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WESM addressing members of Mpalare VNRMC in Dedza.
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Advocating for Awareness of Forest Degradation and Policies and Procedures in Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments in and around Ntchisi Mountain and Dedza Mountain Forest Reserves

Grantee Name: Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi-Lilongwe Branch

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane
Location
Malawi
Amount
$149,273
Dates
Jun 2014 – Sep 2017
Keywords
Awareness, Community-based conservation, Forestry, Legal support
Promote the better management of Malawi's Ntchisi Mountain and Dedza Mountain forest reserves, a combined 3,462 hectares of community-managed multi-use forest land. Train community members and Department of Forestry personnel in environmental impact assessment laws and procedures.
Strategic Direction : 2 Improve the protection and management of the KBA network throughout the hotspot.

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