Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Socioeconomic Study of the Udzungwa Scarp Area: A Potential Wildlife Corridor

Grantee Name: World Wide Fund for Nature

Hotspot: Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
Amount: $17,720
Dates: Jan 2006 – Jul 2006
Keywords: Conservation planning, Livelihoods

Undertake a socioeconomic study of villages between the Udzungwa Mountains National Park and the Uzungwa Scarp Forest Reserve. These data will be used to evaluate the most effective approaches required to improve conservation and reconnect these important forest blocks.

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