Community Natural Resource Management

The future of northern Tanzania’s rangelands lies in the hands of the local people. Due to the negative effects of climate change, increasing livestock populations, and shifts in land use, the quality of critical pastures is declining. TPW helps rural communities to preserve their livelihoods by providing the technical tools and expertise they need to manage their natural resources effectively. A novel small grants fund empowers participants to lead their own conservation initiatives, leading to projects that protect vital watersheds, supply rainwater to local schools, and conserve pastures for use during drought conditions.