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Muanenguba wetland recovery and community reforestation

Cameroon
Restoration, Conservation, Community
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Foundation for Restoration and Environmental Conservation-FReECo
Cameroon
Nonprofit

FReECo is a Cameroonian non-governmental and non-profit body with concern on ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and building Local capacity mostly in rural remote communities and areas affected by socio-political unrest. FReECo actively engages and empowers local communities as key stakeholders in environmental conservation, working to protect endangered wildlife and restore degraded habitats through inclusive, community-based approaches while promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities that balance human well-being with ecological health. Operating in Cameroon with a focus on rural and ecologically sensitive areas affected by environmental degradation, FReECo works closely with local communities to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity. The organization empowers local communities to lead conservation efforts by combining community engagement, sustainable livelihood development, and capacity building, providing training in biomonitoring and surveillance tools.

Project story

The Muanenguba caldera that hosts the Muanemgua Twin lake is part of the Bakossi landscape. its rich biodiversity and wetlands makes it home for diverse amphibians and reptilew. This area serves as a catchment to water that supplies Bangem sub Division in the Kupe Muanenguba Division. This area is threatened by degradation from cattle rearing, and farmland expansion. Funds will enhance local participation and scale-up tree planting around the lakes.

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Ebong Lionel EsongFoundation for Restoration and Environmental Conservation-FReECo, Cameroon

Location

Cameroon