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Introduction
Description of species History and Natural History Conservation work threats Challenges Future
History
Surveys in 2007 confirmed a number of things.
Its range previously estimated at 750 sq km was only 40 sq km. Its population previously thought to be about 2000 birds was estimated to between 90-256 individuals.
Long grass on the Liben plains Ideal habitat for the Liben Lark
Threats
Threat 1 - Agriculture
Threats 1- Agriculture
Threats 2- Overgrazing
Threats 2 - Overgrazing
Conservation work
Consulting local people during all steps of conservation action insures success
Conservation work
Bush infestation decreases grazing areas and habitat for birds Bush clearing by local people to increase pasture and habitat for birds
Conservation work
Section of the plains cleared of bush and scrub more suitable as a habitat for the Liben Lark
Conservation work
Former experimental enclosure of 4 ha
Conservation work
Enclosure made by locals
Detail of the fencing with thorn branches
Challenges
Creating rapport with local communities takes lots of time Finding commitment in people Too many stakeholders to deal with Project is always limited in time Expectation from an NGO is high Policies are not supportive
Future
More time is needed to see change _ Projects are always limited to a few years time. We must ensure sustainability of the project
Sustainability has different meanings. It can be associated to our lifestyle. Using no more than our fair share of the planets resources. It is also associated to balancing our needs to the needs of the environment. It can mean living in harmony with the immediate environment we live in.
Future
One good way of ensuring sustainability is to hand over the project slowly to local people
Establishing a site support group. Establishing a concern group that would stand for the environment. Coming up with a system where local people generate a livelihood from nature.
The End
Picture credits
Cagan Sekercioglu Amano Samarpan Mengistu Wondafrash Paul Donald Yilma Dellelegn