World Ranger Congress Declaration

The World Ranger Congress concluded with the Estes Park Declaration, which recognised the bravery and heroic efforts of rangers in protecting wildlife and natural areas around the world. A historic decision was made to hold the next World Ranger Congress in Nepal in 2019 – the first time the event will have ever been hosted in Asia.
The decision is recognition of the measures that the Nepal government has taken to professionalise its ranger force as well as the country’s remarkable anti-poaching successes in recent years. In early May, Nepal marked its 4th year of zero poaching of rhinos since 2011 due to a combination of motivated rangers, high level political will, cooperation with the military, and increased community involvement.
“Hosting the 9th World Ranger Congress is a great honour for Nepal and the brave men and women who patrol our parks: we would never have achieved zero poaching without their daily heroism,” said Krishna Prasad Acharya, Director General of Nepal’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. “We look forward to welcoming the world’s rangers to Nepal in 2019 and sharing our anti-poaching success,” added Acharya.
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© Sumanth Kuduvalli / Felis Creations / WWF © Carrie Stengel - WWF
“When we arrive in Nepal in three years time, we must be able to look back and say that together we have increased both the respect and support for rangers so that they are now more motivated and equipped to do their difficult, dangerous – and critically important – jobs.”
Sean Willmore, President of International Ranger Federation (IRF)
WWF is committed to continuing to support rangers as they patrol the wildlife frontlines around the world. We sponsored 20 rangers from Asia, Africa and Latin America to attend the World Ranger Congress 2016.
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Wildlife conservation and ecotourism

The National Parks are National Heritage that keep in trust different biodiversity as well as promotes Ecotourism for human benefits and recreation. Therefore ,support the Nigerian National Parks by visiting any of the following Parks  namely Kainji Lake National Park in New Bussa,Niger State, Gashaka Gumti National Park Serti in Taraba State,Kamuku National Park Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State,Old Oyo National Park ,Oyo in Oyo State, Okomu National Park Benin in Edo State,Cross River National Park , Akampa in Cross River Stste and Chad Basin National Park, Borno/Yobe States.
These  parks if effectively patronized by both domestic and international tourists can support the Nation's economy and complement other revenue generation in the Country.
Thing Nigeria beyond Oil support the Nigerian National Parks Service.

Tree planting to support the environment

Shagunu beach  tourism attraction in New Bussa ,Niger State Kobs in KLNP New Bussa

Baboons in Oli Camp KLNP New Bussa

Hippos in River Oli KLNP New Bussa

Enviromental Issues

Anup Shah, Environmental Issues, Global Issues, Updated: January 19, 2014

Ecofriends

Photo speak on some Ecofriends activities

More on Eco friends Ativities

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Community signboard showing direction of woodlots in one of the project community (Ibbi)

SPOTLIGHT ON ECO FRIENDS ACTIVITIES

ECOLOGICAL FRIENDLY IS IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY BASED PROJECT TITLED:ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY WOODLOTS IN FOUR SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF MASHEGU AND LAVUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF NIGER STATE,NIGERIA,WITH FUNDING FROM GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY/SMALL GRANT PROGRAMME (“GEF/SGP”).

Project location: Mashegu  and Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

(Makera, Sabo Medina, Zugurma and Ibbi)

The project seek to stem the tide of biodiversity degradation and associated environmental impacts, while providing alternative fuel wood/timber and improving livelihood through sales of fruit crops.

To demonstrate that fast growing and drought resistant tree species (such as Detarium microcarpum, Vitellaria paradoxa, Afzelia africana, Daniellia oliveri ,Manila, cashew, mango, guava, orange, etc) can be planted to reduce dependence on the Protected Areas for fuel wood, reduce soil erosion and desert encroachment, provide timber and also increase income through sales of fruits. The establishment of community woodlots would serve as a model of community proactive response and initiative to the preservation of natural resources and further engender the creation of a resource base that meets the need of the people in the quest for a sustainable livelihood. The major activities earmarked for the project objectives include; Community sensitization and mobilization; recruitment of local community volunteers; nursery establishment; raising of indigenous fuelwood species in the nursery; land preparation; planting of fuelwood seedlings in permanent field plots; monitoring and post planting operations.