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Developing a Plan for Protected Area Expansion and Sustainable Communities in the Greater Ithala Complex

Grantee Name: African Conservation Trust

Hotspot
Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany
Location
South Africa
Amount
$20,000
Dates
Oct 2012 – Feb 2013
Keywords
Capacity building, Livelihoods, Protected Areas
Work with local communities on a methodology for development of sustainable communities living around protected areas. The methodology identifies sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities and protected area expansion possibilities that will support and be supported by local communities. This will offer an opportunity for community capacity development around the Greater Ithala Complex.
Strategic Direction : 2 Expand conservation areas and improve land use in 19 key biodiversity areas through innovative approaches

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