Board Member Name
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Community-rooted conservation in Binga District.
Mucheni Community Conservancy was established to address human-wildlife conflict while protecting biodiversity and building resilient local livelihoods.
History & background
Established in response to escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Binga District lies in the Zambezi Valley escarpment south of Lake Kariba. Communities have long depended on wildlife, fisheries and non-timber forest products while bearing the costs of human-wildlife conflict.
By 2017, escalating crop loss, livestock predation and conflict led community leaders and partners to establish Mucheni Community Conservancy, inspired by Zimbabwe’s CAMPFIRE principles and regional community conservancy models.
Key milestones
Important steps in the formation and growth of MCC.
2017
MCC formally established
Established in Sinansengwe Ward adjacent to Chijalila National Park; seven households voluntarily relocated from the wildlife corridor.
2018
First hunting quota and safari partnership
First quota approved by Binga RDC; partnership with Tokoloshe Safaris established; safari camp and wildlife borehole constructed.
2020
18 Resource Monitors trained
Trained at Mushandike College of Wildlife; MOMS introduced, with SMART and EarthRanger platforms now referenced for monitoring.
2021–2022
Wildlife restocking and community infrastructure
107 animals restocked at Makula Camp; Farmer Field Schools established; bomas, boreholes and social centres rehabilitated.
2025–2026
Governance and enterprise development
MCC Management Board elected; biodiversity monitoring, governance and enterprise development continuing.
Mission
Conserve through community agency
Protect wildlife and natural resources while supporting safer, stronger and more resilient local communities.
Vision
A thriving coexistence landscape
A conservancy where people, livestock and wildlife can coexist within a healthy Zambezi Valley ecosystem.
Values
Participation, evidence and trust
Community leadership, transparency, factual reporting, partner collaboration and respect for local knowledge.
Leadership & Resource Monitors
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Youth / Women Representative
Profile, community role and photo to be added.
Resource Monitor
Patrol role, monitoring experience and field photo to be added.