Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Vista of green, undulating hills. — Gishwati Forest in the wider production landscape.

© BirdLife / CEPF EAM RIT

Strengthening the Conservation of the Gishwati Forest Reserve

Grantee Name: Forest of Hope Association

Hotspot: Eastern Afromontane
Location: Rwanda
Amount: $76,996
Dates: Jun 2014 – Sep 2017
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Protected Areas, Species Conservation

Working in the Gishwati Forest Reserve, a small forest reserve of just 1,484 hectares in Rwanda, the Forest of Hope Association is training community forest guards, local government officials, and surrounding communities in awareness about the reserve, rights and responsibilities, reserve protection and law enforcement.

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