A full selection of CEPF project reports from this hotspot and others around the globe are available on the CEPF website. Click here to view.

Publications from CEPF Funded Projects

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Status Report for the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal forests of Kenya and Tanzania Region, 2007

The report assesses the status of biodiversity in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania (EACF) region against most of the 19 biodiversity monitoring indicators agreed upon by the stakeholders in the region. It uses information availed up to the end of 2007, and where possible comparisons made with past data to assess trends. It will be used as a basis for triggering further contributions for compilation of a final version that will cover 2008.

EACF Biodiversity Status Report Dec 1 2008 1MB (PDF)

Workshop Proceedings from Ukunda, Kenya, November 2007

This report describes the proceedings of a workshop which brought together grantees receiving support from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) for increasing the ability of local populations to benefit from and contribute to biodiversity conservation in the Eastern Arc and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania and other relevant stakeholders. The aim of the workshop was to share experiences and document lessons learned during the implementation of these projects.

CEPF SFD Workshop Report 989 KB (PDF)

Conservation status, connectivity, and options for improved management of southern Forest Reserves in the Udzungwa Mountains, Tanzania: urgent need for intervention. May 2007.

This study evaluates the conservation status of four Catchment Forest Reserves in the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania, which is an area of outstanding biological importance within the Eastern Arc Mountains. The study output is an assessment of the status of the habitat, ecosystem integrity, endangered and endemic species, and human impacts in the areas of interest, as well as the identification and mapping of potential corridors connecting the target Forest Reserves.

Conservation & Connectivity, Southern Udzungwas. 949 K (PDF)

Annual Analysis of the EACF CEPF Project Portfolio. March 2007.

BirdLife International as a member of the Coordination Unit produce Annual Analysis reports of the EACF CEPF project portfolio. The 2006 portfolio is now available.

Annual Analysis of the EACF CEPF Project Portfolio. 238 K (PDF)

Instituting Standardised Sustainable Biodiversity Monitoring in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania.

Since February 2005, BirdLife International and its Partners in Kenya and Tanzania, (Nature Kenya and Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania respectively), have been coordinating a project that aims to institute a standardised sustainable biodiversity monitoring system in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal forests (EACF) of Kenya and Tanzania. This initiative is funded by the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund and is meant to steer a coordinated approach to biodiversity monitoring. This initiative depends on your contribution, which you can make through sharing information that may add value to biodiversity monitoring in the EACF region. Please download the brochure and learn how you can contribute to this vital monitoring initiative.

Proceedings of a workshop to document lessons learnt from CEPF's investment in the restoration of forest connectivity in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania. Sept 2006.

This document presents the workshop proceedings of grantees receiving CEPF funding under Stategic Funding Direction Two - to restore and increase connectivity among fragmented forest patches in the hotspot. The Workshop (11 - 12 September 2006) was organised by the Tanzania Forest Conservation Group on behalf of the CEPF Coordination Unit.

Workshop Reports, Lessons Learnt SFD2. 1248 K (PDF)

Socio-economic Study of the Udzungwa Scarp Area: A Potential Wildlife Corridor. July 2006.

Funded by CEPF, this report presents the results of a socio-economic study of the Udzungwa Scarp area. The study was commissioned by WWF Tanzania and was conducted by the consulting company Kilimanyika.

Socio-economic report - Udzungwa Scarp. 450 K (PDF)

Proceedings of a workshop to document lessons learnt from CEPF's investment in research, monitoring and awareness raising in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania. June 2006.

Workshop report, Lessons Learnt SFD3. 1673 K (PDF)

Preliminary Assessment of Carbon Storage & the Potential for Forestry Based carbon Offset Projects in the Lower Tana River Forests. 2005.

This report completed by Julia Glenday is designed to be relevant to both those experienced in the issues of carbon storage and forestry and to those without background in the area. It is also written for both those familiar and unfamiliar with Tana River forests and their history.

Carbon Storage - Lower Tana River Forests. 2100 K (PDF)

Rehabilitation of the Tana Delta Irrigation project Kenya: An Environmental Assessment. July 2005.

This report provides recommendation aimed at ensuring that any re-establishment of the Tana Delta Irrigation Project will have positive impacts on sustainable community livelihoods and the unique biodiversity of the delta.

Tana River Environmental Assessment. 1960 K (PDF)

Stakeholders workshop on the conservation and management of the Taita Hills forests. March 2005.

This document presents the proceedings and outcomes of a stakeholders workshop organised by the East African Wildlife Society (February 7 - 10 2005) to discuss the conservation and management of the Taita Hills forests.

Stakeholders Workshop Report - Taita Hills Forests. 1220 K (PDF)

Annual Analysis of the EACF CEPF Project Portfolio. Dec 2005.

This report provides an overview of the EACF CEPF project portfolio by the end of 2005. It identifies gaps in the targets specified in the ecosystem profile and makes recommendations for the way forward in 2006.

Annual Analysis of the EACF Project Portfolio. 456 K (PDF)

Annual Analysis of the Project Portfolio. 2004.

BirdLife International as a member of the Coordination Unit have produced a summary of the investment so far in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania.

The report presents a summary of projects submitted for funding and gives the first detailed synopsis of the range of projects in terms of taxa, sites and activities. This report also identifies the main gaps that need to be targeted in the next few years of CEPF investment and shows the current status of proposals submitted, funds already committed as well as those allocated.

This report is meant as a guide for stakeholders including reviewers of grant proposals, current and potential grant applicants as well as the main donors.

Annual Analysis of the Project Portfolio. 1130 K (PDF)

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CEPF Publications

Protecting Nature's Hotspots for People and Prosperity - CEPF's Annual Report, 2006.

Since awarding its first grant in 2001, CEPF has empowered more than 900 civil society groups to protect the worlds biodiversity hotspots. This report provides information on CEPF's activities across all hotspots during the fiscal year 2006 (July 2005 - June 2006).

Protecting Natures Hotspots - CEPF's Annual Report 2006. 7472 K (PDF)

Ecosystem Profile

The Esosystem Profile summarises the findings that were used to plan for the investment in the Eastern Arc and Coastal Forest of Kenya and Tanzania. (view pdf).

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets produced by CEPF give a summary of CEPF activities and the Eastern Arc and Coastal Forests. (View pdf).

E-newsletter

CEPF's monthly newsletter about its global programme and results being achieved with partners. Click here to subscribe.

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Birdlife Publications

World Birdwatch Magazine

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TFCG Publicaitons

The Arc Journal

Produced by the Tanzania Forest Conservation Group twice a year, this journal provides up to date information about conservation in the Eastern Arc Mountains.

In April 2007, TFCG published a special CEPF Edition of The Arc Journal. Click here to download a pdf of the full Journal which features articles from 18 CEPF funded projects underway in the Easter Arc and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania.

In November 2008, TFCG published a special edition of the Arc Journal featuring the findings of the CEPF Grants for Student Research Programme. The programme has supported 25 students from Kenya and Tanzania to carry out conservation-related research within the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests Biodiversity hotspot. The journal includes articles on the success of participatory forest management in the Udzungwa Mountains; how mangabeys help to restore forest; a potentially devastating mite lurking in the Uluguru Mountains and threatened birds in Kenya's coastal forests.

Leaflets  | Posters  |  Swahili newsletter (view these documents here)

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WWF EARPO Publications

Newsletter EARPO

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Other

Journal of East African Natural History

CEPF is supporting the Journal of East African Natural History to publish results and findings of CEPF financed projects.

Articles and papers about the Uluguru Mountains.

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Synthesis of new knowledge derived from a portfolio of CEPF funded postgraduate research projects in the Eastern Arc Mountains and Coastal Forests of Kenya and Tanzania (2006-2009)

This report summarises the findings of 26 student research project financed through the CEPF Student Grants Project. The report includes information on threatened species, key biodiversity areas and efforts to restore forest connectivity.

Postgraduate research summary 175 kb (PDF)

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