April webflash

A Rocha Leaders meet in Kenya

Bishop Zac Niringiye

Leaders from all the A Rocha projects around the world, and some of the International Team and Trustees, will be meeting in Kenya this month to learn from one another, and with particular reference to our work in Africa to consider the link between poverty and conservation. The guest speaker will be Bishop Zac Niringiye, from Kampala, Uganda, who is both a scientist and theologian, well known for his commitment to social justice. Delegates will visit several of A Rocha Kenya’s study sites, and learn from their experience of involving local communities in protecting important and threatened habitats.

Long-eared Owls at our French Centre

Long-eared Owls Asio otus roosted in a cypress tree outside the A Rocha France field study centre throughout the winter. The owls were first seen in November, and stayed until March, peaking at over thirty birds. Fifteen were ringed, and it is hoped that the owls will return again next winter.

The A Rocha France centre, Les Tourades, showing the tree in which the owls roosted throughout the winter.

Nairobi conference for conservationists

A Rocha Kenya invites conservationists to attend a conference in Nairobi on 11&12 April 2007. Speakers will include Dr Stella Simiyu and Dr Helida Oyieke of the National Museums of Kenya; Dr Julius Kipng’etich, Director of the Kenya Wildlife Service; and A Rocha leaders from India, France and the UK. More