Born Free's Founder and President, Virginia McKenna, pictured near Kanjwiri Hill, Northern Aberdares, recently made an extensive visit to see the fence project.

She said of her time in the Aberdares:

"The human imprint is almost invisible, yet it is thanks to the wise decision of humans that the unique and glorious environment of the Aberdares has been saved. My glimpse of the ancient forests, the moor lands, the life-giving water springing from the high places, the wild animals and flowers and, above all, the silence and the peace, gave me an uplifting experience I shall remember always."

Virginia McKenna, Founder & Director , Born Free Foundation.

"It is amazing to me that Rhino Ark and others have been able to cut through all the politics and land grabbing to bring Kipipiri into the area that will be enclosed by the Aberdare Fence. Future Kenyans will forever be grateful that this is being accomplished now ... when most of us reckoned that Kipipiri would end up losing all of its conservation values. I hope that the great success and vision that Rhino Ark has brought to the Aberdare Fence will somehow be repeated for other critical sites in Kenya ... most importantly Mt. Kenya and the Mau Forest Complex."

Tom Butyinski (PHD) Senior Conservation Biologist Comments on the National Geographic Film: "I am very pleased to hear that the segment has produced a positive response. Rhino Charge is a creative approach to conservation and I am glad we had an opportunity to tell the story. Best wishes for your continued success." Terry D Garcia Executive Vice President - National Geographic Society.