The Wildlife Assessment Services has trained 2 major groups of eco-monitors and build the capacity of numerous local community groups in wildlife management. These include 20 trainers from Mokoko Wildlife Management Association (MWMA) and 20 trainees from West Coast both are now doing valuable work in conserving endangered species within the Mount Cameroon region.
As part of the 'Participatory Biodiversity Conservation Strategy' (PBCS) developed by the Mount Cameroon Project (MCP); The Wildlife Assessment Services was commissioned by the Government of Cameroon (GoC) to facilitate the development of the Participatory Wildlife Management initiatives in the Mount Cameroon region. The model has provided base-line data now used by local institutions such as the Regional Wildlife Management Committee and MWMA. Together with lessons learnt from MCP on participatory Wildlife Management, highlighting specific areas for attention, the model can also be used by government in other regions throughout Cameroon.
The Wildlife Assessment Services have performed two extensive based line studies at selected sites for indicator species including Chimpanzees, Drills and Elephants. As well as; a biodiversity assessment for Important Birds Areas (IBA) status in collaboration with Birds Life International.
A well-referenced butterfly collection with over 160 butterflies species and 2064 specimens has been developed; with a view to producing a high quality booklet on butterflies within the Mount Cameroon region. Additional faunal specimens have also been collected and preserved for reference and educational purposes.
To date, the Wildlife Assessment Services have undertaken two extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The detailed information on land use, wildlife and vegetation led to the privatisation of the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC).
The Wildlife Assessment Services has successfully trained staff from Korup National Park in faunal specimen collection and preservation; and members of MWMA in bio-monitoring and evaluation procedures. Ongoing training continues for local rangers and guides.
Also technical guidance given to local community based organisation on the implementation of wildlife management systems has further assisted wildlife conservation in the Mount Cameroon Region.
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