The Government of Sierra Leone , through its Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has launched…
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has launched a crackdown on illegal encroachment within the 6,000-hect
Tacugama protects 6,000 hectares in Sierra Leone
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone is more than a safe home for orphaned wildlife. Over the past 20 years they have played a critical role in safeguarding three of Sierra Leone's four national parks and provided alternative livelihoods to over 100 local communities. This week, Tacugama celebrated a huge milestone. After years of advocacy, 6,000 hectares of the reserve surrounding the sanctuary was declared as a protected area. According to the team, this isn’t just about saving trees and preserving land for chimps - it’s also about securing the water supply of thousands of people in Freetown. There's a lot more still to be done (you can help them here) but this is a great moment to stop and appreciate the hard work that got them here.
-via Fixthenews.com.
