Most of Cameroon's biological el-dorados have been threatened and majority of the flora and fauna are facing extinction that is why i decided to celebrate this day with the future generation at the MT.Cameroon biological el-dorado.Giving them a brief lecture in this park was important for them to understand some terms.Biological diversity refers to the variety of all plants,animals and micro-organisms their genetic make up, habitats and ecological processes on the earth.Cameroon is an el-dorado of biological species which are usefull to mankind as a source of material,a genetic resource which can contribute to the improvement of breeds and to the development of biotechnology,i explained.I made the children to understand their role in the ecosystem and their importance to man and made them see the need for protection and conservation since most of Cameroon's biological diversity in fast disapearing.It is now recognised that the rate of extinction which has accelerated over the years,constituted a loss of our NATURAL CAPITAL and thus a threat to human survival.The rate of extinction in Cameroon is still unknow but it is estimated to be high due to high level of poaching,habitat loss upon which species depend.large scale conversion of primary forest due to agricultural expansion,logging,constrution works,pressure to meet up firewood requirements,forest fires particularly in grassland areas play a great role.Also,hunting ivory,skins and other animal parts is a form of business and livelyhood reported within the country national park areas and also from cross border poachhers attacts.we ended by making the children understand how they can take part in this figth and also behave well in park areas not to leave negative impacts like throwing pastics and destroying habitats.The results of this biodiversity day leisure trip were fruitfull for most of the youths were never aware of the day or even care to know about this threats.Thanks to Tunza Eco-generationg,UNEP and SAMSUNG this wonderfull iniative.
3 Comments
thanks u really carried out a great celebration and initiatives
Posted 26-05-2014 19:08
Great work done Azieh! Teaching children the right things is the most fruitful work we can do for the better future. What a wonderful World Biodiversity Day it was!
Posted 26-05-2014 16:53
Thanks for sharing your celebration!
Posted 26-05-2014 09:18