Conservancy profile

Sorri-Sorris Conservancy

(Means an abundance of sunlight in Khoekhoegowab)

Registered	October 2001
Address	Sorri-Sorris Conservancy, P.O. Box 83, Khorixas
Telephone	067 - 331393
Approximate population	1300
Main home languages	Khoekhoegowab
Area (square kilometers)	2290
Region	Kunene
Geographical features	Arid area receiving about 100 mm rain/year. Sparse grass cover and trees, mostly along dry river courses. Landscape of hills and plains.
Unusual or important features	[not entered]
Major wildlife resources	Elephant, Leopard, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Mountain Zebra, Kudu, Oryx, Ostrich, Springbok, Steenbok, Duiker, Giraffe
Management	Management Committee of six men and three women. Four Community Game Guards, one Liaison Officer and one Project Coordinator are employed. Monitoring using annual vehicle-based counts and event books
Enterprises	Hunting for own use, shoot and sell hunting and joint venture lodge under negotiation
Support agencies	MET, NNF, NACOBTA, CRIAA, LAC, USAID LIFE Plus, WWF, ICEMA
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