Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and the surrounding environs of Mida Creek and Watamu are well recognized around Kenya and the world for their significant and unique biodiversity.

Unfortunately, they are also under great threat which is why Nature Kenya has been actively working with local communities in this area on conservation and sustainable natural resource use issues since 1993. We have also recently expanded our focus to include the unprotected areas of Dakacha Woodland, Sabaki River Estuary, and Tana River Delta.

In order to raise awareness of our work in these areas, Nature Kenya, through the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Management Team, has developed a newsletter, called Mbambakofi, with articles and information about local conservation groups, projects and activities.

Likewise, Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest writes a monthly bulletin, called Fugu News, about events and activities happening in the forest.

We invite you to learn more about this fascinating area by subscribing to these newsletters – you can contact asfecotourism@yahoo.com for Mbambakofi and foasf@bigfoot.com for Fugu News.

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For more information on Important Bird Areas in Kenya, or contact Nature Kenya (the East Africa Natural History Society) at office@naturekenya.org Phone +254 2 3749957 or 746090, fax +254 2 3741049 or visit the Nature Kenya office at the National Museum, Nairobi.