Landscapes Archives - African Conservation Foundation https://africanconservation.org/project-category/landscapes/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:11:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://africanconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-african-conservation-foundation-logo-square-32x32.png Landscapes Archives - African Conservation Foundation https://africanconservation.org/project-category/landscapes/ 32 32 Protecting African forest Elephants https://africanconservation.org/project/protecting-african-forest-elephants/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:11:48 +0000 https://africanconservation.org/?post_type=project&p=25210 African elephants, Earth's largest land animals, confront significant threats. The ivory trade drives illegal poaching, while habitat loss due to human expansion disrupts their resources.

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]]> Forest elephants are in rapid decline. Roughly 60-80% of forest elephants have been killed in the past decade. The main cause for the escalating rise in elephant killings is the growing demand for ivory: Asia is still a major market for poached ivory. The liberalisation of the ivory trade pushed by some countries is also contributing to the widespread slaughter. In addition, the increased presence of Chinese labourers and traders in Africa feeds a massive domestic demand for ivory in their home country.

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]]> Miombo Forest Restoration https://africanconservation.org/project/miombo-forest-restoration/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:35:05 +0000 https://africanconservation.org/?post_type=project&p=25222 Many of the native Miombo woodlands in Mozambique are vanishing because of human activity. This disappearance of wildlife habitat is disastrous for the species that depends on these trees for their survival in the form of shelter and food.

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]]> Many of the native Miombo woodlands in Mozambique are vanishing because of human activity. This disappearance of wildlife habitat is disastrous for the species that depends on these trees for their survival in the form of shelter and food. As a consequence, most of these animals and birds will become extinct.

The Nhamacoa Forest is a unique ecosystem and home to a great variety of animals, including many rare birds. For example, the Vangas (Bias musicus) are only found in two places in Mozambique, one of which is Nhamacoa forest, also Crested Guinea fowl, which are not common, are living in this forest, and a variety of birds which are listed as rare and endangered. The beautiful Livingstone´s Turaco and the African Golden Oriole are just two others which use Nhamacoa forest as their home.

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]]> Kahuzi-Biega – Itombwe Wildlife Corridor https://africanconservation.org/project/kahuzi-biega-itombwe-wildlife-corridor/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://africanconservation.org/?post_type=project&p=25461 In response to the escalating threats to biodiversity and traditional livelihoods, local communities in South Kivu’s Mwenga territory are themselves the catalyst in an initiative to strengthen their capacity to manage their natural resources.

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]]> In the face of mounting challenges to biodiversity and traditional livelihoods, local communities in South Kivu’s Mwenga territory have taken the lead in an initiative aimed at enhancing their ability to manage natural resources. Community forests have emerged as valuable tools in the conservation of endangered species, demonstrating their effectiveness.

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]]> Rewilding Lake Chad Basin https://africanconservation.org/project/rewilding-lake-chad/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:19:44 +0000 https://africanconservation.org/?post_type=project&p=25471 Lake Chad, once one of the largest freshwater lakes in Africa, has been facing significant ecological problems in recent decades. These issues have had far-reaching consequences for the surrounding communities and the fragile ecosystems that rely on the lake.

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]]> The restoration of Lake Chad is essential due to the severe ecological and socioeconomic consequences resulting from its degradation. Rewilding the lake is crucial to preserve biodiversity, protect endangered species, and maintain the fragile ecosystems that rely on its water resources. Additionally, the restoration efforts will contribute to the revitalisation of local communities by enhancing livelihood opportunities, ensuring water and food security, and promoting sustainable development in the region.

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