The proposed project is driven by the need to sustainably manage the marine and coastal resources found within Vanga and related biodiversity which are important from an eco-logical, socio- economic and physiological perspective. The area hosts the largest tracts of mangrove forests in South Coast. This important resource however faces various threats which include but not limited to clear cutting of mangrove, poor agricultural practices, resource use conflicts and limited awareness among the local community members of applicable national laws and policies on participatory natural resource management.
The expected project results are; i) community forest association (VAJIKI) undertaking sustainable management of the vast mangrove forest and associated resources found within the three villages of Jimbo, Vanga and Kiwengu ii) rehabilitated and restored degraded mangrove sites and forest improved by 70%. This will be achieved by establishing tree nurseries for mangrove seedlings and planting an area of 10ha , iii) improved income levels in various households by adopting environmentally sound alternative income generating activities and iv) improved land use practices and increased farm production, improved soil and water management measures.