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Entries for September 2025

Three new butterfly species discovered in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park!

Science publication

September 30, 2025
Three new butterfly species discovered in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park!
The African Natural History Research Trust recently identified three new butterfly species in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, located in northern Republic of Congo: Falcuna nouabaleensis, Anthene sangha, and Neurellipes smithi. Butterflies are key indicators of forest health. These discoveries enhance our understanding of the biodiversity in this region, nestled between the Sangha and Congo Rivers, and highlight the importance of conserving these ecosystems.

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Conservation science, Biodiversity


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, August 2025

Newsletter

September 20, 2025
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, August 2025
Conservation efforts, research, community development. Discover the news from the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


Lac Télé Community Reserve, July-August 2025 Newsletter.

Newsletter

September 16, 2025
Lac Télé Community Reserve, July-August 2025 Newsletter.
Community development, research, conservation efforts: discover the news from the Lac Télé Community Reserve.

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Tags: Community conservation, Protected areas, Lac Télé Community Reserve


Certified forests, refuges for Congolese wildlife

News

September 16, 2025
Certified forests, refuges for Congolese wildlife
The latest wildlife survey in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape reveals a powerful finding: Forest concessions certified by the FSC (like those managed by CIB) host higher densities of forest elephants, gorillas, and ungulates than unmanaged areas. ⠀ This success is no accident. It's the result of a long-term innovative partnership (PROGEP) between the government, industry (CIB), and conservationists (WCS), proving that responsible management makes a real difference for wildlife.

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Tags: Forest elephants, Periphery, Forest, Private sector engagement