Cases Studies Of Sustainble Development Flashcards
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Ol Pejeta game reserve Kenya
How large is the Ol Pejeta game reserve?
360km*2
What was the Ol Pejeta game reserve before the 1980’s?
Was managed as a cattle ranch where large wildlife were not tolerated
What did the cattle ranch owners do with large herbivores and predators? (Kenya)
Herbivores killed for being competitors
Large predators were killed to prevent livestock predation
What happened after the 1980’s with the Ol Pejeta cattle ranch?
New ownership and management style to ranch cattle and conserve wildlife
What cattle are raised in the Ol Pejeta game reserve?
Boran cattle
Why were Boran cattle chosen for the reserve?
Very hardy
Make efficient use of available food
Resistant to many disease
How are ticks controlled in the Ol Pejeta reserve?
Cattle are dipped regularly in insecticide to kill ticks
Why are ticks controlled in the Ol Pejeta reserve?
Reducing tick population in the reserve improving health of wild herbivores which have fewer tick related health problems as a result
What is done in the Ol Pejeta reserve to reduce predator losses of cattle?
Cattle are kept in BOMAS which are small fenced areas (especially to prevent lion attacks)
How often are the BOMAS moved?
Every 2-3 weeks
What is the benefit of the Bomas and it being moved?
The dung left by the cattle increases soil nutrient levels which increases plant growth including a wide range of plants that may not have grown otherwise
Why are electric fences used for wildlife management in the Kenyan reserve?
High voltage fences are used to prevent poachers form getting in and large game animals escaping
Why are biological corridors needed in the Kenyan reserve?
To link the reserve to other conservation areas
How are the exits to the Ol Pejeta reserve designed?
Allow all species except rhinos to leave freely (as rhinos at risk of poaching)
Strong wooden posts sunk into ground that are too high and too small a gap for rhinos to get through
How are elephant groups led?
Led by the oldest female who have long memories of the location of good supplies of food and water (especially in times of drought)
Some groups will break through fences to get to better areas (biological corridors reduce the need for this)
How are lions tracked in the Ol Pejeta reserve?
Radio collars are fitted on some of the lions in the six prides found in the reserve
Why are lions tracked in the Ol Pejeta reserve?
Helps collect data on their movements and interactions with other lions and there prey
How are drones used in Ol Pejeta?
Wildlife monitoring
Searching for poachers
Why can Ol Pejeta home endangered species?
The reserve is well guarded and managed allowing several endangered species populations to be established
What are 2 examples of endangered species introduced to Ol Pejeta?
Northern white rhino
Grevys Zebra
How is ecotourism used in Ol Pejeta?
Money paid by visitors to see the wildlife helps fund conservation projects
What community support is in place for Ol Pejeta?
Income from the reserve is used to support a range of community projects: Health, education, water supplies
What employment is provided by Ol Pejeta?
Local people are employed in a wide variety of roles
How are cattle helped to maintain community links in Ol Pejeta?
Local farmers helped with breeding programmes to improve cattle quality and income
