Protecting the forests in Tanzania

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Protecting the forests in Tanzania

	Summary Harnessing knowledge of the species-rich forests of Tanzania's Arusha region, the Suledo Forest Community has established an effective system of forest management that meets the needs of local people. How Donors Like You Helped Thanks to donors like you, a total of $425 was raised for this project.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

After being spurred into action in 1993 by government plans for use of local forests, communities have regained control over land management and have devised a system of unique forest planning zones.

Activities

To add weight to community anti-poaching rules, area villages have passed supportive by-laws and members of local communities now patrol each forest zone to ensure enforcement.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $425

Funding Policy: subsidized/guaranteed

Funding Information

This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding. Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the "Progress Report" tab as they become available.

Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $425as of Feb 26 2004. The original project funding goal was $33,000.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

As a result of these interventions, villagers have access to a greater range of forest products, including sustainable timber and products such as fruits, nuts, mushrooms and medicines.

Project Message

Water supply has also been improved, sustainable tree nurseries, vegetable gardens and orchards have been introduced, and maize production has increased from 15 to 25 bags per hectare.
- Sean Southey, Manager, Equator Initiative

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Sean Southey,
Manager, Equator Initiative
405 Lexington Avenue
4th floor
New York, NY 10174
United States
212-457-1709
Email:

Project Sponsor

United Nations Development Programme

Organization

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
One United Nations Plaza
21st Floor
New York, NY 10017
United States
212-906-5000
http://www.undp.org

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