Between 2013 and 2016, MJUMITA worked with TFCG and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) to explore how community-led ecotourism could support forest conservation. Implemented in selected villages with high biodiversity value, the project helped communities develop small-scale ecotourism enterprises linked to conservation objectives, such as forest walks, cultural experiences, and homestays. Training focused on business skills, governance, and biodiversity monitoring. The project increased local income, raised awareness of forest value, and created new incentives for sustainable management. It demonstrated the potential of ecotourism as a complementary strategy in community-based conservation.
