Common use of Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary Clause in Contracts

Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. Kagwene Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary is surrounded by nine village communities. Intense hunting on the mountain has resulted in the almost total extirpation of large and medium-sized mammals with the exception of gorillas, which have been afforded protection over the years by a traditional law forbidding their hunting. Therefore, the most pressing threat to the gorillas in this area is habitat loss. Pastoral cattle herders have converted large areas of the forest to grassland, while farming is creeping further up the mountain slopes. Communities around Kagwene Mountain are prepared to protect the habitat and its wildlife but their support is contingent on completion of the gazettement of the Gorilla Sanctuary. Since October 2005, a locally employed anti-poaching team has been active at Kagwene under the guidance of MINFOF and has been successful in reducing the amount of trapping on the mountain. Action Needed Time Frame Funding needed  Complete boundary demarcation of the Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. 1 year $15,000  Elaborate a management strategy for the sanctuary, including fire-protection measures. 1 year $5,000  Continue law enforcement and anti-poaching activities; finalize recruitment of MINFOF eco-guards. 5 years $110,0001  Employment of MINFOF Conservator 5 years $42,0001  Relocation of livestock currently within the sanctuary. 2 years $10,000 ¹ Recurrent costs including salaries are to be provided by MINFOF.

Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. Kagwene Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary is surrounded by nine village communities. Intense hunting on the mountain has resulted in the almost total extirpation of large and medium-sized mammals with the exception of gorillas, which have been afforded protection over the years by a traditional law forbidding their hunting. Therefore, the most pressing threat to the gorillas in this area is habitat loss. Pastoral cattle herders have converted large areas of the forest to grassland, while farming is creeping further up the mountain slopes. Communities around Kagwene Mountain are prepared to protect the habitat and its wildlife but their support is contingent on completion of the gazettement of the Gorilla Sanctuary. Since October 2005, a locally employed anti-poaching team has been active at Kagwene under the guidance of MINFOF and has been successful in reducing the amount of trapping on the mountain. Action Needed Time Frame Funding needed  • Complete boundary demarcation of the Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. 1 year $15,000  • Elaborate a management strategy for the sanctuary, including fire-fire- protection measures. 1 year $5,000  • Continue law enforcement and anti-poaching activities; finalize recruitment of MINFOF eco-guards. 5 years $110,0001  • Employment of MINFOF Conservator 5 years $42,0001  • Relocation of livestock currently within the sanctuary. 2 years $10,000 ¹ Recurrent costs including salaries are to be provided by MINFOF.

Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. Kagwene Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary is surrounded by nine village communities. Intense hunting on the mountain has resulted in the almost total extirpation of large and medium-sized mammals with the exception of gorillas, which have been afforded protection over the years by a traditional law forbidding their hunting. Therefore, the most pressing threat to the gorillas in this area is habitat loss. Pastoral cattle herders have converted large areas of the forest to grassland, while farming is creeping further up the mountain slopes. Communities around Kagwene Mountain are prepared to protect the habitat and its wildlife but their support is contingent on completion of the gazettement of the Gorilla Sanctuary. Since October 2005, a locally employed anti-poaching team has been active at Kagwene under the guidance of MINFOF and has been successful in reducing the amount of trapping on the mountain. Action Needed Time Frame Funding needed  • Complete boundary demarcation of the Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. 1 year $15,000  • Elaborate a management strategy for the sanctuary, including fire-protection measures. 1 year $5,000  • Continue law enforcement and anti-poaching activities; finalize recruitment of MINFOF eco-guards. 5 years $110,0001  • Employment of MINFOF Conservator 5 years $42,0001  • Relocation of livestock currently within the sanctuary. 2 years $10,000 ¹ Recurrent costs including salaries are to be provided by MINFOF.

Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. Kagwene Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary is surrounded by nine village communities. Intense hunting on the mountain has resulted in the almost total extirpation of large and medium-medium sized mammals with the exception of gorillas, which have been afforded protection over the years by a traditional law forbidding their hunting. Therefore, the most pressing threat to the gorillas in this area is habitat loss. Pastoral cattle herders have converted large areas of the forest to grassland, while farming is creeping further up the mountain slopes. Communities around Kagwene Mountain are prepared to protect the habitat and its wildlife but their support is contingent on completion of the gazettement of the Gorilla Sanctuary. Since October 2005, a locally employed anti-poaching team has been active at Kagwene under the guidance of MINFOF and has been successful in reducing the amount of trapping on the mountain. Action Needed Time Frame Funding needed  • Complete boundary demarcation of the Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary. 1 year $15,000  • Elaborate a management strategy for the sanctuary, including fire-protection measures. 1 year $5,000  • Continue law enforcement and anti-poaching activities; finalize recruitment of MINFOF eco-eco- guards. 5 years $110,0001  • Employment of MINFOF Conservator 5 years $42,0001  • Relocation sanctuary. of livestock currently within the sanctuary. 2 years $10,000 ¹ Recurrent costs including salaries are to be provided by MINFOF.