The conservancies stress the importance of local community control, but do not place any pressure on becoming a member. Communities that wish to apply to become a conservancy must apply through the Minister of Environment and Tourism office. Requirements for the conservancy application include a list of local area people who are community members, a declaration of their goals and objectives, and a map of their geographic boundaries. Their plans must also be discussed with communities that surround their boundaries. Any funds that the community receives through their conservancy must be distributed to the local community.