Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Community Biodiversity Conservation Micro-Grants in the Eastern Arc and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania

Grantee Name: World Wide Fund for Nature

Hotspot: Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location: Kenya
Amount: $415,000
Dates: Dec 2005 – Jun 2009
Keywords: Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Livelihoods

Support community-based organizations reliant upon the forest resources with funds to undertake small-scale activities that serve to improve livelihoods and contribute to the conservation of the forests. Grants will include activities at individual sites, as well as actions that have indirect conservation benefits, including training and exchange visits.

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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Community Biodiversity Conservation Micro-Grants in the Eastern Arc and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania

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