Like many nature reserves in Kenya, Borana used to be a cattle ranch (牧场). For thousands of years, cows were center of culture for the Maasai, Samburu, Pokot, and other local groups. When national parks and nature reserves began to (establish) in the middle of the 20th century, these same groups found themselves prevented from grazing (放牧) their animals on land they had depended on for (generation).
Borana now aims (go) into partnership with its neighbors, with programs such as Mazingira Yetu intend to promote environmental protection. Students from nearby communities can spend a day at the nature reserve, go on game drives learn more about various land practices, including water storage, regenerative farming, and tree nurseries. The program was started in 2022, bringing 365 students to Borana, and it (grow) to welcome more than 1, 100 students in 2023,
Borana put all profits (收益) into efforts like this one, and it has made a (different): Last year, tourism produced over $1 million, (lead) to the protection of 28 endangered species, the training of 114 workers, scholarships for 55 students, and drought relief to seven communities. Now there is a growing recognition that change doesn't happen alone, and that long-term efforts to protect wildlife require a (share) purpose across communities and interests.
