite trackers, and the introduction of enhanced conflict monitoring tools. By gradually scaling up, we aim to provide even greater support to farming communities vulnerable to human-wildlife conflict, thus contributing to livelihood security and enabling coexistence through proactive, community-led interventions.
Building on this success, with KGDEP now officially at a close, we are excited to announce plans, in conjunction with Department of Wildlife and National Parks, to extend the horse patrols and cover a broader area including two more cattleposts. This next phase, supported with funds from the Lion Recovery Fund and the Wilderness Trust, will see additional trained horse patrollers, additional livestock satellite trackers, and the introduction of enhanced conflict monitoring tools. By gradually scaling up, we aim to provide even greater support to farming communities vulnerable to human-wildlife conflict, thus contributing to livelihood security and enabling coexistence through proactive, community-led interventions.
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