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Coastal Mangrove and Marine Turtle Conservation - Cameroon

Sea turtle conservation is still in the early stages in SW Cameroon. This project supports basic data collection and identification of local threats to sea turtles along the coast of the South West Province. Beach surveys and monitoring, community education and development, including development of ecotourism, are some of the initiatives currently pursued.

 

 
Rainforest Conservation - Cameroon

Rainforest Conservation - CameroonDeforestation of tropical rainforests has a global impact through species extinction, climate change, the loss of important ecosystems and unique resources. However, the destruction of rainforest can be slowed down, stopped, and even reversed when local inhabitants are given the chance to sustainably manage and protect their natural resources.

 

 
Chimpanzee Conservation - Cameroon

Chimpanzee Conservation, CameroonThe Nigerian-Cameroon chimpanzees inhabit the cross border region of these two countries. They are considered to be the most endangered of all the African chimpanzees, with less than 8000 individuals left in the wild. If nothing is done these primates will be extinct in 20 years. You can help to protect the chimpanzees and their habitat in the South West Province of Cameroon.

 
Cross River Gorilla Conservation - Cameroon

Cross River Gorilla - South West CameroonCross River Gorillas are classified by the IUCN as Critically Endangered. The conservation status of these great apes is precarious due to habitat fragmentation and increasing human pressure across the Lebialem Highlands and Mone gorilla range. The project will lead to the upgrading of these areas into fully protected areas with management status.