Title: Change in Wildlife Density in Rangelands of Kenya, 1977-1978 to 1994-1996
- Polygon data
- 2007
- Not owned by MIT (Owned by Stanford)
Dates
- Issued: 2007
- Coverage: 1977
- Coverage: 1978
- Coverage: 1994
- Coverage: 1995
- Coverage: 1996
Publishers
- World Resources Institute
Summary
This polygon shapefile shows changes in wildlife density in Kenya's rangelands between 1977-78 and 1994-96. Many places in Kenya experienced gains in wildlife density between the 1970s and the 1990s, with sites of most rapid recovery concentrated in southwest Narok District, near the Masai Mara Game Reserve; in Kajiado District, near Amboseli National Park; in Laikipia District, northwest of Mount Kenya National Park; and in selected areas near the coast in Lamu District. Sites with sharp declines in wildlife density are found throughout large parts of central Narok District, south of Nairobi in Kajiado District, northern Laikipia District, locations along the Samburu-Laikipia border, and in Isiolo and Garissa Districts near the Wajir border. Note: To estimate changes in wildlife densities, species numbers are aggregated (using TLUs) to squares of 10 km by 10 km and then averaged by square kilometer for each reference period. The wildlife counts include 21 different large grazing animals that can be observed during low-altitude flights. This data was used in Map 5.12 in Nature's Benefits in Kenya: An Atlas of Ecosystems and Human Well-Being. International Livestock Research Institute. (2007). Change in Wildlife Density in Rangelands of Kenya 1977-1996. World Resources Institute. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/cx018dg2570 Species numbers were aggregated using a "tropical livestock unit" (TLU) (which is equivalent to an animal weight of 250 kilograms) to grid cells of 10x10 km and then averaged by square kilometer. The wildlife counts include 21 different large grazing animals that can be observed during low-altitude flights in Kenya. Note: Beware of differentiating a "No change" and a "No observation of wildlife at both dates" using the field "No data" in conjunction with "CHG7090". Please refer to DRSRS for updates. Data set is not for use in litigation. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the state of the art, WRI, cannot assume liability for any damages, or misrepresentations, caused by any inaccuracies in the data, or as a result of the data to be used on a particular system. WRI makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.
Subjects
- Environment
- Kenya
- Animal populations
- Biology and Ecology
- Datasets
Geospatial coordinates
- Bounding Box: BBOX (33.991059, 41.911372, 5.018981, -4.677371)
- Geometry: BBOX (33.991059, 41.911372, 5.018981, -4.677371)
Provider
Stanford
Rights
- Access rights: Public
Citation
International Livestock Research Institute. Change in Wildlife Density in Rangelands of Kenya, 1977-1978 to 1994-1996. World Resources Institute. Polygon data. https://purl.stanford.edu/cx018dg2570
Format
Shapefile
Languages
- English