Bio-diversity

This is a community conservation project around Echuya Forest Reserve, located in the Albertine Afromontane Ecosystem. Echuya supports species of plants and animals endemic to this part of the world, and supports the livelihood of indigenous groups (Batwa) as well as other local communities. Located in one of the most densely populated areas in Uganda (Kabale and Kisoro Districts), Echuya is being rapidly degraded and is likely to loose it s endemism unless conservation measures are instituted. The goal of the project is to promote collaborative forest management practices while providing alternative sources of livelihood for local communities. Activities include promotion of alternative income generating activities such as community eco-tourism, agro-forestry and community conservation education.

Uganda