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Field Conservation Organisations

African Parks

NAMEAfrican Parks
COUNTRYCentral African Republic
REGIONChinko Ecosystem
COMMENCED2014
AREAS OF FOCUSMonitoring, Research, Anti-poaching, Community, Education, Awareness, Habitat conservation
NO. OF WOLVES IN AREA80-250
KEY STAFFAngela Gaylard, Thierry Aebischer

African Parks takes on direct responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities.

African Parks currently manages 18 parks across Africa, including the Chinko Nature Reserve and surrounding ecosystem. The African Parks model has five pillars:

  • Law enforcement
  • Community development
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Tourism & enterprise
  • Management & infrastructure