Restoring Critical Habitats
The Initiative is making important progress in restoring critical habitats for endangered…
Owls are vital to healthy ecosystems, yet many remain threatened by fear and habitat loss. TOCI is working to change that through science and education.
Tanzania Owl Conservation Initiative (TOCI) is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting Tanzania’s owl species and their natural habitats.
Founded on the belief that people and wildlife can coexist in harmony, TOCI works to promote understanding, respect, and sustainable interaction between communities and nature.
We implement practical solutions from field research to community education to protect owls, restore habitats, and promote sustainable coexistence.
Your support helps us expand research, strengthen education, and protect habitats for future generations
Owls play a vital role in healthy ecosystems, yet many remain misunderstood. Protecting them means protecting the balance between wildlife, forests, and the communities that share these landscapes.
Owls help control rodent populations naturally, reducing damage to crops and limiting the spread of disease in surrounding communities.
Many owls face persecution because of myths and misconceptions. Education helps communities see them as part of nature, not a threat.
Because owls depend on stable habitats, their presence can reveal the health of forests and the condition of local biodiversity.
Conserving owl habitats also protects other wildlife, plants, and ecosystems that depend on the same environment to survive.
Tanzania is home to a remarkable diversity of owl species, each playing an important role in the ecosystems they inhabit.
Small, Forest-dependent
Rare Mountain Species
Forest Night Guardian
Adaptable and Widespread
Through research, education, and community engagement, TOCI is building a stronger foundation for owl conservation across Tanzania’s forests and woodlands.
Forest and woodland sites surveyed across key conservation landscapes
Community members reached through education and awareness programs
Owls supported through monitoring, protection, or rehabilitation activities
Follow TOCI’s ongoing work in owl conservation, from field research and habitat monitoring to community education and rescue efforts across Tanzania.
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TOCI works to conserve Tanzania’s owl species and their habitats through scientific research, education, and community-based conservation that promotes coexistence between people and wildlife