Chirisa Safari Area Sengwa Wildlife Research Area Management Plan 2020-2030.

Chirisa Safari Area Sengwa Wildlife Research Area Management Plan 2020-2030 (the Plan) is actioned through four interlinked management programmes: 1. Ecological Management; 2. Tourism Development and Management; 3. Outreach and Collaborative Management; and 4. Operations. Each programme is divided into the following sections: Programme Description and Purpose; Management Philosophy and Guiding Principles; Objectives, Strategies and Activities. Each strategy has a text description in which the various activities are defined. At the end of each action is a summary of the relevant activities. The three-year activity plan lists the activities and the requirements for their implementation. Within the document each programme is colour coded.
The Ecological Program Management has as main function to provide the information base on which other management programmes carry out intervention activities. The purpose is to conserve the flora, fauna, natural landscapes and hydrological resources of Chirisa through monitoring, research and targeted management interventions. The Management objectives are: Objective 1: Monitoring and research effectively addresses management needs (SWRA Research Station resuscitated; Focussed research priorities; Baseline data compiled and available; Monitoring programme defined and running effectively; Effective dissemination of research results) Objective 2: Biodiversity, habitats and wildlife populations restored and protected (Elephant management strategy elaborated; Fire monitoring and management; Rare and endangered species research expanded; Special protection areas identified and a protection plan compiled; Invasive species controlled; Erosion sites controlled; Large mammal numbers reach optimal levels; Economic assessment of subsidiary quotas; Mining activities assessed and controlled). Objective 3: Land use issues in surrounding areas are addressed (Community hunting area identification).
The purpose of Tourism Development and Management Program is to manage consumptive tourism so that it becomes the driving force for the recovery of the wildlife populations. Program's objectives are: Objective 1 Partnership models drive the recovery of Chirisa (Conservation investment sought for Chirisa Safari Area; Long-term concessioning and partnership model in place). Objective 2 Management and administration of hunting improved (Ethical hunting; Quota setting improved). Objective 3 Tourism diversified (Options for photographic and research tourism investigated) Objective 4 Education and interpretation improved (Promotion of educational trips). The purpose of the Outreach and Collaborative Management is to engage local communities and stakeholders in empowering and conserving biodiversity and promoting custodianship. The purpose of Operation program is to effective manage Chirisa SA and the SWRA through transparent, accountable and efficient management of human, financial and physical resources.