Let's Save the WILDLIFE!!!

The Wildlife Conservation Society has announced the results of the large "landscape wide" conservation approach to protect the elephant and great apes populations. The study took place at a wildlife range in the northern Republic of Congo and was found to have core protected areas, as well as strong anti-poaching efforts. These are all important factors to consider in order to maintain the populations of elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees. One of the best well known regions, known as the Ndoki-Likouala Conservation Landscape, remains important in the preservation of these three species. In fact, the WCS has been working in the landscape from 1991; they have since established the Nouabale-Ndoki National Park in 1993 where the protected areas remain a key component for all three species. These species, such as the chimpanzees and elephants, are very sensitive to human disturbance outside of the reserve. Studies have shown that including the protection of key habits and anti-poaching patrols will significantly help support the populations of elephants and gorillas. According to James Deutsch, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society's Africa programs, his studies show that landscape-wide conservation can work in Central Africa, provided there are enough resources and political will to save wildlife over large areas.

http://www.biologynews.net/archives/2010/05/06/study_looks_at_gorillas_elephants_and_logging_in_congo.html