Projects in Nigeria

Saving the Natural Habitats of the Jos-Plateau: Which Threatened Indigenous Fuel-Wood Species Should be Planted?

This work seek to identify those indigenous plant species most utilised for fuel-wood consumption on the Jos-Plateau through series of market surveys. The ecological role played by such species will also be measured by recording insects, birds and mammalian species utilising such plants as food, perching and nesting substrate.

Increasing Urbanization Towards the Amurum Forest Reserve and the Jos Wildlife Park; Where Do We Draw the Line to Protect Local Fauna?

This work seeks to draw a limit on the advancing human settlements towards the Amurum Forest Reserve and the Jos Wildlife Park to ensure successful conservation of local species.

Survey of Forest Elephants in Ifon Forest Reserve

Survey of the population of the elephants in Ifon Forest Reserve to help determine status and establishment baselines for management planning and conservation in Ifon Forest reserve.

Community Institutions Enhancement and Forest Protection in Buan, Ogoni-Land, Niger Delta

The Buan community forest in the lowland humid rainforest zone of the Niger Delta is under threat as many of the forest-protective traditional practices fall into disuse. The project team will work with the community to identify and strengthen traditional methods of monitoring resource use and conservation of the forest

Conservation Education for hildren in Plateau State, Nigeria: The Children for Nature Project

To bring nature conservation education to children within the ages of 6-12 years in Plateau State Nigeria, so as to help raise future leaders knowledgeable and active in nature conservation.

Biodiversity within the Remote, Plant-Rich Forests of Taraba and Adamawa States, Nigeria

A survey to compare biodiversity within the remote, plant-rich forests of Taraba and Adamawa States with baseline data gathered in the 1970’s

Seed Dispersal and the Long Term Survival of Nigeria's Montante Forests

The aim of this project is to investigate the role of primates and avian frugivores in seed dispersal, in order to predict the long term consequences to forest structure of primate loss.

Domestication and Breeding of Cane-Rat for Controlling Indiscriminate Bush-Burning

This project seeks to advocate against indiscriminate bush burning to kill wildlife for meat.

Investigating Ecological and Anthropogenic Factors that Determine the Distribution and Conservation of the Critically Endangered Cross River Gorilla

The projects aims is to determine the ecological and anthropogenic causes of the current patchy distribution of Cross River gorillas, and determine the quantity and location of suitable habitat where conservation action can be focused.

How Important are Figs in the Conservation Effort at Amurum Forest Reserve, Laminga?

Making more food available for fruit eating animals of the Amurum Forest Reserve.

Survey for Population Status of Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee and Habitat Threat Assessment in the Oban Hills of Cross River National Park, Cross River, Nigeria

The project aims to provide baseline information on Nigerian-Cameroon chimpanzees in the Oban Hills and raise awareness of the much neglected Oban Hills area of Cross River National Park and the endangered chimpanzee.

Road Construction in Protected Areas Good for Ecotourism but Bad for Biodiversity Conservation – A Case Study of Yankari Game Reserve

The aim of the project is to document the incidences of animals killed along Ahmadu Bello way of Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi Nigeria.

Fire Regimes and its Implication on Trees and Tree Species Utilize by Birds for Nesting in the Savanna Woodlands of Yankari Game Reserve, Nigeria

This project aimed at investigating the effects of fire on trees and tree species use by birds for nesting in the savanna woodland and to present this finding to the Reserves Managers and Staff.

Endangered Primates in Southern Nigeria

Conservation Status of the Sclater’s Guenon (Cercopithecus slateri) in Southern Nigeria

The Nigerian Guenon in Southern Nigeria: Outlook Good or Just Hanging On?

This project will investigate the response of the Nigerian monkey population to threats from hunting and human disturbance.

Threatened Primates of Nigeria: Conservation of Sacred Monkeys in Igboland and a Relict Population of Chimpanzees in the Niger Delta

This project, which covers three sites in south-eastern Nigeria, aims to continue to promote the conservation of two sacred populations of Sclater’s monkey in Igboland, and to obtain baseline data needed to raise awareness about and initiate conservation measures for a relict chimpanzee population in the Niger Delta.

Conservation Education and Capacity Building: Rural Participation in Conservation and Production of Fuel-Efficient Stoves

This project will create awareness on conservation at the community level and promote sustainable utilization of resources through the production and use of fuel-efficient stoves.

Strengthening Community Based Biodiversity Conservation in King’s Forests in Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

This project aims to implement a participatory conservation of biodiversity in the oldest existing primary forest habitats in Oke-Ogun Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.

Training of Local Conservationist and Community in Ijaw Community in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Awareness raising campaign among the local people.

Tree Selection and Nursery Programme for Buffer Zone Support in Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi State Nigeria

The overall aim of the project is to reduce human pressure on the Yankari Game Reserve by promoting tree-growing in the local communities to provide firewood timber and other food materials.

Participatory Survey and Conservation of Endangered Savannah Elephants of Kamuku and its Environment, Nigeria

The project aims at strengthening the capacity of Park rangers and locals, raising awareness and enlightenment of local communities on the need for conservation of wildlife species, focusing on the Kamuku elephants.

Distribution and Abundance of Wetland Birds in Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi, Northern Nigeria

The project will investigate the possible effects of human activity (farming, fishing, and washing) on the wetland birds of Yankari Game Reserve and ways in which negative impacts can be minimized in the future.

Primates of the Amurum Reserve: Their Conservation Status

A survey of the primates within the Amurum Reserve will be conducted.