Habitat restoration, sustainable conservation for Niger Delta red colobus monkey
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £499,799
WHERE Nigeria
Summary
This project will deliver major advances towards ensuring the sustainable conservation of the critically endangered Niger Delta red colobus monkey in Nigeria's Niger River Delta by restoring habitat, developing legal frameworks, and providing livelihood benefits to communities vital to conservation efforts. The long-term integrated conservation approach proposed here would not only ensure the species' survival but will also contribute to building the state government and communities' capability in wildlife and forest management.
Bayelsa State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Partners for Red Colobus (P4RC), Apoi Community Development Committee, Apoi Community Conservation Association, Re:wild