Dakatcha Woodland
Dakatcha is one of the most threatened coastal forest remnants in Africa; 50% of it has already been converted to farms or pasture. Nevertheless, this Important Bird Area (IBA) still provides crucial habitat for Endangered species like the Sokoke Pipit, Sokoke Scops Owl and Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew.
In 2019, funding from a WLT appeal expanded Nature Kenya’s Kamale Kilifi Weaver Reserve by 810 acres (327 ha). The wetlands now protected by the reserve are known to provide nesting habitat for the Endangered Clarke’s Weaver. In 2021, WLT and other organisations helped to increase the size of another Dakatcha reserve – this one managed by A Rocha Kenya – from 1,517 acres (613 ha) to 3,797 acres (1,536 ha).
Both of our partners work with the people of Dakatcha to monitor their reserves and mitigate illegal activities, such as poaching and charcoal burning within protected areas, as much as possible.
Woodland habitat at Dakatcha. 
Biodiversity monitoring team at Dakatcha 
An endangered Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew foraging at Dakatcha. 
A view over wooded hills of Dakatcha 
A pair of Endangered Sokoke Scops Owls on a branch at Dakatcha. 
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Key Species Protected by Dakatcha Woodland
PROJECT PARTNERS
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A ROCHA KENYA (ARK)
ARK restores habitats and empowers people to be agents and stewards of conservation.
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NATURE KENYA
Connecting nature and people, to promote the study of conservation in Kenya.
