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Strengthening the capacity of local Biological Monitors in the effective management of Protected Areas in the Lebialem Highlands Conservation Complex, Cameroon
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...
Revamping Conservation Groups for Greater Protection of the Proposed Mount Kupe Integral Ecological Reserve
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,...
Strengthening Capacity of Communities for Elephant Conservation
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....
Replanted Tiger Wood, Mahogany Record Over 80% Survival Rate
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...
Three New Staff Recruited To Enhance ERuDeF Expansion Vision
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...
‘Ecological Restoration Needed At Mount Bamboutos’
The President/CEO of the Environment and Rural Development Foundation (ERuDeF) Louis Nkembi has underscored the urgent need for conservation measures and sustainable agricultural practices to be put in place in the Mount Bamboutos Area. This,...
Over 400 Trees Planted To Protect Fragile Lebialem Highlands
Over 400 seedlings of agroforestry tree species have been planted in schools, farms and around water catchments in communities within the Lebialem Highlands Conservation Complex, South West Cameroon to protect the already depleting landscape,...
Alou-Tofala Cassava Farmers’ Cooperative Legalisation Imminent!
A file including necessary documents for the legalization of the Alou-Tofala Cassava Farmers’ Cooperative (ATCaFCoS) has been constituted and will be deposited at the Lebialem Divisional Delegation of Agriculture and Rural Development for...
More Farmers In Western Cameroon Benefit From Agroforestry Systems
Statistics gathered from Balafotio Village in the Western Region of Cameroon indicates that 80% of farmers trained on agroforestry systems in 2013 have begun experiencing increase in farm yields. After paying evaluation visit to this area, the...
Irish Volunteer Plants Over 2000 Agroforestry Trees In Fako Division
Irish volunteer, Tony Malone, has corroborated the Environment and Rural Development Foundation (ERuDeF)’s efforts in protecting fragile environments, boosting soil fertility and protecting water catchments by planting over 2000 agro forestry...