Forest Use and Conservation of Biodiversity in Witu Forest

Grantee Name: Danish Zoological Society

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Location: Kenya
Amount: $19,942
Dates: Dec 2006 – Mar 2007
Keywords: Conservation planning, Livelihoods

Survey both wildlife distribution and abundance as well as human activities on a 100,000-hectare conservancy. Using these data, assess the potential to develop an integrated conservation and development plan in conjunction with the local communities through ecotourism and sustainable natural resource management activities.

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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