The project is managed by the National Strategy for the advancement of rural women, a local CBO in Kotido district.It aims at improving the livelihood of the local communities in karamoja through beekeeping to generate income while ensuring sustainable conservation of natural resources thereby conserving the forest ecosystem. Beekeeping an enterprise is also seen as a viable conservation practice that helps integrate peace and conflict issues in the area synonimous with cattle raiding by establishing links with other partners and conserve indigenious trees species threatened with destruction. The project promotes alternative income generating activities through modern beekeeping and sustainable community based environmental conservation practices. Activities include conservation education, diversification of livelihood options such as tree planting and nursery management, beekeeping and honey production among others.