Though still regarded with suspicion by some colobus troops, they are used by all primate species. Sadly, we still have had some road kills near the bridges. For reasons we do not understand the bridges are not used consistently. Vines will take months or years to grow so we are also looking at alternatives to get rapid results. Implementing speed control is one of our main goals, and we have already secured the necessary government permission to put in road signs and speed bumps.
Work is already underway.
To change peoples' attitudes, we have been distributing posters, press articles, questionnaires, information sheets, stickers and posters around Diani and the positive response has been very rewarding. The future Our plans for the future include an environmental awareness campaign, continued lobbying for speed reduction on the roads, research studies and further censuses, fund raising events and proposals for managing the remaining Diani forest patches for the conservation of the local flora and fauna. This has had a serious impact on forest condition. The Kenya Wildlife Service is excited about our plans and has offered to organize a workshop for our benefit, in order to bring all interested parties to the table. The Trust is interested in setting up a colobus adoption scheme for monkeys in well habituated troops in the near future.