Final Report

The implementation of the project brought together for the first time in the history of Hirola conservation, diverse interest groups mainly from among the communities in the Hirola range and those interested in the Hirola. All the groups discussed issues on conservation and management of the species and to develop a community driven plan of action. Implementation of the project resulted in:

•Efforts to Hirola conservation were boosted
•The local community forged a common stand, goal and voice in wildlife conservation in the north eastern province
•Potential areas that could be used as alternative refuge for the Hirola were considered for establishment of conservancy areas
•An integrated National Plan of Action to conserve and manage Hirola in Kenya developed. The plan emphasizes focus on hirola conservation in-situ and provide opportunities for the local communities in the species range to benefit from the conservation efforts
•Emphasis on and efforts towards in-situ conservation of the Hirola articulated
•Best options and approaches in the Hirola conservation set for integration into the action plan for Hirola conservation
•A long term conservation plan sorted for the Hirola and other wildlife in its range.