Community conservancies in Kyrgyzstan see conservation success against illegal hunting

Community conservancies in Kyrgyzstan see conservation success against illegal hunting

In the rugged mountainous terrains of northern Kyrgyzstan, populations of roe deer, red deer and wild boar are increasing. About a decade ago, these vast terrains that hosted numerous flora and fauna, many of them endemic to the country, were a hub for the illegal hunting and poaching of the species. But community-based conservancies established by local NGOs are helping species make an effective comeback, conservationists say. “The local commun…