Okapi Conservation Project August 2014 Update

Education Campaign at Mbuti Pygmy Camp

During June, the education team traveled extensively over the Reserve, delivering the message of sustainable hunting and protection of animal species using updated animal posters. Hunting of certain species is allowed, especially by the Mbuti pygmies, but the consumption of bushmeat needs to be regulated by government authorities. OCP programs work to improve food production and nutrition, reducing the need to purchase bushmeat as a source of protein.  To read the entire August update, click here.