The project aims to enhance wildlife conservation in nouabale ndoki national park (nnnp) and its surrounding areas within the sangha TRI-national (TNS) world heritage site

This initiative focuses on capacity development, community engagement, and the implementation of evidence-based wildlife protection strategies to maintain the integrity of wildlife corridors and core areas in the TNS landscape. The project s primary activities include counter-wildlife trafficking and anti-poaching operations. This involves continuing and strengthening information-led enforcement approaches, including enhancing the counter wildlife trafficking (CWT) model and improving coordination and data management. Additionally, the project will train, equip, mentor, and manage ecoguards, providing regular performance evaluations and training in skills such as bushcraft, self-defense, and first aid. The staff, leadership, and infrastructure of the makao secondary base will be strengthened to ensure effective conservation activities. The project will also conduct aerial surveys for wildlife monitoring and law enforcement surveillance, utilizing a cessna-206 for overflights and monitoring key wildlife hotspots. IT communications support will be maintained for effective park management, including internet fees, field communication devices, and IT staff salaries. Strategies for managing live wildlife confiscations will be implemented, focusing on rehabilitation and release, particularly for african grey parrots and other small mammals. Furthermore, aerial logistics and transport support for staff and visitors will be ensured, covering pilot salaries, fuel costs, and airstrip maintenance. Another crucial aspect of the project is maintaining forest and wildlife population connectivity. This involves ongoing communication with senior staff and colleagues within the TNS to discuss transboundary wildlife crime, joint tourism initiatives, and one health issues. Collaboration with logging companies and communities will be pursued to mitigate the negative impacts of logging activities, implementing stronger wildlife management protocols in park buffer zones. Governance surveys in peripheral villages will continue to improve local governance capacity and engage communities in natural resource management. Additionally, the implementation of basic necessities surveys (BNS) will be strengthened to measure poverty and well-being across the ndoki-likouala landscape, developing a common and harmonized approach with logging companies. Expected outcomes of the project include reduced poaching and wildlife trafficking through strengthened enforcement and coordination, improved training and performance of ecoguards, enhanced management and infrastructure at the makao base, and effective wildlife monitoring and law enforcement surveillance through regular aerial surveys. Sustained IT and communication support for park management will ensure the efficient operation of conservation activities. Successful rehabilitation and release of confiscated wildlife will contribute to species conservation. Ongoing collaboration and communication within the TNS will address transboundary conservation challenges. The project will also mitigate the impacts of logging on wildlife through improved management protocols and community engagement. Comprehensive socio-economic monitoring will inform and support community-based conservation efforts. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure the long-term conservation of wildlife in nnnp and its periphery, addressing both direct threats such as poaching and broader challenges like habitat connectivity and community involvement.