Conservation led by people of the Rupununi
South Rupununi Conservation Society has worked since 2002 to protect wildlife, environment and culture in Guyana’s Rupununi. Its membership includes farmers, teachers, guides, business people and young residents. Community knowledge is central to the work: local observations help identify changes in wildlife and shape research and education connected to the places people call home.
Learning through fieldwork and local projects
In 2018, SRCS developed an environmental curriculum after consulting communities about what children should learn. The first year uses weekly classes led by trained community members; in the second, pupils develop a project responding to a local environmental issue. Camera trapping, birdwatching, excursions and map making turn the surrounding landscape into a place for practical learning.
Research responds to concerns about wildlife
The society’s red siskin work includes a community conservation management zone. Giant anteater research seeks to understand populations and threats, while a giant armadillo project grew from concerns in Shea, Maruranau and Awarewaunau. These programmes link species research with residents’ observations, creating information that can guide conservation decisions in the areas where those animals live.
Rivers, fire and habitat belong in the same picture
Yellow-spotted river turtle work addresses pressures from harvesting animals and eggs, together with flooding. Fire research examines burning practices, how they have changed and their effects on wildlife. The society also investigates habitat threats to locally occurring birds. These projects consider the conditions animals depend on alongside the animals themselves, rather than treating each species in isolation.
Passing knowledge between generations
Weekly traditional-knowledge classes help village elders share skills and understanding with younger residents. This sits alongside science-based education and youth climate work, connecting conservation with cultural continuity. The society’s publications, education materials and project pages offer ways to follow its work. Support is directed towards community conservation in Guyana, with any visit or involvement arranged through the organisation. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
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