This project builds on Wildlife Works' first REDD project (Phase I, Rukinga Ranch) which has been protecting forests, flora and fauna since 2006. The aim of this new, larger project is to bring the benefits of direct carbon financing to surrounding communities, while simultaneously addressing alternative livelihoods and protecting vital flora and fauna. Human-wildlife conflict has been a problem in the past, as local agents are directly reliant on the environment as a means for subsistence. This Phase II project directly addresses such sources of conflict in a holistic, sustainable approach, and on a large scale. This Phase II project is classified by VCS as a mega-project, as it is estimated to reduce over 1 million tonnes of CO2-e per year.

Wildlife Works Protects Forests and Communities in Phase II REDD Project

Wildlife Works has expanded on their first REDD project, Rukinga Ranch, with a larger Phase II project that aims to bring direct carbon financing to surrounding communities. The project has been protecting vital flora and fauna since 2006, and is now addressing alternative livelihoods and human-wildlife conflict.

Key Highlights:
- Directly addresses human-wildlife conflict in a holistic, sustainable approach
- Estimated to reduce over 1 million tonnes of CO2-e per year
- Classified as a mega-project by VCS
- Brings benefits of direct carbon financing to surrounding communities
- Protects vital flora and fauna

The Phase II project is a significant step towards holistic and sustainable conservation efforts. By addressing human-wildlife conflict and providing alternative livelihoods, the project creates a positive impact on the surrounding communities. Additionally, the project is estimated to reduce over 1 million tonnes of CO2-e per year and has been classified as a mega-project by VCS. This project showcases the importance of conservation efforts in protecting vital flora and fauna while providing economic benefits to surrounding communities.

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The Kasigau Corridor REDD Project - Phase II The Community Ranches

Wildlife Works' Phase II REDD project builds upon the success of its first project, Rukinga Ranch. The project aims to bring financial benefits to neighboring communities while protecting vital flora and fauna. The project is estimated to reduce over 1 million tonnes of CO2-e per year, making it a mega-project according to VCS.