Conservancies are community-based organisations that are established to manage and conserve natural resources, particularly wildlife and their habitats. They are typically established in rural areas, often in developing countries, where wildlife and natural resources are important to the local economy and way of life.

Conservancies are typically managed by local people, who work together to develop and implement conservation strategies that are tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. These strategies may include measures to protect wildlife from poaching, to reduce human-wildlife conflict, and to promote sustainable land use practices.

Conservancies can provide a number of benefits to local communities, including economic benefits from tourism and other forms of natural resource use, increased food security through sustainable agricultural practices, and improved access to education, healthcare, and other services.

In addition to their local benefits, conservancies can also contribute to global conservation efforts by protecting biodiversity and ecosystems that are important to the health of the planet as a whole. Many conservation organizations and government agencies work in partnership with conservancies to support their efforts and promote sustainable development.