Creating a safe haven for pangolins and vulnerable tree species

Creating a safe haven for pangolins and vulnerable tree species

Image credit: Gloria in 2020
Grantee Environmental Defenders of Ngetha Media Association for Peace
Target Shea Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), African Mahogany (Afzelia Africana), Black-bellied Pangolin, Giant Ground Pangolin, White-bellied Pangolin, Temminck’s Pangolin, Grey Crowned Crane
Area Protected

135 acres

Location Uganda
Grant Amount $30,083

Purchase and protects 135 acres of threatened land. Create a safe haven for pangolin species, vulnerable trees, and their habitats. This land purchase will also increase the protection of the indigenous community’s land rights. This area is globally significant for rare species