News

1 March 2008 - A project proposal submitted by ‘Save Awash National Park’ to develop a General Management Plan for ANP has been approved by the Ethiopian Wildlife and Conservation Department. ‘Save Awash National Park’ is now working to raise the $US 22,000 (210,000 Birr) needed to conduct the project.

25 May 2008 – Awash National Park officials and local police arrested a man for shooting 40 lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) inside the park. Lesser kudu, a protected species, are medium sized, grey with white stripes, browsing antelopes that are of a vulnerable conservation status within the Park. After having his gun confiscated the arrested man was released after two weeks detention.

12 June 2009 – As part of its fundraising efforts, ‘Save Awash National Park’ released a ‘Guide to the Common Mammals of Awash National Park’, supporter’s t-shirt and a series of photo cards. All items will be for sale from late June onwards at ANP Amareti Entrance Gate and Filoha Café.

19 June 2008 - Having spent a month in Awash National Park in early 2008, professional British photographer, Tommos Bragwyn, has kindly donated to ‘Save Awash National Park’ a series of postcards featuring wildlife and landscape images from around the park and the local Afar people. These postcards will be available for purchase from August onwards at ANP Amareti Entrance Gate and Filoha Café.