Payment For Ecosystem services

The Objective

The Wildlife Foundation (TWF) operates a Land Lease Conservation Program, an innovative approach to securing wildlife corridors and dispersal areas while ensuring economic benefits for local communities. This program is primarily focused on protecting critical habitats around Nairobi National Park and other key conservation areas in Kenya.

By leasing land from Maasai landowners, TWF ensures that these lands remain open for wildlife movement, preventing habitat fragmentation caused by fencing, agriculture, or human settlements. In return, landowners receive financial compensation, creating a conservation model that benefits both wildlife and local communities.