Conservation of wetlands and associated biodiversity in Northern Zambia
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £131,669
WHERE Zambia
Summary
To build capacity to conserve biodiversity of KNP by developing hydrological and fire management plan for sensitive ecosystems.To uplift management of KGMA resources.To improve conservation education.To alleviate poverty.
Production of hydrological and fire management plan, and manual.Restoration of water levels in mushito and papyrus swamp.Two Zambian staff trained in Tourism and Conservation at DICE.Nine local staff trained as environmental educators and guides.Resource database for KGMA.
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