Projects · Aberdare Conservation Area
Aberdare Joint Surveillance Unit
The fence keeps most wildlife out of farms; AJSU keeps illegal activity out of the forest. Joint patrols and aerial support with KWS backstop the Aberdare fence.
Problem: Even with 410 km of fence, poaching, illegal logging and fast-spreading wildfires can still threaten rhino, bongo and the catchments the Aberdares supply.
Action: The Aberdare Joint Surveillance Unit coordinates ground patrols, aerial support and rapid response with Kenya Wildlife Service and partner agencies.
Outcome: Crime and fire risks inside the conservation area are tackled directly, so the fence investment continues to protect black rhino habitat and the forest blocks that feed rivers downstream.
Goals
- Wildlife crime responseActive
- Wildfire readinessActive
- Joint KWS operationsActive
Partners
- Kenya Wildlife Service
- Kenya Forest Service
Evidence
Reports and knowledge products connected to this programme.
- Rhino Ark Impact Report 2025
Reports · 2025
- 2024 Ragati CheheYear End Report Success Measures Feb2025
Reports · 2024
- TEK LEK Benefits for species recovery Sheppard etal.2024
Reports · 2024
- Evaluation of Road Projects in Aberdares
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