Conservation efforts by families displaced for national park sees success in DRC
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, descendants of families displaced during the creation of Maiko National Park in the 1970s are now leading successful community-led conservation efforts in the Bamasobha Local Community Forest Concession. Their work has significantly reduced deforestation and promoted coexistence between local communities and wildlife. This model, supported by local organizations, is expanding across the region as an alternative to traditional conservation methods. The initiative demonstrates how involving displaced communities in forest management can lead to both environmental and social benefits.
Families displaced from Maiko National Park in the 1970s are now leading conservation efforts in the area, managing a large forest concession.
This model shows how involving local communities in conservation can reduce deforestation and protect wildlife while respecting traditional ways of life.
It highlights a hopeful, collaborative approach to environmental protection that empowers people and preserves nature together.
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