Overview
MAB is working with the Shell Foundation and Shell Gabon to understand more about the biodiversity of the Gamba Complex, a rich area of protected rainforest. more

Biodiversity of the Gamba Complex
The Gamba Complex of Protected Areas is a wildland mosaic of primary and secondary tropical rainforest set on hillock and swamp, patched with prairie and woodlot, and lined with rivers and lagoons that exit the coast through a long, deserted beach. more

Elephant Studies
Large mammals, such as elephants, are excellent indicators of the value of a region as a bridge for population movements because of their landscape level resource needs which lead them to move long distances in search of food and water. more

The Impact of Roads on Biodiversity
Essential to oil operations is the construction and use of transport roads, yet they lead to direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity. The secondary impacts of road construction have been identified as one of the threats for the Gamba Complex. more

The Impact of Logging on Biodiversity
Unless carefully managed, industrial logging can cause major forest disturbances. Much damage from logging results from the dense networks of roads, bulldozer trails, and small clearings in the forest. more

Biodiversity Monitoring
As one would monitor heart rate or respiration to evaluate human health, a set of environmental "vital signs" can be used to monitor ecological "health" or integrity. more

Relevant Publications