Why is this bill important for CREMAs in Ghana?The law now acknowledges the authority granted to a Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) to supervise the hunting, capturing and trade of wildlife and wildlife products in its Management area. Also, it introduces higher penalties and sanction regimes for wildlife offences, which is deterrent...
The simple mechanics of snare trapsSnaring is one of the simplest hunting techniques, where a snare made from a wire cable, such as an old bicycle brake, is used to catch the prey. The setup mainly consists of a noose that is concealed in the foliage, so that it can ensnare the animal as it passes.Of all trapping methods used by poachers, snares...
Noé brought together a diverse group of participants, including representatives from government institutions, international and local NGOs, private companies, academia, community resource management areas (CREMA), as well as donors and technical partners.
The conference was designed as a platform for sharing experiences, ideas and good practice,...
Legislation concerning the park is highly
protective, with a view to restoring its biodiversity, which has been severely
degraded by human activity. This includes the Zah Soo Falls, an important
functional zone for the maintenance of fisheries resources that are then fished
in the downstream waterways, like the Léré and Tréné. Community...
EVENT BOOK, AN ADAPTED TOOL FOR CREMAThe
Event Book is a simple tool that has proven effective within community
governance structures for natural resource management in Namibia. It enables
tracking trends in wildlife presence and the pressures imposed by illegal
activities such as poaching and logging within a specific area.A
simplified version of...
