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Sustainable Actions for Conservation of Obudu Plateau, Nigeria

Grantee Name: African Research Association Limited by Guarantee

Hotspot
Guinean Forests of West Africa
Location
Nigeria
Amount
$208,045
Dates
May 2019 – Jul 2021
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Fire management, Livelihoods, Restoration
Support 12 communities of Obudu Plateau (KBA-NGA9 Cross River State, Nigeria), to carry out integrated sustainable forest management. Build community-driven commitments through increased awareness, fire management incentive and adapted alternative livelihood initiatives. Support two pilot communities regenerating degraded forests and establishing woodlots for sustainable firewood extraction. Build capacity of community rulers for collective actions with government, NGOs and private sector.
Strategic Direction : 1 Empower local communities to engage in sustainable management of 40 priority sites and consolidate ecological connectivity at the landscape scale

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