Deep in Southwest Cameroon's Tinto Community Forest, fewer than 6,000 Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzees survive in the wild. Habitat fragmentation is pushing these endangered primates toward farms and villages, escalating dangerous human-wildlife conflict.
This project reconnects their world. We'll restore 10 hectares of forest across two critical corridors, planting 10,000 indigenous trees—40% fruit-bearing species like Ficus—to rebuild food sources, nesting sites, and canopy highways.
The community leads the way: 20 youth monitors and 10 Village Forest Management Committee members will track chimpanzee activity quarterly along marked routes, recording nests, tracks, and vocalisations. 30 local farmers will adopt wildlife-safe farming practices.
The impact is measurable: increased corridor use, fewer farm-edge encounters, and a community invested in long-term coexistence. By combining forest restoration with local stewardship, we're not just protecting chimpanzees—we're building a sustainable future where wildlife and communities thrive together.
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