Game park aids natives
Jun 07, 2004
COMMUNITIES neighbouring Queen Elizabeth National Park have reason to smile, writes a <b>Vision Reporter.</b>
COMMUNITIES neighbouring Queen Elizabeth National Park have reason to smile, writes a Vision Reporter.
The chief warden of the conservation area, John Bosco Nuwe, recently said Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) would give sh228m to communities in Kasese, Bushenyi, Kamwenge, Kanungu and Rukungiri districts.
“The money is meant to boost economic activities in these communities and show them the financial benefits of wildlife conservation,†Nuwe said.
He said the money was part of the 20% of gate collections which the communities were entitled to under the UWA law.
“We hope to foster goodwill and respect,†Nuwe said.
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The chief warden of the conservation area, John Bosco Nuwe, recently said Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) would give sh228m to communities in Kasese, Bushenyi, Kamwenge, Kanungu and Rukungiri districts.
“The money is meant to boost economic activities in these communities and show them the financial benefits of wildlife conservation,†Nuwe said.
He said the money was part of the 20% of gate collections which the communities were entitled to under the UWA law.
“We hope to foster goodwill and respect,†Nuwe said.
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