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Masimavalafu Village, Njombe, Tanzania
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Establishing Village Land Forest Reserves at Njombe Forests Key Biodiversity Area, Tanzania
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Sokoine University of Agriculture
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy

Establish two new Village Land Forest Reserves in the Ludewa forests (part of Njombe Forests KBA in Tanzania). Produce forest management plans, associated by-laws, fire management plans and establish buffer zones. Train local village governments and Village Natural Resources Committees in Community-Based Forest Management practices. Overall, reduce threats to the KBA and enhance its habitat quality.

Strategic Direction: 2 Improve the protection and management of the KBA network throughout the hotspot.