Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Mangabey Educational Tourism Project in the Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania: Phase 1

Grantee Name: Trevor P. Jones

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Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount: $20,000
Dates: Oct 2006 – Aug 2007
Keywords: Capacity building, Livelihoods, Tourism

Complete the habituation of a troop of Endangered Sanje mangabeys (Cercocebus galeritus sanjei) around the Udzungwa Mountains National Park headquarters at Mang’ula to enhance educational tourism for both local and international visitors. In so doing, train and build the skills of rangers and local guides to ultimately increase revenue for the park and local community.

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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Mangabey Educational Tourism Project in the Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania: Phase 1

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