The move is aimed at helping to support ranger patrols in the Okwangwo Division of Cross River National Park, home to Africa's most threatened gorillas. CrossRiverNationalPark Gorilla CrossRiverGorilla Nigeria
The groups, which donated the equipment and money are, the Wildlife Conservation Society with funds from the Arcus Foundation, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund and the Rainforest Trust.
“Three specialised camera-traps were also donated to the National Park Service and WCS is planning to provide specialised training in the use of camera traps in April this year.” Conservator-General of the NPS, Dr. Ibrahim Goni, commended the WCS for the donation, but urged more support for other parks in the country. Dunn expressed hope that the field equipment would be put to good use adding that additional equipment for the Oban Division of the Cross River National Park would be provided later in the year.
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