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Aerial Survey for Mt. Kilimanjaro

The implementation of COMPACT project Kilimanjaro Tanzania started in the year 2001. As part of the preparations for the start of the COMPACT project the need to collect baseline information was necessary. This baseline information includes socio-economic survey and Aerial survey of the mountain to identify major threats in and around the mountain forest. The collected information is used to guide the implementation of activities by COMPACT project.
The aerial survey on the threats on the Mountain forest was conducted and result was shared by different stakeholders around Mt. Kilimanjaro through a consultative workshop. The result of this aerial survey was used to prepare priority conservation activities to be implemented by these stakeholders including COMPACT project. The results of the Aerial survey will also be used as a monitoring tool for activities implemented to mitigate the identified threats. The aerial survey will also be used as a tool for management of the forest.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania

Country:

Tanzania

Area Of Work:

Multifocal Area

Operational Phase:

Phase 1

Grant Amount:

US$ 36,848.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 16,675.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 3,685.00

Project Number:

TAN/COMPACT/UNF/01/01

Start Date:

6/2001

End Date:

2/2002

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

Project Characteristics and Results

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Mountain adjacent villages includes the Maasai who are Indigenous peoples.

Linkages gef projects

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Planning non gef grant

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Gender Focus

Project advocates for establishment of energy farms and promotion of agro-forestry practices as a way of contributing to the conservation of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Both initiatives help to reduce women workload .

Notable Community Participation

Project aim at informing the communities adjacent to Mt. Kilimanjaro the extent of forest destruction and to involve them in the conservation and protection of Mt. Kilimanjaro forest.

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Project financing involved COMPACT project, WCST, UNEP and local communities through in-kind support.

Policy Impact

Project provided policy feedback on the need for community participation in the conservation of protected areas.

Capacity - Building Component

Project will set priority conservation activities for the communities around the Mountain. The community will also learn sustainable natural resource management practices.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

Public awareness on the status of the Mountain natural forest will promote their participation in conservation of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Project sustainability

The project was implemented by a National NGO, Wildlife Conservation society which will carry this knowledge and be used by other National stakeholders.

Replication of project activities

The project was replicated in Mt. Meru national park and will be replicated by other protected areas.

Policy Influence

The report will be used in formulating policy in the management of protected areas.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Wide adoption of sustainable natural resources management promotes sustainable livelihoods.

Project Results

(1) An aerial survey over Mt. Kilimanjaro provided information on the type, magnitudes and the main threats on the Natural forest of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

(2) The project published a report and technical maps of the survey which are used for awareness creation on the threats and values of Mt. Kilimanjaro ecosystem to the community livelihoods.

(3) The survey has helped the stakeholders to determine the effective ways for long term conservation activities of Mt. Kilimanjaro forest. The Survey findings will also be used as a monitoring and Management tool for Mt. Kilimanjaro forest.

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