Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Regional Implementation Team leader stands smiling with marsh ranger and more marsh rangers sit behind them — RIT Leader with Marsh Rangers, Rugezi Marsh

© Conservation International/photo by A.W. Tordoff

Supporting Community Rangers at Rugezi Marsh Key Biodiversity Area in Rwanda

Grantee Name: Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association

Hotspot: Eastern Afromontane
Location: Rwanda
Amount: $49,747
Dates: Jul 2018 – Sep 2019
Keywords: Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Species Conservation, Wildlife management

Train local marsh rangers in monitoring and protecting Grey Crowned Cranes using CyberTracker. Train local leaders and security personnel around Rugezi Marsh in Rwandan wildlife laws. Plant indigenous trees that are appropriate Crane roosting sites. This project will be implemented side by side with the International Crane Foundation's project at the same KBA.

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