Conservancy profile

Uukolonkadhi-Ruacana Conservancy

(Named after a district area)

Registered	September 2005
Address	Uukolonkadhi-Ruacana Conservancy, P.O. Box 44, Ruacana
Telephone	065-270090 (MET) or 065 - 258877(TA)
Approximate population	25000
Main home languages	Oshiwambo, Otjiherero, Otjihimba and Dhemba
Area (square kilometers)	2993
Region	Omusati
Geographical features	Flat to mountainous area with forest and grassland and woodlands. Average annual rainfall of 300-400 mm.
Unusual or important features	Ruacana waterfall on the Kunene river, Onguma, permanent river, Olushandja Dam.
Major wildlife resources	Elephant, Springbok, Mountain Zebra, Ostrich, Black-faced impala, Hippo, Crocodiles.
Management	21 Conservancy committee members. 11 Men and 10 Women. Six Community Game Guards; two are volunteers and four are paid.
Enterprises	Community campsite (Otjipahuriro), onguma (rocks producing ochre powder) and hunting for own use
Support agencies	Rössing Foundation, and IRDNC, MET, USAID LIFE Plus, WWF, LAC
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