Although, as discussed above, there is already a
level of collaboration on security operations between the
two
MMNR management agencies, the full potential
benefits of collaborative efforts to combat and prevent
illegal
activities in the Reserve have not yet been
realised. A number of factors have so far inhibited
effective
collaboration between the two security teams,
including a lack of regular meetings between senior
MMNR
security staff and the use of different radio
frequencies by the two security sections. To address these
issues,
under this management action monthly security
coordination meetings will in future be held between
the
MC and CCN security sections in order to enhance
communication, share information, and to
integrate
security operations. In addition, a shared
operations frequency will be established for use by MC and
CCN
rangers on joint operations. Lastly, under this
action the Mara Conservancy will provide a VHF radio
fitted
with their operational frequency to be installed
at CCN control to facilitate communication between
the
two security teams. As the Mara Conservancy
already has a similar arrangement with SNP management,
this
will also enhance the effectiveness of
communication between the CCN and SNP security
teams.
