JGI UGANDA FIELD PROGRAMMES & EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

Introduction:

JGI's core conservation efforts in Uganda focus of 5 forests blocks that contain over 75%of the chimpanzee population in Uganda. These include:

1.Budongo Central Forest Reserve

2.Bugoma Central Forest Reserve

3.Kibale Forest National Park

4.Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve

5.Kasyoha Kitomi/MaramagamboCentral Forest Reserves

In addition to the above core target areas, JGI is undertaking conservation activities in Mt Otze Forest Reserve in North Western Uganda.There are plans to undertake more activities in this region.  The West Nile  area has the highest recorded levels of illegal trade in chimpanzees in Uganda. Secondly, the chimpanzee habitat in Northern Uganda is highly vulnerable because of the current increase in immigration and settlement in the aftermath of a 20 year protracted war in this region.

Thrust Themes Past-Present Future
1996-2005		2005-2010	>2010
1996-2000:	2000-2005:
Establish the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda-Gain traction & credibility as a conservation organisation	Establish an understanding of chimp population distribution and threats in Uganda Design, pilot and implement potential response strategies focusing on species conservation	Focus on chimp-human interaction (neighbouring communities, education, sanctuary capacity, habitat) Develop models for action (eco-tourism, coexistence and education)	Embark on carbon initiatives as a way of conserving chimpanzee habitat Collaborate for habitat safeguard Institutional synergies
INDUCTIVE	REACTIVE (SHORT-TERM)	PROACTIVE (LONG-TERM)