The overall objectives of the project is to promote and sustain the conservation initiatives of the Ashy Red colobus in Mbuzi and Mbizi forests through: Research and monitoring to add in the knowledge on population status of Ashy red colobus: • To evaluate on the habitat quality for Ashy red colobus through vegetation survey • To evaluate on the population status of target species through census • To implement low-cost monitoring scheme for Ashy red colobus population and its habitat To reduce anthropogenic pressure and interference to the forests from adjacent communities through: • In collaboration with other stakeholders to promote the use of alternative source of fuel and energy and sustainable use of forest resources. • To promote and assists in establishing environmental friendly projects (such as beekeeping) as an alternative source of income to adjacent communities.