WCS Gabon Program

it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth. Overview
WCS has been in active in Gabon since the 1980’s, and started by supporting pioneering studies of forest ecology. WCS’ support for a nation-wide biodiversity evaluation of the most intact areas of forest in Gabon, formed the basis for the creation of 13 national parks in 2002, representing all major ecosystems. Working in partnership with the Government of Gabon, today WCS works in four national parks across two major landscapes, the Congo Basin Coastline, and the interior landscape known as the Ivindo-Chaillu massif. These sites harbour a range of endangered species, from the forest elephant and mandrills, to humpbacked whales, dolphins and marine turtles. To help resolve some of the key conservation challenges, such as from fisheries and forestry exploitation, we carry out research and provide technical support and capacity building. We transfer our field experiences and lessons learned to conservationists across the region through professional training programs organized from our purpose-built training centre 'CEDAMM' in Lopé National Park.