Our programming efforts will focus on where we can provide best value as a membership organization. This means we will nurture the role and functions of devolved wildlife conservation at the County level. This may take place through County Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committees (CWCCC) or similar.

Across the grasslands or rangelands an increase in bare land and bush has been a clear trend all over Laikipia for many years, both on community owned lands and private ranches. Its effects are far-reaching; threatening the lives of people and livestock. LF aims to tackle the formidable task of bringing life back.

Our water programming focus is born from our success in addressing private and community water users through the 29 Water Resource User Associations (WRUAs) with whom we have worked in the Upper Ewaso Ng’iro North Catchment Area (UENNCA).

LF has been the major conservation education player in the Laikipia landscape for over 15 years. Laikipia’s schools and pupils have benefitted from learning excursions supported by donors during this time. The model was highly valued, but not sustainable.

Land use and management provides the overarching umbrella that is required to maintain a landscape approach to the future of Laikipia. The FORUM examined the role that a land trust, easements, and alternative land conservation instruments might play in the long-term future of Laikipia.

For the last 10-15 years, ecotourism in Laikipia has played a significant supporting role in efforts to conserve wildlife, contribute to the economy, and preserve landscape. Private and community ranches increasingly view tourism as a business tool to increase the value of their land and to generate additional economic and livelihood benefits.