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Rhino Ark builds fence in the mountain areas of Kenya for humans and wildlife to live in harmony , protect in general the eco systems of those areas . This leads to reduced deforestation , snaring and poaching . There is tree planting and increased incomes from the local communities crops .
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Beneficiaries
Situation
Human/ wildlife conflict , deforestation , illegal snaring and poaching of wildlife , poverty of local communities whose crops are ruined by wildlife in particular elephants , supply of water
Solution
By building fences humans and wildlife are kept apart . Fences keep the wildlife in areas with connecting corridors , road underpasses and elephant gates . Local communities are employed as rangers in the areas thus earning income and watching for illegal activities . Farmers' crop yields are increased die to no damage by elephants . Children can walk to school safely. Areas are planted with new trees to replace those ruined by deforestation .
