He spent 40 years persuading people that wildlife pays — and made conservation a team sport.

John Salehe helped shape Tanzania’s community conservation movement

John Gospel Yonazi Salehe, a Tanzanian forester and conservationist, died on June 19th aged 71. He spent over four decades protecting wildlife corridors, strengthening community-run Wildlife Management Areas, and integrating local livelihoods into conservation. His work spanned government, NGOs, and community groups across East Africa.

Source: John Salehe helped shape Tanzania’s community conservation movement — Mongabay Conservation

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