The Congo Basin. Is the last major wildlife habitat on the African Continent, however civil strife and rampant Corruption in this region have facilitated the escalation of the bushmeat crisis and habitat destruction.
Logging, mining and road construction companies have greatly facilitated species extinction in this region. Allowing the use of their facilities like trucks, poor renumeration of their staff,providing access and facilitating the transport of
Bushmeat and Logsout of the forest to markets in the region.
Species extinction is mostly caused by habitat destruction . The irresponsible activities of International Logging and mining concerns are the major cause of habitat destruction & extinction. Whilst we acknowledge that the utilization of natural resources is un-stopable, These companies bear the full responsibility for implication of their personnel and facilities in these crimes. These companies should also be responsible for the restoration of destroyed habitats.
If hundreds of millions of dollars can be spent on bidding for concessions & if international financial institutions and Governments can get involved in this processes to secure these deals,
All parties to these agreements should ensure:-that natural resources are sustainably utilized, & that wildlife and habitats are protected and preserved in the course of operations.
That the activities of personnel and facilities set up are not used to facilitate irreversible habitat destruction,the Bushmeat, pet, fur & timber trades. That all parties should be accountable:- for violation of concession agreements, acts and activities leading to habitat degradation, crimes against wildlife and species extinction. All aprties should further be responsible for the restoration of habitats & help in the protection of wildlife and habitats after completion of operartions.
