Devising solutions to bushmeat exploitation in the Sanaga-Cross region, Africa
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £201,824
WHERE Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon
Summary
To provide a model of the bushmeat problem in general. To develop an integrated solution to the over-exploitation of wildlife in lowland forest areas in Africa.
Inventories of extent and condition of forest areas in the Sanaga-Cross region. (12A)
Distribution and abundance of main hunted species within region. (12A)
Assessment of actual and potential human impact on habitats. (12A)
Risk assessment of high-priority prey species. (11A)
Assessment of value and limitations of using bushmeat markets as hunting barometers. (11A)
Understanding stakeholders in the bushmeat trade in the study region. (11A,12A)
Assessment of the protein deficiency issue in the region. (11A, 12A)
Food production alternatives
Identification of technological inputs and know-how required to better contribute to biodiversity planning in successive phases of the project.
