Conservancy profile

Sheya Uushona Conservancy

(Named after the brave King of the Ongandjera traditional authority)

Registered	September 2005
Address	Sheya Uushona Conservancy, P.O. Box 2, Okahao
Telephone	065-252087
Approximate population	35400
Main home languages	Oshiwambo, Otjiherero and San
Area (square kilometers)	5066
Region	Omusati
Geographical features	Flat to mountainous area with forest and grassland, a combination of Kalahari woodland Mopane shrub lands, which are dominant, and mosaic sands. Annual rainfall of 350-400 mm.
Unusual or important features	Salt pans in conservancy area.
Major wildlife resources	Lion (occasionally), Red hartebeest, Hyena, Elephant, Kudu, Duiker, Steenbok, Springbok
Management	Management committee consists of 79 members, of which 47 are women. An Executive of 20 is formed from this committee, consisting of 11 women and nine men. No staff employed at present.
Enterprises	Harvesting Mopane worms
Support agencies	Rössing Foundation (main local NGO), MET, NNF, LAC, USAID LIFE Plus, WWF
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