Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

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.

Strategic Direction :

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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Business-Oriented Conservation and Agroforestry Initiatives in Muheza District, Tanzania

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