Conservation
Tanzanian Conservation Action Plan
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Key Threats
1. Conversion of chimpanzee habitat into food crops and nonfood crop agricultural land
2. Incompatible extraction of firewood and logging for timber
3. Incompatible development and expansion of settlements and infrastructure
4. Incompatible human-ignited fires
5. Incompatible charcoal production
6. Disease due to pathogens introduced by humans and human activities
Anti-Poaching at GMERC
We have hosted Government-led patrols in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute since 2009
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We conduct periphery area surveys to provide intelligence on increases in illegal activity
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Our efforts represent a joint GMERC-Government interest in protecting wildlife and its habitat
At GMERC, we organise, facilitate and sponsor these vital patrols to combat illegal activity such as herding and poaching. Guided by our field assistants, Mpanda government rangers have apprehended multiple teams of herders and poachers active along the periphery of the Issa Valley. Reducing illegal activity is a major factor in ensuring the future of the Greater Mahale Ecosystem's flora and fauna.
