Pilot project to support beekeepers bordering Comoé National Park

Bénéficiaire N'TABET
Montant du projet € 91 279
Subventions FFEM € 42 953
État du projet achevé

The Comoé National Park, (11,943 km²), located 500 km north of Abidjan, is one of the largest protected areas in West Africa. This National Park, which shelters in particular elephants, (Loxodonta africana, VU), and chimpanzees, (Pan troglodytes, EN), has been classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO but also a World Heritage site in danger due to the threats which weigh on him.

Indeed, in addition to the poaching of protected animal species, the bush fires started by traditional beekeepers cause the degradation of 10,000 ha each year. The main objective of the project, led by the NGO N’TABET, is to preserve this Biosphere Reserve by promoting beekeeping practices that are more respectful of the environment. The direct beneficiaries of this project are the 200 beekeepers gathered in 20 groups.

Détails du projet

Pays : Côte d'Ivoire

Financeurs : 3 Financeurs

Durée du projet : 18 mois

Convention : 11/09/2014

Principales activités

200 beekeepers are trained in modern beekeeping techniques;

300 modern beehives are installed and produce around 30 kg of honey, (3€ per kg), and 2 kg of wax, (1.14 € per kg), per hive, per year, (optimal production reached in two annual harvests), allowing the generation of around 28 800 € / year for all 20 groups when 100% of the hives are colonized by bees;

The beekeeping sector is boosted by the construction and equipment of a honey house and the establishment of a management committee;

A memorandum of understanding is established with potential buyers for the sale of bee products;

50 degraded ha on the periphery of the Park are revegetated with local species, (Parkia biglobosa, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Moringa oleifera);

The involvement of village associations in the management choices of the National Park.

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