Communities’ perception on Grey Crowned Cranes and habitats status

Communities perceived livelihoods (income, food, health and culture) benefits of declines in Grey Crowned Cranes populations and habitats

Communities perceived negative impacts on livelihoods (income, food, health and culture) of declines in populations and habitats of Grey Crowned Cranes on livelihoods (income, food, health, culture)

Interventions communities recommend for improving Grey Crowned Cranes conservation and livelihoods

Habitats and populations of Grey Crowned Cranes Declining

Encroachment in habitats (wetlands, lake shores, forests) has promoted income generating activities like farming

Loss of bird species and their habitat lead to decline in tourism potential that also negatively affect potential revenues

Provide alternative sources of livelihoods to farmers, fisher folk e.g. financial incentives and seed for agriculture

Encroachment in habitats has enabled expanded crop cultivation hence increased access of food

The low tourism in the area will sustain low infrastructural development, making it difficult for crop farmers to transport their food products to the market for sale

Clear demarcation of wetlands/Lake Buffer zones and the Grey Crowned Crane Habitats

Presence of Grey Crowned Cranes and Shoebills indicate location for fish capturing

Decline in rainfall caused supernaturally by crane dances reduces crop productivity

Compensate communities and they leave wetlands

Grey Crown Cranes and Shoebills do not eat our crops hence food is always available

If wetlands are destroyed, global climate change will be exacerbated hence affecting crop growing

Community sensitization, trainings, exchange visits to where Grey Crowned Cranes Conservation has been enhanced, for capacity building