Site Eco touristique Ebogo
Region
Africa
Country
Cameroon
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
WLI Africa
About
Name of organisation
Alternatives Durables pour le Développement
Funding support
Yes
Number of staff
Number of visitors per year
2023: 1000
2024: 2000
2025: 1500
Overall aims of the centre
Conservation and participatory management of forest and fisheries biodiversity in the forest reserve
Description of the centre
Region: Africa
Country/territory: Cameroon
Type of wetland: Rural
Area sqm: 3097000
Habitats and species:
Young people, women, men, tropical wildlife and 1,005 varieties of butterflies
Featured programmes: L'OCDE
Work Areas
Main CEPA work area
Restoration and conservation of biodiversity. Raising awareness of waste management; producing guides and leaflets
Top three successes
- Project to improve the sustainable management of the Ebogo tourist site. We helped the community to implement a participatory management approach for the tourist site, which is home to one of the greatest diversities of butterflies (1,005 species), one of the oldest trees in the world, and is watered by the River Nyong. We contributed to improving waste management at the site, and collection bags were provided to the site managers.
- We have contributed to supporting the sustainable management of biodiversity in Campo Ma’an National Park through capacity-building in RFA management, including the production of leaflets for this purpose, training for local communities in agroecology, campaigns to restore green spaces, and the establishment of community nurseries.
- Contribution to the sound management of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Campo Ma’an National Park to reduce human–wildlife conflicts
Top three challenges
- A participatory and inclusive approach to projects
- The management of non-timber forest products and natural resources to reduce pressure on natural resources
- Human–wildlife conflict
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage / site information, Producing written materials, Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat, Running a visitor center
Participation
Working with disabled people, Engaging young people, Engaging the local community, Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Delivering adult education, Working with primary schools, Working with secondary schools
General
Auditing / assessing effectiveness, PR and marketing, Health and safety, Project planning
Contact
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