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Let me get this right … when there are too many of a particular species, the solution to shrinking habitat is not to control human populations, but to factory farm the non-human animals? That’s madness.

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I think they mean ostrich farming as an alternative to other traditional livestock such as cows and sheep. I think if Ostrich farming can support families and the Ostrich population can be sustained it would maybe prevent someone from poaching and have a viable means to support their family

Perhaps a wise thing to give tangible value to the few renewable local resources, but given the huge historical, cultural and economic significance of pastoralism would this not be quite ambitious? Perhaps as pastoralists settle Ostrich may become complimentary to camels, cattle and goats. Has this already been tried in other parts of Kenya (or elsewhere in East Africa), and have the results been encouraging?

I’m still agonizing over your problem with invasive weeds. You know, this problem with lack of rainfall in your area, is so serious. It prevents the local people from growing sustainable crops. I’ve been reading up more on desalination plants, esp. in Kenya. Very troubling, as I learned that much damage is done to the fragile ecosystems and marine life. Plus, it takes a lot of energy to run one of these plants. The Israeli government seems to be far ahead on this technology and is offering their assistance to India, where they are also suffering drought. Very important to know how to irrigate crops the most efficient way possible. I would be very interested, to see a post on what crops can be grown in your area, Perhaps, we could help with one of these projects.