The story of Liuwa Plain National Park

For centuries the Lozi people have been living in the Liuwa Plain landscape. Today, their deep-rooted connection to the land is strengthened by the partnerships created to work together in protecting this iconic heritage.    

The story of Liuwa Plain National Park is about a historic relationship between people and wildlife. In the 19th century, King Lubosi Lewanika of Barotseland declared his people the guardians of the plains, and today that birthright continues. Liuwa is now home to some 12,000 people living within the boundaries of the national park, a coexistence that, while challenging, demonstrates how people and nature can both benefit from a shared landscape.  

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Topic:	A historic relationship between people and wildlife.
Author(s):	Ilana Stein
Published by:	African Parks
Date:	October 08, 2024
Direct link:	https://www.africanparks.org/liuwa-plain-shared-landscape