"A healthy forest is synonymous with a rich biodiversity that can be used to supplement the supply."
DOUALA, Cameroon (20 March, 2012)_ Although the level of deforestation in the world’s second-largest tropical forest remains relatively low compared to similar regions in Asia and Latin America, the latest satellite-based monitoring data has revealed that the annual rates of gross deforestation in the Congo Basin have doubled since 1990, according to a new study.
Locals charge US$3000 to hunt the Ocellated Turkey.
In Cameroon, hundreds of elephants have been butchered in the last four months.
"The greatest challenge is to strike a fitting balance between the needs of humans and great apes."
"These schemes need to be applied on a much bigger scale," explained leading scientist Terry Sunderland.
The presence of 'charismatic' species may boost the marketing value of carbon credits for corporations.
