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[[Central Africa]] > [[Central African Republic]] > [[SINFOCAM concessions]]
  
[[Region]] > [[Country]] > [[Site]]
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= Summary = <!-- An overview of the site, with one sentence for each section. May include a site map -->
 
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* Central chimpanzees (''Pan troglodytes troglodytes'') and western lowland gorillas (''Gorilla gorilla gorilla'') are present in SINFOCAM concessions.
= Summary = <!-- An overview of the site, with a one sentence overview of each of the following sections. can include a site map -->
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* It has been estimated that 535 (CI: 287-999) individuals occur in the site.
 
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* The great ape population trend is unknown.
* Ape taxa present  
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* The site has a total size of 2,346.46 km².
* Ape population size
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* Key threats to great apes are logging and poaching.
* Ape population trend  
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* Conservation activities have focused on anti-poaching patrols.
* This site has a total size of XX km².
 
* Key threats to apes are ...
 
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= Site characteristics =
 
  
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= Site characteristics = <!-- A paragraph summary of physical and geographic aspects of the site, and a table of key information -->
  
This section includes a paragraph summary of physical and geographic aspects of the site, a brief history of the site and on animals and plants that are known to occur at the site.
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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).
  
 
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'''Table 1. Basic site information for SINFOCAM concessions'''
 
 
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| Area <!-- Please include units: km2/ha e.g 200ha -->
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|2,346.46 km²
 
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|2.786886 N, 16.247316 E
 
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|Designation
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|Forestry concession
 
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|Habitat types   <!-- List IUCN Habitat Classification 3.0 categories present (Without number), see link below -->
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|Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, savanna
 
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[http://www.unitar.org/hiroshima/sites/unitar.org.hiroshima/files/Annex%201%20-%20IUCN%20Classification%20Schemes.pdf IUCN habitat categories]   [[Site designations]]
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[https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/habitat-classification-scheme IUCN habitat categories] [[Site designations]]
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= Ape status =  <!-- a text overview of ape status (population sizes, trends etc), followed by a table of specific surveys and results -->
 
  
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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 -->
  
 
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'''Table 2. Ape population estimates in SINFOCAM concessions'''
This section includes a brief summary of the survey history, the most recent abundance estimate, date of the estimate, and, if available, the population trend (if explicitely stated in a report/paper).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
'''Table 2: Ape population estimates in XXXX'''
 
 
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|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''
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|2015-2016
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|82 (33-203)
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|0.03 (0.01-0.08)
 
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|Line transects (Distance)
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|N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016
 
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|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''
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|502 (260-970)
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|0.21 (0.11-0.40)
 
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|N'Goran, Ndomba & Beukou 2016
 
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|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla'' & ''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''
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|535 (287-999)
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|0.22 (0.12-0.41)
 
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= Threats =    <!-- a text overview of threats, followed by a table of key threats -->
 
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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).
  
This sections describes threats at the site, particularly those relevant for apes and thereby provides context for the threats listed in the table below.
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'''Table 3. Threats to apes in SINFOCAM concessions'''
 
 
 
 
'''Table 3: Threats to apes in XXXX'''
 
 
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|Artisanal mining (WWF n.d.).
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|Industrial scale logging is a threat, as logging roads accelerate deforestation and facilitate access to poachers (Global Witness 2015).
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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]
  
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= Conservation activities =      <!-- A summary of the conservation activities, followed by a table of key activities -->
  
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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.)
  
= Conservation activities =      <!-- a text overview of conservation activities, followed by a table of key activities -->
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'''Table 4. Conservation activities in SINFOCAM concessions'''
 
 
 
 
This sections describes conservation interventions implemented at the site, including information on which organizations are implementing them and thereby provides context for the conservation activities listed in the table below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
'''Table 4: Conservation activities in XXXX'''
 
 
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!Specific activity   <!-- For specific threats, please use list of comma separated keywords from the list linked below -->
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= Challenges = <!-- Overview of challenges in ape conservation -->
  
  
= Impediments = <!-- Overview of impediments to ape conservation -->
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'''Table 5. Challenges reported for SINFOCAM concessions'''
 
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!align="left"|Challenge <!-- Do not change categories -->
Description of impediments that may hamper conservation activities.
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!Source <!-- Source for challenge mentioned -->
 
 
 
 
'''Table 5: Impediments reported for XXXX'''
 
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= Research activities = <!-- Overview of research activities -->
 
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Short description of past and ongoing research activities at the site.
 
  
  
 
===Documented behaviours===  <!-- List of any behaviours observed at the site, including citations -->
 
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'''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 =
 
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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>
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Witness, G. (2015). Blood timber: how Europe helped fund war in the Central African Republic: a report.<br>
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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
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
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

IUCN Threats list

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
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
Not reported

Research activities

Documented behaviours

Table 6. Ape behaviors reported for SINFOCAM concessions

Behavior Source
Not reported

External links

Relevant datasets

A.P.E.S Portal

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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