Community Wildlife Protection

Donors/Funders: 
USAID
Implementers: 
Game Rangers International
Countries: 
Objectives: 
Community based approach aimed at decreasing poaching & other illegal activities. Activities include law enforcement; training of community scouts; fire management

Activities will increase law enforcement capacity in the communities surrounding Kafue NP improving their ability to protect & manage wildlife resources. Reduced poaching & damage due to wildfires & encroachment will eventually lead to increased wildlife populations of key species in the target area. Improved management will increase conservation & tourism, contributing to livelihoods for the surrounding communities.

PAs: 
Mumbwa GMA, Namwala GMA
Timeframe: 
2019 to 2021
Budget: 
953016.00
Currency: 
USD
Thematic Focus: 
NR Protect & Mgt
1st Contact Name: 
Handsen Mseteka
2nd Contact Name: 
Angela Kabuswe
2nd Contact Email: