FRIENDS
OF
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK NEEDS YOUR HELP
Nowhere else in the world can be seen such a variety and concentration of wild animals in such close proximity to a major city. Nairobi, with a population estimated at 2 million and growing fast, is only a few kilometers away.
The
Park itself is relatively small, just 114 square kilometres, but it is
part of a much larger ecosystem and is home to a wide range of fauna and
flora. This includes rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo, more than a
dozen types of antelope, lion, cheetah, leopard, several hundred species
of bird, crocodile, countless smaller animals and a vast number of different
trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses.
Some animals remain within the Park's boundary all the time, but the majority of the large herbivores, especially the 20,000 or so wildebeest and zebra, migrate in and out of the Park throughout the year. Their movements depend mainly on the availability of water; the Park with its permanent sources of water represents an important dry season reserve. This migration is as important to the Park as the world famous migration that occurs between the Serengeti and Masai Mara.
If Nairobi National Park is to retain its unique character and biodiversity it is essential that the migration routes and wet season dispersal areas continue to be available. As the human population of Kenya grows and development continues apace the pressures on this land inevitably increase. The traditional, pastoralist owners of this land are selling to developers; the resulting subdivision and fencing makes it more and more difficult for the animals to find a route to and from the Park. The Park also faces a more direct threat as the Mbagathi River, which passes through the Park, becomes increasingly polluted with industrial and domestic effluent.
It is against this background that Friends of Nairobi National Park
(FoNNaP) was formed in August 1995. It is a non-profit making society with
a broad-based membership whose primary aim is to safeguard the future of
Nairobi National Park. To this end it works closely with both the Kenya
Wildlife Service and the communities who live and work around the Park:
traditional pastoralists, ranchers, landowners and industrialists. To achieve
its aim FoNNaP inevitably needs money.
If you think that this unique environment should be preserved in its present form, for the benefit of both its resident wildlife and future generations of visitors, please consider supporting FoNNaP - either by becoming a member, making a donation or supporting FoNNaP's various fund raising initiatives. Members receive a regular monthly newsletter keeping them up to date on developments in the Park and FoNNaP activities.
| Kenya Residents | Adult Ksh500 Family Ksh1,000 Student Ksh100 |
| Non Kenya Resident | Adult US$25 Family US$50 Student US$10 |
Cheques payable to Friends of Nairobi National Park
To offer your support or for more information please contact FoNNaP at the address shown below.
Friends of Nairobi National Park
P.O. Box 42076
Nairobi
Kenya
Telephone: +254-2-500622
Fax: +254-2-505866
E-mail contact d.elsworth@cgnet.com
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