Cross River National Park Sample Clauses

Cross River National Park. Okwangwo Division Despite the efforts of park authorities, high levels of hunting occur in most areas of the Okwangwo Division, driven by the lucrative bushmeat market. Consequently, large mammals are at very low densities almost everywhere. A major unresolved problem for the park is the presence within it of three large village enclaves: Okwangwo, Okwa I and Okwa II. These enclaves were created during the establishment of the former Okwangwo Forest Reserve in 1930 and since that time the villages have increased greatly in population, clearing much forest for farming and expanding outside their enclaves. These farmlands threaten to divide the park in two and thereby isolate the forest and gorillas of Boshi Extension from the rest of the Okwangwo Division. Some low-intensity logging also occurs in Okwangwo, although this is probably not widespread. Park boundaries also remain contentious: the official decree that established the park in 1991 adopted the boundaries of the former Boshi-Okwangwo forest reserves, rather than following the recommendations of park planning consultants in 1989-90. The boundaries of CRNP as a whole (both Okwangwo and Oban Divisions) need to be reviewed. Action Needed Time Frame Funding Needed • Continue enforcement of protected area laws, especially anti-poaching measures. 5 years $250,0001 • Training for CRNP staff in anti-poaching measures and gorilla monitoring techniques. 1-2 years $20,000 • Review existing enclave relocation plans, and explore funding options. 1-2 years $1,000 • Finalize management plan. 1 year $20,000 • Review of external boundary including possible re-demarcation. 1 year $20,000 • Continue with efforts to build and equip new ranger posts. 3 years $30,0002 • Plan for broad-based ecotourism and integrate with efforts by Cross River State Tourism Bureau. 1 year $1,000 1 Recurrent costs currently provided by CRNP. 2 CRNP could be expected to provide around 50% of these costs. Cameroon