Biodiversity & Conservation Studies
1. Ecological Baseline Assessments
“Pre-Development Species Inventories”
- Rapid Biodiversity Surveys: 7-day intensive studies for EIAs
- IUCN Red List Screening: Identification of threatened species (e.g., Niger Delta red colobus, Cross River gorilla)
- Habitat Mapping: Drone-based vegetation classification (mangroves, savannah, rainforest)
Key Tools:
✔ Camera traps ✔ eBird/CGBD databases ✔ QGIS habitat modeling
2. Critical Habitat Delineation
“NESREA-Compliant Protection Planning”
- Migratory Corridor Mapping: Elephant routes in Yankari-Gashaka corridor
- Ramsar Wetland Evaluation: Hadejia-Nguru floodplain assessments
- Buffer Zone Design: Protection radii for:
- Drill sites in Niger Delta
- Mining concessions in Jos Plateau
Regulatory Alignment:
◉ CBD Aichi Targets ◉ NESREA EIA Regulations ◉ ECOWAS Biodiversity Protocol
3. Biodiversity Action Plans
“Species-Specific Conservation Strategies”
| Taxa | Interventions | Nigerian Focus Species |
| Avifauna | Important Bird Area (IBA) management | Ibadan malimbe, Anambra waxbill |
| Mammals | Anti-poaching corridors | Pangolin, chimpanzee, manatee |
| Aquatic | Fish sanctuary design | Niger stingray, Niger perch |
| Flora | Threatened tree nurseries | Lophira alata, Milicia excelsa |
4. Ecological Monitoring Programs
“Long-Term Data for Decision-Making”
- Citizen Science Networks: Community-based reporting (WhatsApp/SMS portals)
- Bioacoustics Surveys: AI analysis of nocturnal species (e.g., tree hyrax)
- Climate Resilience Studies: Phenology shifts in Sahelian ecosystems
Technology Integration:
- DNA Barcoding: Bushmeat market surveillance
- Satellite Tracking: Sea turtle migration patterns (Bonny Island)
5. Habitat Restoration
“Science-Backed Rehabilitation”
- Mangrove Replanting: Rhizophora racemosa propagation (Niger Delta)
- Savannah Rewilding: Native grass restoration in Chad Basin
- Urban Biodiversity: Pollinator gardens for Lagos corporate campuses
6. Community-Based Conservation
“Livelihood-Linked Protection Models”
- Ecotourism Development: Okwangwo rainforest guided tours
- Sustainable Harvesting: Non-timber forest product value chains
- Human-Wildlife Conflict: Beehive fences for crop-raiding elephants (Kainji)
7. Policy & Capacity Building
“Bridging Research and Regulation”
- NESREA Technical Working Groups: Input on national biodiversity strategy
- Custom Training:
- Wildlife ranger certification
- Taxonomy capacity building (UNIBEN partnership)
- ABS Compliance: Nagoya Protocol implementation support
Why Our Nigerian Expertise Matters
✓ Local Ecological Knowledge: 15+ years working with 72 ethnic groups
✓ Endemic Species Focus: 28% of studies on Nigeria-only species
✓ Practical Solutions: Balanced conservation and development needs
Call-to-Action:
“From baseline surveys to long-term stewardship – protecting Nigeria’s natural heritage.”
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