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+ | [[Central Africa]] > [[Central African Republic]] > [[SINFOCAM concessions]] | ||
− | + | = Summary = <!-- An overview of the site, with one sentence for each section. May include a site map --> | |
− | + | * Central chimpanzees (''Pan troglodytes troglodytes'') and western lowland gorillas (''Gorilla gorilla gorilla'') are present in SINFOCAM concessions. | |
− | = Summary = | + | * It has been estimated that 535 (CI: 287-999) individuals occur in the site. |
− | + | * The great ape population trend is unknown. | |
− | * | + | * The site has a total size of 2,346.46 km². |
− | * | + | * Key threats to great apes are logging and poaching. |
− | * | + | * Conservation activities have focused on anti-poaching patrols. |
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− | * Key threats to apes are | ||
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+ | = Site characteristics = <!-- A paragraph summary of physical and geographic aspects of the site, and a table of key information --> | ||
− | + | The SINFOCAM concessions are logging concessions located in the southwestern corner of the Central African Republic (CAR). The concessions are found within the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Area (DSPA). The DSPA is known for its remarkable biodiversity and is the largest intact forest block remaining in the country (WWF n.d.). DSPA is part of the Sangha Tri-National World Heritage Site. SINFOCAM, a subsidiary of Vicwood Group, obtained a logging permit in 2014 (Global Witness 2015). | |
− | + | '''Table 1. Basic site information for SINFOCAM concessions''' | |
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− | '''Table 1 | ||
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="basic-information" | {| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="basic-information" | ||
− | | Area | + | | Area <!-- Please include units: km2/ha e.g 200ha --> |
− | | | + | |2,346.46 km² |
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− | | Coordinates | + | |Coordinates |
− | | | + | |2.786886 N, 16.247316 E |
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− | | Designation | + | |Designation |
− | | | + | |Forestry concession |
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− | |Habitat types | + | |Habitat types <!-- List IUCN Habitat Classification 3.0 categories present (without number), see link below --> |
− | | | + | |Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, savanna |
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− | [ | + | [https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/habitat-classification-scheme IUCN habitat categories] [[Site designations]] |
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+ | = Ape status = <!--An overview of ape population status (population sizes, trends, etc.), followed by a table of specific surveys and results --> | ||
− | + | '''Table 2. Ape population estimates in SINFOCAM concessions''' | |
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− | '''Table 2 | ||
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="population-estimate-table" | {| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="population-estimate-table" | ||
! Species | ! Species | ||
! Year | ! Year | ||
− | ! Abundance estimate (95% | + | ! Abundance estimate (95% CI) |
− | ! Density estimate ( | + | ! Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI) |
! Encounter rate (nests/km) | ! Encounter rate (nests/km) | ||
! Area | ! Area | ||
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! A.P.E.S. database ID | ! A.P.E.S. database ID | ||
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+ | |''Pan troglodytes troglodytes'' | ||
+ | |2015-2016 | ||
+ | |82 (33-203) | ||
+ | |0.03 (0.01-0.08) | ||
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+ | |SINFOCAM concessions | ||
+ | |Line transects (Distance) | ||
+ | |N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016 | ||
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+ | |''Gorilla gorilla gorilla'' | ||
+ | |2015-2016 | ||
+ | |502 (260-970) | ||
+ | |0.21 (0.11-0.40) | ||
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+ | |SINFOCAM concessions | ||
+ | |Line transects (Distance) | ||
+ | |N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016 | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | |''Gorilla gorilla gorilla'' & ''Pan troglodytes troglodytes'' | ||
+ | |2015-2016 | ||
+ | |535 (287-999) | ||
+ | |0.22 (0.12-0.41) | ||
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− | | | + | |SINFOCAM concessions |
+ | |Line transects (Distance) | ||
+ | |N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016 | ||
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= Threats = <!-- a text overview of threats, followed by a table of key threats --> | = Threats = <!-- a text overview of threats, followed by a table of key threats --> | ||
+ | Exploitation of the SINFOCAM logging concessions was predicted to have negative impacts on the remaining wildlife populations, and contributing to increased human pressures in the nearby protected areas (N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016). | ||
− | + | '''Table 3. Threats to apes in SINFOCAM concessions''' | |
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− | '''Table 3 | ||
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="threats-table" | {| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="threats-table" | ||
− | !align="left"|Category | + | !align="left"|Category <!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE THREAT CATEGORIES --> |
− | !Specific threats | + | !Specific threats <!-- For specific threats, please use list of comma separated keywords from the IUCN list linked below --> |
− | !Threat level | + | !Threat level <!-- For threat level, please use keywords: low, medium, high, present, absent, unknown--> |
− | !Quantified severity <!-- e.g., encounter | + | !Quantified severity <!-- Enter any available quantification of the threat, e.g., the proportion of the area affected by the threat, hunting sign encounter rates--> |
− | !Description | + | !Description <!-- Add descriptive information --> |
− | !Year of threat | + | !Year of threat <!-- Enter specific year(s), “ongoing”, or “unknown”. If the threat is ongoing, please add the year of reference in parentheses --> |
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|1. Residential & commercial development | |1. Residential & commercial development | ||
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− | | | + | |Unknown |
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|2. Agriculture & aquaculture | |2. Agriculture & aquaculture | ||
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− | | | + | |Unknown |
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|3. Energy production & mining | |3. Energy production & mining | ||
+ | |3.2 Mining & quarrying | ||
+ | |Present, but threat severity unknown | ||
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− | | | + | |Artisanal mining (WWF n.d.). |
− | | | + | |Unknown |
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|4. Transportation & service corridors | |4. Transportation & service corridors | ||
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|5. Biological resource use | |5. Biological resource use | ||
+ | |5.1 Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | ||
+ | |High | ||
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+ | |Poaching (subsistence and commercial; WWF n.d., Global Witness 2015). | ||
+ | |Ongoing (2015) | ||
+ | |- | ||
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+ | |5.3 Logging & wood harvesting | ||
+ | |High | ||
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− | | | + | |Industrial scale logging is a threat, as logging roads accelerate deforestation and facilitate access to poachers (Global Witness 2015). |
− | | | + | |Ongoing (2015) |
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− | |6. Human | + | |6. Human intrusion & disturbance |
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+ | |Unknown | ||
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|7. Natural system modifications | |7. Natural system modifications | ||
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|8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases | |8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases | ||
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|9. Pollution | |9. Pollution | ||
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|10. Geological Events | |10. Geological Events | ||
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− | |11. Climate change & severe weather | + | | 11. Climate change & severe weather |
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+ | |Unknown | ||
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|12. Other options | |12. Other options | ||
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[https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/threat-classification-scheme IUCN Threats list] | [https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/threat-classification-scheme IUCN Threats list] | ||
+ | = Conservation activities = <!-- A summary of the conservation activities, followed by a table of key activities --> | ||
+ | WWF played an important role in the gazetting of the DSPA, where the site is located. WWF works alongside the CAR government to conserve this area, which is of exceptional regional and international importance (WWF n.d.) | ||
− | + | '''Table 4. Conservation activities in SINFOCAM concessions''' | |
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− | '''Table 4 | ||
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="conservation-actions-table" | {| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="conservation-actions-table" | ||
− | !align="left"|Category | + | !align="left"|Category <!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE CATEGORIES --> |
− | !Specific activity | + | !Specific activity <!-- For specific threats, please use list from the list linked below, OR enter “Not reported” --> |
− | !Description | + | !Description <!-- Add descriptive information --> |
− | !Year of activity | + | !Year of activity <!-- Add descriptive information --> |
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|1. Residential & commercial development | |1. Residential & commercial development | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|2. Agriculture & aquaculture | |2. Agriculture & aquaculture | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|3. Energy production & mining | |3. Energy production & mining | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|4. Transportation & service corridors | |4. Transportation & service corridors | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|5. Biological resource use | |5. Biological resource use | ||
− | | | + | |5.6. Conduct regular anti-poaching patrols |
− | | | + | |Anti-poaching patrols (WWF n.d.). |
− | | | + | |Unknown |
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− | |6. Human | + | |6. Human intrusion & disturbance |
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|7. Natural system modifications | |7. Natural system modifications | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases | |8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|9. Pollution | |9. Pollution | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|10. Education & Awareness | |10. Education & Awareness | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|11. Habitat Protection | |11. Habitat Protection | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|12. Species Management | |12. Species Management | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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|13. Livelihood; Economic & Other Incentives | |13. Livelihood; Economic & Other Incentives | ||
− | | | + | |Not reported |
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[[Conservation activities list (Junker et al. 2017)]] | [[Conservation activities list (Junker et al. 2017)]] | ||
+ | = Challenges = <!-- Overview of challenges in ape conservation --> | ||
− | + | '''Table 5. Challenges reported for SINFOCAM concessions''' | |
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− | + | !align="left"|Challenge <!-- Do not change categories --> | |
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= Research activities = <!-- Overview of research activities --> | = Research activities = <!-- Overview of research activities --> | ||
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===Documented behaviours=== <!-- List of any behaviours observed at the site, including citations --> | ===Documented behaviours=== <!-- List of any behaviours observed at the site, including citations --> | ||
− | '''Table 6 | + | '''Table 6. Ape behaviors reported for SINFOCAM concessions''' |
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+ | =External links= | ||
===Relevant datasets=== | ===Relevant datasets=== | ||
[http://apesportal.eva.mpg.de/database/archiveMap A.P.E.S Portal] | [http://apesportal.eva.mpg.de/database/archiveMap A.P.E.S Portal] | ||
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= References = | = References = | ||
− | + | N’Goran K.P., Ndomba D.L. and Beukou G.B. (2016). Rapport de l’inventaire des grands et moyens mamifères dans le segment RCA du paysage trinational de la Sangha. Bayanga, Central African Republic: WWF. Unpublished Report.<br> | |
+ | Witness, G. (2015). Blood timber: how Europe helped fund war in the Central African Republic: a report.<br> | ||
+ | WWF (n.d.).WWF in the Dzanga - Sangha Protected Area (DSPA). Online: https://www.wwf-congobasin.org/where_we_work/central_africa_republic/dzanga_sangha_protected_area/ <br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:13, 18 December 2021
Central Africa > Central African Republic > SINFOCAM concessions
Summary
- Central chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) and western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) are present in SINFOCAM concessions.
- It has been estimated that 535 (CI: 287-999) individuals occur in the site.
- The great ape population trend is unknown.
- The site has a total size of 2,346.46 km².
- Key threats to great apes are logging and poaching.
- Conservation activities have focused on anti-poaching patrols.
Site characteristics
The SINFOCAM concessions are logging concessions located in the southwestern corner of the Central African Republic (CAR). The concessions are found within the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Area (DSPA). The DSPA is known for its remarkable biodiversity and is the largest intact forest block remaining in the country (WWF n.d.). DSPA is part of the Sangha Tri-National World Heritage Site. SINFOCAM, a subsidiary of Vicwood Group, obtained a logging permit in 2014 (Global Witness 2015).
Table 1. Basic site information for SINFOCAM concessions
Area | 2,346.46 km² |
Coordinates | 2.786886 N, 16.247316 E |
Designation | Forestry concession |
Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, savanna |
IUCN habitat categories Site designations
Ape status
Table 2. Ape population estimates in SINFOCAM concessions
Species | Year | Abundance estimate (95% CI) | Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI) | Encounter rate (nests/km) | Area | Method | Source | Comments | A.P.E.S. database ID |
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Pan troglodytes troglodytes | 2015-2016 | 82 (33-203) | 0.03 (0.01-0.08) | SINFOCAM concessions | Line transects (Distance) | N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016 | |||
Gorilla gorilla gorilla | 2015-2016 | 502 (260-970) | 0.21 (0.11-0.40) | SINFOCAM concessions | Line transects (Distance) | N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016 | |||
Gorilla gorilla gorilla & Pan troglodytes troglodytes | 2015-2016 | 535 (287-999) | 0.22 (0.12-0.41) | SINFOCAM concessions | Line transects (Distance) | N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016 |
Threats
Exploitation of the SINFOCAM logging concessions was predicted to have negative impacts on the remaining wildlife populations, and contributing to increased human pressures in the nearby protected areas (N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016).
Table 3. Threats to apes in SINFOCAM concessions
Category | Specific threats | Threat level | Quantified severity | Description | Year of threat |
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1. Residential & commercial development | Unknown | ||||
2. Agriculture & aquaculture | Unknown | ||||
3. Energy production & mining | 3.2 Mining & quarrying | Present, but threat severity unknown | Artisanal mining (WWF n.d.). | Unknown | |
4. Transportation & service corridors | Unknown | ||||
5. Biological resource use | 5.1 Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | High | Poaching (subsistence and commercial; WWF n.d., Global Witness 2015). | Ongoing (2015) | |
5.3 Logging & wood harvesting | High | Industrial scale logging is a threat, as logging roads accelerate deforestation and facilitate access to poachers (Global Witness 2015). | Ongoing (2015) | ||
6. Human intrusion & disturbance | Unknown | ||||
7. Natural system modifications | Unknown | ||||
8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases | Unknown | ||||
9. Pollution | Unknown | ||||
10. Geological Events | Absent | ||||
11. Climate change & severe weather | Unknown | ||||
12. Other options | Absent |
Conservation activities
WWF played an important role in the gazetting of the DSPA, where the site is located. WWF works alongside the CAR government to conserve this area, which is of exceptional regional and international importance (WWF n.d.)
Table 4. Conservation activities in SINFOCAM concessions
Category | Specific activity | Description | Year of activity |
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1. Residential & commercial development | Not reported | ||
2. Agriculture & aquaculture | Not reported | ||
3. Energy production & mining | Not reported | ||
4. Transportation & service corridors | Not reported | ||
5. Biological resource use | 5.6. Conduct regular anti-poaching patrols | Anti-poaching patrols (WWF n.d.). | Unknown |
6. Human intrusion & disturbance | Not reported | ||
7. Natural system modifications | Not reported | ||
8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases | Not reported | ||
9. Pollution | Not reported | ||
10. Education & Awareness | Not reported | ||
11. Habitat Protection | Not reported | ||
12. Species Management | Not reported | ||
13. Livelihood; Economic & Other Incentives | Not reported |
Conservation activities list (Junker et al. 2017)
Challenges
Table 5. Challenges reported for SINFOCAM concessions
Challenge | Source |
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Not reported |
Research activities
Documented behaviours
Table 6. Ape behaviors reported for SINFOCAM concessions
Behavior | Source |
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Not reported |
External links
Relevant datasets
References
N’Goran K.P., Ndomba D.L. and Beukou G.B. (2016). Rapport de l’inventaire des grands et moyens mamifères dans le segment RCA du paysage trinational de la Sangha. Bayanga, Central African Republic: WWF. Unpublished Report.
Witness, G. (2015). Blood timber: how Europe helped fund war in the Central African Republic: a report.
WWF (n.d.).WWF in the Dzanga - Sangha Protected Area (DSPA). Online: https://www.wwf-congobasin.org/where_we_work/central_africa_republic/dzanga_sangha_protected_area/
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