Bio-diversity

This project seeks to survey the entire Western Area of Sierra Leone (including the Western Area Peninsula Forest Reserve (WAPFR)) in order to document/register all the reptile and amphibian species that inhabit the area. Specific objectives include registering reptiles and amphibian species occurring in the Western Area and raising awareness of locals on reptiles and amphibians. Activities will include training of field staff in using key survey tools and survey methods, and conducting community sensitization and education meetings/seminars. It is hoped that this work will serve as a basis for a national biodiversity survey and policy work. Achievement indicators will include a photo gallery of reptile and amphibian, GPS coordinates of sites, reptile and amphibian trends and many other issues discussed at the species level.

Sierra Leone