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Environment & Conservation in Gambia

Eco-Tourism Environmental NGOs

Forestry Sector Nature Reserves

Government Departments

Fisheries & Water Forestry & Environment

Parks & Wildlife

Ballabu Conservation Project

The area's project assigns 14 villages a community forest park to be locally managed, as well as some form of industry such as recycling plants, eco-lodges, skills centres, livestock or agriculture.

Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project

The project, which has a lodge, is one of the longest running chimp rehabilitation projects in Africa. They care for and monitor a population of over 70 chimpanzees occupying three islands in the River Gambia National Park.

Darwin Initiative

The 'Darwin Field Station for Biodiversity & Research' is a project which aims to promote and encourage local biodiversity research in Gambia and increase the ability of local people to manage their natural resources in a sustainable way.

Food & Agricultural Organization

The FAO provides reports and statistical data on agriculture, fisheries, forests and sustainable development.

Forestry Sector

This article provides information about the forest cover, deforestation, mangrove systems, farmers' attitudes and international conventions.

Makasutu Wildlife Trust

Located at the Darwin Initiatives Field Station at Abuko its aim is to protect wildlife habitats and ecosystems and to promote greater awareness about the significance of conservation, biodiversity and its sustainable use.

Brufut Woods Community Project

Located in Brufut, this is a locally managed conservation area in partnership with the West African Bird Study Association (WABSA). It aims to help create natural habitat for the wildlife and birds of the Gambia, and to derive a sustainable income for village communities.

Georgraphy & Nature

CITES

Listings of endangered species






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