This project focused on strengthening the Kanuku Mountains Protected Area (KMPA) through targeted investments in site-level management, community engagement, and ecological monitoring. It addressed critical funding gaps that had previously limited implementation of the KMPA Management Plan, including activities such as law enforcement, stakeholder consultations, and staff capacity building. Key interventions included preparing architectural designs for infrastructure, hiring additional rangers, conducting overflights to assess illegal activities, and supporting water quality research in the Potaro River. The project also emphasized community-based training to build local capacity for protected area governance, reinforcing commitments under the Protected Areas Act and the KfW agreement.