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Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, April 2026

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May 26, 2026
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, April 2026
April 2026 was marked by numerous initiatives benefiting local communities. In Bomassa, 89 schoolchildren took part in an educational forest excursion to learn about the park’s biodiversity, while health campaigns, community consultations, and agricultural activities engaged hundreds of beneficiaries. At the same time, tourism development and infrastructure projects continued to advance, reinforcing the vision of Nouabalé-Ndoki as a model of conservation built on science, community well...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Community conservation, Biodiversity


Restoring the gallery forests of Likouala-aux-Herbes

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May 15, 2026
Restoring the gallery forests of Likouala-aux-Herbes
In April, our teams at the Lac Télé Community Reserve launched a pilot project to protect and restore gallery forests along the Likouala-aux-Herbes corridor. This collaborative initiative brings together community development, research, logistics, and forest restoration expertise, while also valuing local community knowledge. Through this integrated approach, nearly three hectares of savanna will gradually be restored using native tree species adapted to the area’s ecological conditions...

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Tags: Community conservation, Biodiversity, Lac Télé Community Reserve


Lac Télé Community Reserve, January-February 2026 Newsletter.

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March 13, 2026
Lac Télé Community Reserve, January-February 2026 Newsletter.
During the first two months of the year, the Reserve’s teams stepped up their awareness-raising activities in 14 villages, engaging 743 participants on the protection of wildlife, current legislation and the risks associated with zoonotic diseases. These discussions aim to strengthen the communities’ commitment to the sustainable management of natural resources. At the same time, local development activities are continuing with technical monitoring of cocoa plantations and nurseri...

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


Conservation and local development: the Lac Télé Community Reserve takes stock of community actions in Bouanela

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February 02, 2026
Conservation and local development: the Lac Télé Community Reserve takes stock of community actions in Bouanela
At Bouanela, the Lac Télé Community Reserve takes stock of community actions and strengthens local governance through a dialogue workshop between the Coordination and the Local Management Committee. A participatory workshop bringing together communities from the 27 villages of the Lac Télé Community Reserve made it possible to assess actions undertaken, adopt new recommendations, and define community management priorities for 2026, with the support of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). ...

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


Lac Télé Community Reserve, November-December 2025 Newsletter.

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January 14, 2026
Lac Télé Community Reserve, November-December 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


Lac Télé Community Reserve, September-October 2025 Newsletter.

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November 10, 2025
Lac Télé Community Reserve, September-October 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


Raise awareness of the mini charter on fishing in the LTCR

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November 03, 2025
Raise awareness of the mini charter on fishing in the LTCR
In many villages of the Lac Télé Community Reserve, the local fishing charter, a simple guide designed to protect aquatic habitats and prevent overfishing, remains largely unknown. This lack of awareness threatens the sustainable use of the lake’s precious resources. A sensitization mission traveled along the southern corridor of the Reserve, from Itanga to Bouanéla. Over 780 people learned about responsible fishing practices and received copies of the mini charter. The Reserve team con...

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


Lac Télé Community Reserve, July-August 2025 Newsletter.

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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


Republic of Congo: The shark trade and its impacts

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August 29, 2025
Republic of Congo: The shark trade and its impacts
Sharks and rays now make up a growing share of the artisanal catch in the Republic of Congo, with 23,073 tons landed between 2000 and 2017. Their meat is consumed locally, while their fins are exported to Asia, where they can fetch up to 25,000 CFA francs per kilogram. This demand has led to targeted fishing, threatening species like the hammerhead shark, highly sought after for its meat. A lack of strict regulation leaves these species vulnerable to overfishing. Specialized buyers remove the...

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Tags: Community conservation, Biodiversity, Congo Marine


Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department

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August 27, 2025
Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department
In northern Congo, wild meat and fish remain an important part of the local diet. In rural areas, 70% of people ate wild meat the day before the survey was conducted, compared to 37% of people living in towns. Rural households consumed almost 5,000 kg of wild meat and 4,600 kg of fish, accounting for 90% of their animal protein intake. In Ouesso, wild meat is the favourite choice for 45% of the population, ahead of fish (38%), which is valued for its taste, cultural importance and 'nat...

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Tags: Periphery, Community conservation, Bushmeat


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