Wildlife, better protected in the East

The deployment of the eco-guard teams in the homes of poachers dried up supplies and reduced poaching, for nearly three months.

The Mokolo II district, penetrating North of Bertoua, known as the bush meat supply area, is poised to lose its reputation It is difficult to buy bush meat at 'dernier Poteau' which was once provided in abundance.

Species such as chimpanzee, Gorilla, Antelope, deer, Porcupine, freshly slaughtered have become rare. This activity is declining and customer has disappeared. Suddenly, some ‘bayam sellam’ had to change track, for other activities.

This situation is indicative of the decline in poaching activity in the region of the East during the past three months. For the Chief of regional wildlife, poaching declined significantly over this period. "Thanks to the special deployment that we have operated in the context of the fight against the epidemic virus Ebola, poaching has decreased.

The presence of our elements in the rear base of the poachers is deterrent," revealed Woapie Stéphane. Since the health authorities at the national level prescribed the ban on bush meat, vigilance is required throughout the East.

Regional wildlife services are in the front line for the respect of this measure. Eco-guard teams are redeployed in large sites and homes of poachers. Sensitive areas such as the Park of Deng Deng, Lobéké Park, are subject to special attention.

According to the head of the Wildlife of the Eastern brigade, the balance sheet of the deployment is flattering. Poachers are hounded to their limits. "Our parks and protected areas are secure", added our source. The objective of this grid is the fight against poaching and the reduction of risk of contamination of the Ebola virus.