Tanzania
East Usambara Mountains in NE Tanzania are a part of the globally important Eastern Arc Mountains and coastal forests biodiversity hotspot, which is severely threatened by unsustainable exploitation by fast growing human population. The overall goal of this project is improved conservation of the Magoroto and Mlinga forests in the East Usambara Mountains for the benefit of local and international...
In recent years, watershed (catchment) health has become a major concern worldwide. In response, the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters developed a program of forest health monitoring utilizing a combination of remote sensing, permanent plots and special aerial and ground survey techniques. The results will provide land managers, planners, policy makers,...
Past efforts in the management of natural resources in the West Usambara Mountains have not been successful mainly because the approaches were top-down and did not consider local communities important in natural resource management. Current initiatives active in the area have shown that participatory approaches involving all stakeholders as well as empowering local communities to take charge of...
The Eastern Arc Mountains form a chain of some of Africa's oldest peaks from southeastern Kenya through Tanzania. Their proximity to the Indian Ocean and the prevailing winds results in high rainfall when compared to surrounding areas. Because of the moist conditions in comparison to the surrounding areas, the chain and its montane, submontane, and lowland forests are noted for their high...
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