OUR WORK

Conservation in action

Explore our four programmes and the activities that support them.

Programme 01

Species Conservation

Bio-Conservation Club works to protect endangered and threatened wildlife and the habitats they depend on. Our work combines wildlife monitoring, research, community engagement and practical conservation action to understand species, identify threats and support their protection.

Through camera-trap monitoring and collaboration with local communities and conservation partners, we contribute to safeguarding vulnerable wildlife and promoting coexistence between people and animals.

Wildlife monitoring

Wildlife monitoring

Our camera-trap collection documents wildlife in forest habitats. The club’s documented field-method activities include camera traps, acoustic devices and bird surveys to support environmental research and conservation.

Elephants recorded by a camera trap in a forest clearing.
Elephants recorded by a camera trap.
Two club field team members fastening a camera trap to a tree in a mangrove setting.
Club field team members setting a camera trap for wildlife monitoring.

Programme 02

Ecosystem Restoration

We restore degraded ecosystems through practical action with local communities. Our mangrove restoration work supports the recovery of coastal habitats that provide shelter for wildlife, support fisheries and help protect shorelines.

Our approach includes planting, caring for restored areas and encouraging community participation in their long-term protection. We connect ecosystem recovery with the needs of the people who depend on these landscapes.

Mangrove restoration and coastal cleanups

Community-based mangrove restoration in Tiko

Supported by Purpose Earth, this project combines planting and nurturing seedlings, a nursery and community conservation activities along the Tiko coastline. Its documented restoration target is 30 hectares of degraded mangrove habitat.

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Community-based coastal cleanups in Tiko

Residents, volunteers and stakeholders come together to remove marine debris and encourage responsible waste management along the Tiko coastline.

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Club members planting mangrove seedlings in a muddy coastal restoration area.
Club members planting mangrove seedlings in a coastal restoration area.

Programme 03

Conservation Education and Capacity Building

Working with local communities and schools.

We work with schools and local communities to strengthen understanding of biodiversity and develop the skills needed to take practical conservation action. Our education activities connect environmental issues with everyday life, helping participants understand the value of wildlife, forests, wetlands and healthy ecosystems.

Through school visits, conservation clubs, community discussions and hands-on learning, we encourage students and community members to protect their environment. Our capacity-building activities help participants develop practical skills and take greater responsibility in conservation initiatives.

School programmes and field-method training

Bird education in secondary schools in Buea

The documented programme uses workshops, interactive sessions and field visits to help secondary school students understand birds, their habitats and avian conservation in the Mount Cameroon area.

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Practical field-method training for university students

Documented training covers binoculars for bird surveys, GPS mapping, recce and transect techniques, camera traps and acoustic devices. These activities develop practical environmental research and wildlife-monitoring skills.

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An educator addressing pupils during a classroom learning session.
An educator leads a classroom learning session with pupils.

Programme 04

Alternative Livelihoods

Conservation is stronger when people have sustainable ways to meet their needs. We support alternative livelihood initiatives that aim to reduce pressure on natural resources while creating practical opportunities for local communities.

Our approach connects conservation with skills development and income-generating activities suited to local conditions. By working with communities, we seek to support livelihoods that contribute to both household wellbeing and environmental protection.

Fish farming and poultry farming

Fish farming for fishermen

The club’s livelihood activities include fish farming for fishermen as an alternative income-generating activity.

Poultry farming

Poultry farming is another livelihood activity supported by the club.

Illustration of people holding a bag of young fish beside a fish pond.
Illustration of fish farming for alternative livelihoods.
Illustration of people holding boxes of chicks in a village setting.
Illustration of poultry farming for alternative livelihoods.

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