Udzungwa
Landscape Strategy
Protecting a globally unique ecosystem, together.
The Udzungwa Landscape Strategy (ULS) is a long-term, collaborative effort to protect one of Africa’s most extraordinary biodiversity hotspots, the Udzungwa Mountains of southern Tanzania.
ULS brings together communities, protected area managers, civil society organisations, researchers, and donors to conserve nature and improve human well-being.
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Our Mission & Vision
We work to conserve the unique Udzungwa Mountains landscape through a transparent, inclusive, and long-term strategy that empowers communities and protects biodiversity. Our vision is a resilient Udzungwa where thriving ecosystems and local people coexist and sustain one another—now and for generations to come.
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Why Udzungwa
Over 2,500 plant and 120 mammal species
Home to 46% of Tanzania’s endemic vertebrates
Supports the livelihoods of >250,000 people
18 rivers originate in the Udzungwa Mountains, sustaining hydropower stations that generate over 30% of Tanzania’s electricity
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