Nyagbo-Konda and Gagbefe are situated in the middle dry deciduous forest zone of Ghana and in a hilly area, which is part of the Ghana-Togo Highlands ? a priority biodiversity area as identified by Conservation International. No protected area as such has bee gazetted in the area. The project was to develop a conservation programme for the off reserve and develop a rational use for the natural resources in there including sustainable landuse and ecosystem exploitation. The project was also to improve the livelihood of the people through ecologically sustainable agriculture, bee keeping, etc.