Business-Oriented Conservation and Agroforestry Initiatives in Muheza District, Tanzania
Grantee Name: JPFirst
- Hotspot
- Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
- Location
- Tanzania, United Republic of
- Amount
- $19,412
- Dates
- Mar 2005 – Mar 2008
- Keywords
- Agroforestry, Awareness, Livelihoods
Establish a demonstration farm neighboring the East Usambaras, a priority area within the region, to show the potential of agroforestry techniques to generate short-term economic benefits. Activities will also raise awareness of the threats to Brachylaena huliensis, a tree with high export value on the Kenya wood carving market.
1 Increase the ability of local populations to benefit from and contribute to biodiversity conservation, especially in and around Lower Tana River Forests; Taita Hills; East Usambaras/Tanga; Udzungwas; and Jozani Forest
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