Tsavo Conservation Area
The Tsavo Conservation Area (TCA) is approximately 46,000 km2, including Tsavo East and West National Parks, Chyulu Hills National Park, Mkomozi (Tanzania), privately owned land, ranches, conservancies and communal land. The TCA has the largest elephant population in Kenya. Total aerial survey count in 2017 estimated the elephant population to be approximately 12,866 individuals. African Elephant Conservation Research Foundation main objectives are to protect the habitat, elephants and other species in the TCA by conducting management-oriented studies to complement the efforts of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI).
Habitat Conservation
We monitor natural and human caused changes of the habitat and resource availability for wildlife to assist management in habitat conservation. With long-term ecosystem data from the Tsavo Elephant Research Project, we also examine the impact of climate change on the landscape.
Elephant Conservation
The Tsavo Elephant Research Project is the longest study on elephant behavior in the Tsavo Conservation Area. We monitor trends in elephant behavioral ecology related to environmental conditions and human activity. The aim of the research is to provide data and information to assist in the protection of the Tsavo elephant population.
Engage the Community
Community involvement is required for the conservation and management of the habitat, both within the National Parks and adjacent areas which are important seasonal dispersal and movement corridors for elephants. Resolving conflicts between humans and wildlife, and creating a sustainable management plan to conserve resources is therefore critical. Local communities also play a vital role in the fight against wildlife crime.