Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community enterprise - Ecowice

Environmental Conservation for Wildlife and Community enterprise - Ecowice We are a social enterprise that partner with rural farmers adjacent wildlife and forest areas to p

We also offer high quality products with brand name ‘SAVE WILD’ currently available online and super markets and Shops in Tanzania. For more information visit our website; www.ecowice.org
Our product pages: wild honey and wild mushroom

Teachers are busy! Environmental education is often left out.So we asked: What if it wasn’t extra?We conducted training ...
04/05/2026

Teachers are busy! Environmental education is often left out.

So we asked: What if it wasn’t extra?

We conducted training that shows how teachers can teach environmental issues within subjects like History, Math, Language , and Science, without adding more workload.

The goal is to make learning relevant, while addressing local issues of Human-wildlife conflict!

In many rural landscapes of southern Tanzania, encounters like this are part of everyday life. Farmers, herders, and fam...
11/03/2026

In many rural landscapes of southern Tanzania, encounters like this are part of everyday life. Farmers, herders, and families share the same land with elephants that move through fields, riverbanks, and forest edges as they search for food and water. These moments require awareness, patience, and respect for wildlife that has used these landscapes long before farms and villages existed.

Across these communities, people are finding practical ways to live alongside elephants while protecting their crops and families. Knowledge, local cooperation, and small changes in how land is used are helping reduce conflict and create space where both people and wildlife can continue to thrive.

When communities and wildlife learn to share the same landscape, coexistence becomes possible , protecting both livelihoods and the future of elephants.





At this quiet water point, two elephants approach carefully as the sun lowers across the landscape. What looks peaceful ...
27/02/2026

At this quiet water point, two elephants approach carefully as the sun lowers across the landscape. What looks peaceful in a photograph reflects a much deeper reality , these are shared spaces between wildlife and communities.

This moment shows elephants accessing water outside protected park boundaries. Water sources like these often sit close to farms and village land. When rainfall patterns shift or natural corridors shrink, elephants move farther in search of water and food.

This is why early warning systems and community monitoring matter.

Through ECOWICE’s Community Wildlife Monitoring approach, local Elephant Monitoring Groups help track movements, share alerts, and guide safer land-use decisions. Coexistence is not about removing elephants , it is about managing shared landscapes intelligently.

Every data point, every sighting, and every alert strengthens prevention over conflict.

Captured by our Community Monitoring Group on village land, this pangolin was safely rescued through collaboration with ...
22/02/2026

Captured by our Community Monitoring Group on village land, this pangolin was safely rescued through collaboration with rangers from Mikumi National Park.

Pangolins face growing threats from habitat loss driven by expanding human activities, alongside illegal poaching and wildlife trade. Encounters like this remind us that conservation doesn’t begin inside protected areas alone , it begins in communities living side-by-side with wildlife.

Through ECOWICE’s community-based monitoring and early warning approach, local farmers and youth are trained to:

• detect wildlife presence
• report sightings in real time
• respond safely to emergencies
• collaborate with park authorities
• protect both people and vulnerable species

This rescue is a powerful example of what’s possible when communities are empowered as frontline conservation partners.

On this World Pangolin Day, let’s reflect on how we can deepen community engagement , through education, livelihoods, and local stewardship, to safeguard highly threatened species like pangolins for future generations.

🌍 Conservation works best when communities lead.

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We have begun distributing sesame seeds and passion fruit seedlings to support wildlife coexistence, reduce human–wildli...
05/02/2026

We have begun distributing sesame seeds and passion fruit seedlings to support wildlife coexistence, reduce human–wildlife conflict, and lower pressure on the environment. These crops are non-palatable to elephants and cattle, helping farmers protect their livelihoods while promoting sustainable conservation in the community.

Dedicated volunteers actively assisting in packaging sesame seeds and preparing training materials for upcoming communit...
29/01/2026

Dedicated volunteers actively assisting in packaging sesame seeds and preparing training materials for upcoming community seed distribution. This teamwork strengthens local livelihoods while supporting conservation and human–wildlife coexistence.


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Rescued Baby ElephantIn one of the villages participating in the Elephant Monitoring Group (EMG) program, community memb...
12/11/2025

Rescued Baby Elephant

In one of the villages participating in the Elephant Monitoring Group (EMG) program, community members found a young elephant calf wandering alone near their village. After observation, they realized that a large herd of elephants had passed through the area during the night and accidentally left the calf behind.

Using the knowledge gained through the elephant monitoring program, the villagers ensured the calf’s safety by taking it to the village office to protect it from predators and poachers. They immediately informed wildlife authorities to come and safely relocate the calf back to the protected area or to a sanctuary for proper care.

This incident demonstrates how empowered communities can play a vital role in wildlife conservation when they are engaged, trusted, and supported in protection efforts.

Another great milestone from our Elephant Monitoring Group (EMG)!This week, community monitors captured a image of a Gir...
28/10/2025

Another great milestone from our Elephant Monitoring Group (EMG)!
This week, community monitors captured a image of a Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) a strong sign of wildlife presence around our monitoring area.

Through continuous community engagement and data collection, we’re not only tracking elephants but also learning more about other key species that share the same landscape.

Empowering local people to take part in conservation means empowering coexistence.



As part of our ongoing elephant monitoring project, we had the opportunity to visit the village with two volunteers from...
08/10/2025

As part of our ongoing elephant monitoring project, we had the opportunity to visit the village with two volunteers from Germany. During the visit, they met with the Elephant Monitoring Group (EMG), where they were introduced to how community members collect and report wildlife data using the KoboCollect mobile application.

The volunteers also joined the team in the field to observe signs of elephant presence, such as broken trees and dung marks, while assisting in data entry and photography.
This collaboration helps strengthen community-based conservation by connecting local knowledge with international learning experiences, creating a bridge between people and wildlife conservation efforts.

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29/09/2025

Another footage captured by trained community members for wildlife monitoring project.

Elephants are more than gentle giants - they're ecosystem engineers.
By spreading seeds, shaping landscapes, and creating water access for other animals, they help entire ecosystems thrive.

But their survival now depends on us. Through protecting habitats, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and Raising awarenesses, humans can be allies in securing future where elephants and people coexist in balance.

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Community-led elephant monitoring in action!As part of our ongoing elephant and wildlife monitoring initiative, trained ...
09/09/2025

Community-led elephant monitoring in action!

As part of our ongoing elephant and wildlife monitoring initiative, trained villagers successfully documented a herd of elephants visiting their village. Alongside the photos, they also recorded the impacts and reasons behind the animals’ presence in the area.

Communities hold valuable knowledge about elephants and other wildlife, as they live closest to these ecosystems and experience the challenges firsthand. When empowered and involved, they become key partners in designing solutions for human–wildlife coexistence.

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