Development and Implementation of a Sustainable Resource Management Plan for Marsabit Mountain and its associated Watersheds

The overall goal of the project is to ensure the long -term conservation and sustainable use of the unique mountain ecosystems in Marsabit by developing and implementing a management plan that could be replicated in similar environments in the Horn of Africa. Objective 1 Develop a Resource Management Plan for Mt Marsabit and its Environs that includes finalisation of the delineation of the boundaries of the protected areas and to clarify the jurisdiction of the main institutional stakeholders and implementation of some priority aspects of that Resource Management plan. Objective 2 To enhance the knowledge base and information management by creating an information system, including a database on Marsabit Mountain and its immediate surroundings. Objective 3 To protect the Marsabit forest by promoting the access to water resources outside the forest, and by promoting on-farm forestry. Objective 4 To support integrated and sustainable crop-livestock production systems in zones adjacent to the forest. Objective 5 To support establishment of a viable livestock marketing system and other income generating activities with the aim of reducing pressure on the mountain ecosystem, thus contributing towards conservation of biodiversity. Objective 6 To support capacity building of local stakeholders, including communities and institutions, to sustainably manage natural resources and to resolve land-use conflicts.