Project goal
To enhance understanding of the local use of pangolin derivatives and sensitize local communities on pangolin conservation in Tanzania using a case study of Kwakuchinja, Nyerere-Selous-Udzungwa, and Amani-Nilo landscapes. Kwakuchinja wildlife corridor is part of Manyara-Tarangire ecosystem, and this corridor connects Lake Manyara with Tarangire National Parks.
Nyerere-Selous-Udzungwa wildlife corridor is part of Selous-Mikumi-Udzungwa ecosystem in Southern Tanzania, and this corridor connects Udzungwa National Park with Nyerere National Park and Selous Gamae Reserve. Amani-Nilo wildlife corridor is part of Eastern Arc Mountains, and this corridor connects Amani Nature Reserve with Nilo Forest Reserve.
TRCO anticipates that findings and efforts from this project will guide participatory efforts to conserve pangolins, their habitat and combat pangolin trafficking in Tanzania. Tanzania Research and Conservation Organization is conducting this project in collaboration with USAID Tanzania through their USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili Activity.
A map showing the Kwakuchinja wildlife corridor. The grids shows our actual area of interest in this corridor project.
A map showing the Nyerere-Selous-Udzungwa wildlife corridor. The grids shows our actual area of interest in this corridor project.
A map showing the Amani-Nilo wildlife corridor. The grids shows our actual area of interest in this corridor project.