Strengthening aerial surveillance of Gabon's marine and terrestrial protected areas

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Funder	U.S. Agency for International Development
Recipient Organization	Wildlife Conservation Society
Country	Gabon
Start Date	Dec 11, 2019
End Date	Sep 03, 2023
Duration	1,362 days
Number of Grantees	6
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`63571-38`

Grant Description

The purpose of this project is to support the Gabonese National Parks Agency (ANPN) by providing aerial support for protected area management and conservation.

This project is intended to conserve wildlife by monitoring for illegal human activities in and around national parks and buffer zones on land and in the water.

Specific activities include: (1) aerial surveillance and monitoring of human activities and wildlife to regularly assess Gabons national parks and coastline; and (2) technical and logistical assistance to assist in the development of ANPNs aviation program, including data management and reporting, and to support on-the-ground protection efforts.