by erudef | Dec 14, 2016 | News
The remaining tropical forests in Cameroon are under severe threat due to encroachment by forest fringed communities. This has led to acute deforestation, hence, habitat loss and environmental degradation. In a two days meeting recently organised by the South West...
by erudef | Dec 14, 2016 | News
Increasing cost and demands of agricultural products induced by population growth has brought about an increasing adoption of the traditional slash & burn, and shifting cultivation system of farming in most rural communities in Cameroon. This practice of farms...
by erudef | Dec 14, 2016 | News
Human pressure on forests is increasingly coming from areas outside of the traditional forest sector. Rising global commodity prices have led to an increased focus on expanding mineral extraction and industrial agricultural plantations. Rapidly developing urban areas...
by erudef | Dec 14, 2016 | News, Volunteering and Internship
Food insecurity is a major concern in Northern Cameroon. The level of production increases at an inferior rhythm than population (MINADER 2008). At least 40% of Cameroonians live under poverty; they are unable to provide the basic necessities of life (nutrition,...
by erudef | Dec 10, 2016 | News
In a bid to ensure the conservation of threatened tree species endemic to the Mount Cameroon area like microberlinia bisulcata commonly known as Tiger wood, Village Forest Management Committees (VFMCs) were created to manage and regenerate trees. However, VFMCs are...
by erudef | Dec 10, 2016 | News
The Lebialem Highlands Conservation Complex is rich with endemic biodiversity under threats that include but not limited to poaching, farming and illegal timber exploitation. This complex harbors a protected area (Tofala Hills Wildlife Sanctuary) and two proposed...
by erudef | Dec 10, 2016 | News
The Proposed Mount Kupe Integral Ecological Reserve in the Southwest and Littoral Regions of Cameroon is covered with a pristine forest, and home to many rare and unique species of plants and animals. The mountain is home of many birds, reptiles, amphibians, plants,...
by erudef | Dec 2, 2016 | News
Strengthen the capacity of schools and communities for elephant conservation in the Proposed Mak-Betchou Wildlife Sanctuary in Lebialem, Southwest Region, is being carried out through nature art and crafting activities in environmental clubs. ERuDeF which is...
by erudef | Dec 1, 2016 | News
About 90 percent of (Tiger wood) Microberlinia bisulcata, and (Mahogany) Entandrophragma angolenses, transplanted into the wild at Woteva and Bakingili Community Forests have survived. By Tengem Adeline Tiger wood and mahogany are some of the threatened trees in the...
by erudef | Nov 29, 2016 | News
The Environment and Rural Development Foundation (ERuDeF), has in line with her expansion vision of extending its activities to all 10 regions of Cameroon and other African countries, has recruited some three new staff into different posts of responsibility in the...
