New Study: FSC Certified Forests in Congo Basin Host 2.7x More Large Mammals – Gorillas and Elephants Thrive
By Rahul Somvanshi
According to a recent research, the Congo Basin's FSC-certified forests are home to 2.7 times as many big animals.
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Gorillas and elephants abound in regions of Gabon and Congo that have earned the FSC certification.
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The usefulness of FSC in safeguarding wildlife is shown by study from Utrecht University that was published in Nature.
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Gorilla, elephant, leopard, and chimpanzee numbers are substantially greater in certified concessions.
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Over a three to four year period, 474 camera traps were utilised in the study to collect 1.3 million photos.
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FSC accreditation helps local communities and animals by reducing illicit hunting.
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Large animals enhance nutrient cycling, seed distribution, and the storage of carbon in forests.
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In FSC forests, proactive methods to prevent unlawful hunting include checkpoints and the closure of old pathways.
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The Congo Basin and beyond may have a sustainable future thanks to FSC's responsible forest management practices.
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