- Good leadership; visionary, united, selfless leaders.
- Strong support from Conservancy members, community and neighbours.
- Clear vision and objectives, with a clear strategy of how to achieve these.
- Respect and consideration of community rights, customary rules and governance by traditional institutions.
- Good populations of wildlife and healthy ecosystems.
- Equitable and transparent sharing of benefits.
- Strong partnerships for technical support and business development.
- Diversified income sources; varied business revenue, donor and Government income.
- Adherence to carefully developed land-use plans produced with participation of Landowners and key stakeholders.
- Clearly defined boundaries, agreed and accepted by members and neighbours.
- Good infrastructure such as headquarters, outposts, road network.
- Motivated, skilled and adequate staff.
- Strong brand; good communications, name and logo recognised by members and partners.
- Monitoring system in place to measure impact and inform adaptive management.
