Decades of isolation in Gabon have helped preserve nature and the wildlife it supports. But the expansion of global trade and the threat of deforestation looms large and poses an imminent danger to Gabon’s primates in particular. Local community engagement is creating a strong foundation for the conservation of nature in this pristine country.
Pristine shorelines and remote forests are the reason why Gabon has some of the highest wildlife density in the world. Nature is the home of wildlife; without it, species vanish. The challenge now for Gabon is keeping it that way. Efforts to encourage the national government to support new conservation projects are yielding important first steps that must be followed up with sustained action. Using the power of local community engagement, Gabon has the potential to remain an important conservation success story.
Ecologically intact & protected landscapes comprise 50% or more of this country.
Intact landscapes lacking protected status comprise 50% or more of this country.
Between 20-40% of landscapes are still ecologically intact.
Less than 20% of the natural ecology of this area is intact.
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