The Kabo Forest Management Unit (FMU) is a forest area (2,670 km²) that has been exploited for timber since the 1970s. Over the past few decades, hunting practices have changed and areas that were once isolated are now accessible. In order to enable sustainable hunting, regular estimates of animal densities are needed.
Discover the state of wildlife in the Kabo Forest Management Unit in the Republic of Congo. This report, produced as part of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Program, uses camera traps to estimate animal densities and assess the impact of hunting. The results reveal worrying trends for certain species, while highlighting the importance of sustainable management.
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