Echuya Forest Conservation Project
This is a community conservation project around Echuya Forest Reserve, located in the
Albertine Afromontane Ecosystem. Echuya supports species of plants and animals endemic to this part of the world, and supports the livelihood of indigenous groups (Batwa) as well as other local communities. Located in one of the most densely
populated areas in Uganda (Kabale and Kisoro Districts), Echuya is being rapidly
degraded and is likely to loose it?s endemism unless conservation measures are instituted. The goal of the project is to promote collaborative forest management
practices while providing alternative sources of livelihood for local communities.
Activities include promotion of alternative income generating activities such as community eco-tourism, agro-forestry and community conservation education.
Albertine Afromontane Ecosystem. Echuya supports species of plants and animals endemic to this part of the world, and supports the livelihood of indigenous groups (Batwa) as well as other local communities. Located in one of the most densely
populated areas in Uganda (Kabale and Kisoro Districts), Echuya is being rapidly
degraded and is likely to loose it?s endemism unless conservation measures are instituted. The goal of the project is to promote collaborative forest management
practices while providing alternative sources of livelihood for local communities.
Activities include promotion of alternative income generating activities such as community eco-tourism, agro-forestry and community conservation education.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Kisoro Development Foundation
Country:
Uganda
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 46,418.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 14,000.00
Project Number:
UGA/98/G52/018
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Communities are thoroughly involved in planning the project and implementing activites. A participatory baseline survey was particularly valuable for community mobilisation.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
The Batwa population have relied on Echuya forest for their livelihood until recent eviction. Their participation in project activities is central, particularly in formulation of the reserve management plan.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Abu-baker S. Wandera
Phone:
+256772289162
Fax:
(256-41) 250851/344801
Email:
Mr. John Stephen Okuta
Phone:
+256772289163
Email:
Address
UNDP, PLOT 11 Yusuf Lule Road, P.O. Box 7184
Kampala
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