Hunting The hunting of chimpanzees is infrequent among the local people, but does occur in the northern forests where infant chimpanzees are hunted and sold in the capital. It has been reported that skulls have been placed for sale. Adult chimpanzees are often hunted for bushmeat. Other uses of natural resources Burundi is a resource poor country in the early states of economic deveopment. The ability to pay for imports rests on the climate and international coffee market.
Water resources are unprotected, which further complicates the issue.
One is to improve agricultural and livestock production, implement soil fertilization techniques on farms, and reforest 390 ha. Another is the large scale urban development operation in Kanyosha. They plan to construct a drainage system, primary school, and a marketplace. Generally these species have been introduced for aquaculture or research reasons. Restoration and Reintroduction Information Sources Programs for restoration of damaged habitat From 1992 to 1997, Burundi participated in a program to conserve and develop upland watersheds.