# LEAD Conservation

> Conservation security is changing—are you keeping up? Reactive methods aren’t enough. We equip teams to anticipate risks, prevent threats, and build lasting wildlife protection through structured training and smarter strategies.


## Posts

- [Effects-based Tasking](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/effects-based-tasking/): Effects-based tasking helps turn daily patrol work into deliberate impact. Instead of focusing only on movement and activity, this guide shows how to define the effect you need, choose the right methods, and adapt when conditions change. It is written in clear, practical language and grounded in real field experience. Version: 2026 Size: 4MB Download the full 2026 draft edition of Effects-Based Tasking here:
- [Effects-based tasking: a practical step forward in conservation security](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/effects-based-tasking-a-practical-step-forward-in-conservation-security/): Many conservation security teams still organise their work around activities. Patrols are scheduled, areas are assigned, distances are covered, and reports are completed. On paper, this appears productive, yet on the ground the underlying patterns often remain unchanged. Offenders adapt, communities adjust, and operational routines become predictable. Integrated Threat Reduction (ITR, you can find the document at the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing : https://tinylink.net/0pOMW) was developed to help organisations break this cycle. By shifting the focus from activities to outcomes, ITR encourages teams to shape behaviour, influence conditions, and support long-term stability. Effects-based tasking is one of the operational mechanisms […]
- [Integrated Threat Reduction added to ASU Pop Center as wilderness resource](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/integrated-threat-reduction-added-to-asu-pop-center-as-wilderness-resource/): We are proud to share that Integrated Threat Reduction (ITR)—developed by LEAD Conservation’s Andrew Lemieux and Boris Vos—has been recognised by the Arizona State University Center for Problem-Oriented Policing (POP Center) as a recommended resource for addressing wilderness problems. The POP Center is a global reference point for practical, evidence-based approaches to crime and harm reduction. Their inclusion of ITR signals growing recognition that protected areas and conservation landscapes face complex threat environments that demand structured, long-term solutions—not just reactive responses. ITR is built around three tiers of threat reduction: reactive, proactive, and preventive. It integrates problem-oriented policing methodologies, human […]
- [How we helped a partner reduce their snaring problem by 85%](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/inside-indonesias-conservation-success-story/): The LEAD team is proud to highlight innovative snaring prevention work done by Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry and Environment and their partner WCS-Indonesia for which they won the 2024 Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem Solving. Their problem-oriented project targeting snaring in Way Kambas National Park was able to reduce snaring by more than 80% by speaking to hunters, learning about their motivations, and developing an appropriate intervention. 
- [Why cognitive empathy-based instruction matters for rangers](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/empathy-based-instruction/): In the quiet that follows a briefing, when no questions are asked and no clarifications are sought, there is often more at play than indifference or uncertainty. There is history. And in many African ranger teams, that history is written in corporal punishment, in systems of education where fear replaced curiosity and obedience was demanded, not earned.
- [SAWC integrates Foundations of Problem Solving in their curriculum](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/sawc-integrates-foundations-of-problem-solving-in-their-curriculum/): The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), a premier institution for conservation training in the region, has added the Foundations of Problem-Solving e-course—developed by LEAD Conservation—to its growing suite of extra-curricular offerings for learners. The course introduces a structured approach to tackling complex conservation challenges and is fast becoming an essential learning pathway for aspiring protected area professionals.
- [The first cluster has started integration of ITR](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/the-first-cluster-has-started-integration-of-itr/): Four of Kenya’s most respected conservation organisations—Big Life Foundation, Wildlife Works Kenya, Mount Kenya Trust, and SORALO—have come together to form the first regional cluster to formally adopt and implement the Integrated Threat Reduction (ITR) framework, developed and supported by LEAD Conservation. This marks a pivotal moment for conservation in East Africa, as collaboration, professionalism, and structured decision-making take centre stage in tackling the complex, evolving threats facing protected areas today.
- [How Big Life Foundation took training into their own hands](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/big-life-foundation-case/): Big Life Foundation operates across the Greater Amboseli ecosystem in southern Kenya, where hundreds of community rangers protect wildlife and wild lands. Until a few years ago, training for these rangers relied on external instructors, often offering one-size-fits-all courses with little relevance to local terrain or challenges. The result was patchy skills development, high costs, and limited long-term impact. In 2018, Big Life made a strategic shift. They partnered with LEAD Conservation, a foundation focused on building in-house training capacity through a “train-the-trainer” model. Rather than cycle in external trainers, the aim was to develop Big Life’s own rangers into instructors—embedding a long-term […]
- [LEAD and UF Pro join forces to raise awareness on frontline conservation](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/lead-ufpro-join-forces/): LEAD Conservation and UF PRO have released a compelling four-part YouTube series titled Pro’s Guide to Tracking with Rangers and K9s, offering an in-depth look into the real-world application of tactical tracking in conservation. Filmed in South Africa, the series immerses viewers in anti-poaching operations that combine the ancient art of tracking with modern canine deployment—set against the backdrop of high-stakes wildlife protection. The series follows rangers and dog handlers as they navigate complex terrains, respond to incursions, and work through the pressures of time, heat, and operational uncertainty. Structured like a mini-documentary with real-world scenarios, it explores how visual tracking […]
- [LEAD presents: Integrated Threat Reduction (ITR)](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/hello-world/): Conservation threats don’t wait. They move fast, adapt quickly, and rarely follow a script. That’s why we’ve launched Integrated Threat Reduction (ITR) — a structured, tiered approach to conservation security that helps teams on the ground take control of the threat environment, not just react to it.
- [How LEAD supported Akashinga in developing in-house training capacity](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/how-lead-supported-akashinga/): In the vast, untamed wilderness of Zimbabwe, where the battle for wildlife is fought not just with guns but with knowledge, the Akashinga Academy in Phundundu stands as a testament to what can be achieved when local leadership and a commitment to sustainability are placed at the centre of conservation efforts. This case study looks at how LEAD Conservation’s approach to developing in-house training capacity played a pivotal role in shaping the Academy’s ability to meet its own needs, while also preparing its teams for the unpredictable challenges that lie ahead. By embedding training within the local context and cultivating […]

## Pages

- [ANBI status](https://leadconservation.org/anbi-status/): We are officially registered as an ANBI (Public Benefit Organisation) by the Dutch tax authorities. An institution can be qualified as a Public Benefit Organisation solely when at least 90% of the institutions efforts are focused on the general good. It also provides a number of tax advantages to donors, and requires the foundation to comply with specific administrative and transparency requirements.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://leadconservation.org/terms-conditions/): Last updated: 06 May 2025 Welcome to the website of LEAD Conservation. We are a non-profit foundation registered in the Netherlands. By visiting this website, you agree to the terms outlined below. These are designed to be clear, fair, and respectful of your privacy and ours. 1.⁠ ⁠About usLEAD Conservation supports conservation teams through training, mentoring, and strategic support. This website is intended to share information, updates, and practical resources related to our work. 2.⁠ ⁠Use of contentAll content on this site is the property of LEAD Conservation, unless otherwise stated. You are welcome to read, share, and use it […]
- [Home](https://leadconservation.org/)
- [News room](https://leadconservation.org/news-room/): Stay up to date with the latest news from LEAD Conservation
- [Working through Clusters](https://leadconservation.org/how-does-it-work/): Our approach to partnership is built around a cluster model. Rather than working with individual organisations in isolation, we engage with clusters—groups of partners connected by geographic proximity or shared conservation challenges. Each organisation plays an active role in identifying relevant partners within their region or issue area, such as neighbouring protected areas or aligned institutions. Where needed, we can help facilitate the formation of these clusters. By working collectively, clusters strengthen knowledge exchange, coordination, and long-term impact—ensuring that solutions are not only localised, but also scalable and sustainable.
- [A comprehensive wildlife protection framework (ITR)](https://leadconservation.org/what-we-offer/): At LEAD Conservation, Integrated Threat Reduction (ITR) is the cornerstone of everything we do. This holistic framework combines proactive, reactive, and preventive measures to effectively address and reduce the threats to wildlife and natural ecosystems. Through a structured, multi-tier approach, ITR empowers organisations to anticipate, respond to, and mitigate threats, ensuring long-term conservation success.By integrating training, mentoring, and tailored strategies at every level, ITR helps teams build resilient systems capable of tackling complex conservation challenges.
- [Privacy Policy](https://leadconservation.org/privacy-policy/): Last updated: 6 May 2025 This privacy policy outlines how LEAD Conservation collects, uses, and protects any personal information provided through our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable EU data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 1.⁠ ⁠Who we areLEAD Conservation is a not-for-profit foundation registered in the Netherlands. We provide training, mentoring, and strategic support to conservation teams. Our website is intended to inform and support this mission. 2.⁠ ⁠What data we collectWe do not collect personal data unless you choose to contact us. If you do, we may collect […]

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