Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Improving the Conservation of Magombera Forest

Grantee Name: World Wide Fund for Nature

Hotspot: Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount: $51,883
Dates: Oct 2006 – Dec 2009
Keywords: Livelihoods, Policy/law, Protected Areas, Species Conservation

Lead the process that involves all stakeholders, including the local community, private sector, and government departments, to formally gazette Magombera Forest as part of the Selous Game Reserve. In so doing, develop alternative livelihood activities to improve local livelihoods and conserve the Iringa red colobus.

Strategic Direction :

2 Restore and increase connectivity among fragmented forest patches in the hotspot, especially in Lower Tana River Forests; Taita Hills; East Usambaras/Tanga; and Udzungwas