Conservation of Katavi National Park through Production of Organic Honey, Kibaoni Ward, Mpanda District
Case Study C0236
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| Date | 2005 |
| Agency | Chama cha Hifadhi Misitu na Mazingira ya Kibaoni (MIMAKI) |
| Donor/support agency | GEF SGP |
| Project type | Implemented by agency |
| Context(s) | Protected area |
| Geographic coverage | Tanzania |
| Locality | Kibaoni Ward, Mpanda District |
| Biodiversity focus | Ecosystem/landscape |
| Development focus | Local communities |
| Conservation goals | Reduce the rate of poaching and frequency of forest fires in Katavi National Park |
| Poverty reduction goals | Promote the production of organic honey as an alternative income generating opportunity |
Summary
The project 'Conservation of Katavi National Park through Production of Organic Honey, Kibaoni Ward, Mpanda District' was launched in 2003 by the NGO Chama cha Hifadhi Misitu na Mazingira ya Kibaoni. The goal of this project is to reduce the rate of poaching and frequency of forest fires in Katavi National Park by promoting the production of high priced organic honey as an alternative income generating opportunity for communities living in the fringes of the National Park. To achieve its objectives the project promoted conservation of biodiversity in and around Katavi National Park and imparted new knowledge and skills in honey production processes with a view to discouraging traditional honey gathering processes, which tend to inflict significant losses on biodiversity through occasional fire outbreaks.
Conservation impact
Incidences of forest fires in the National Park has decreased while concern for conservation has increased among communities living adjacent to Katavi National Park.
Poverty reduction impact
Farmers were trained in the production of organic honey by organic honey experts. Community members have started to earn an income from honey sales, which in turn has improved their livelihood. Moreover, organic honey, which is very nutritious, has contributed to improve the nutrition of community members.
Strategy for Conservation/Poverty Linkages
Provision of alternative livelihoods
Reference 1
http://sgp.undp.org/index.cfm?Module=Projects&Page=ShowProject&ProjectID=6849
Related records above this one:
- Global Environment Facility (GEF) (Organisation O0026)