Guibobly Sacred Forest
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Summary
- West African chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) are present in Guibobly Sacred Forest.
- Population size is unknown.
- The population trend is unknown.
- This site has a total surface area of 0.22 km².
- The main threats to chimpanzees are farming and hunting.
- A watchdog committee has been set up with the support of Eaux et Forêts (Water and Forests) agents to curb any recurring human-wildlife conflicts in the village.
Site characteristics
The sacred forest of Guibobly is a 90-year-old heritage site covering 22 hectares. According to the villagers, this forest is home to 4 chimpanzees, which disturb the peace and quiet of local residents. This sacred forest is infiltrated by its residents for the creation of agricultural plantations, hunting and the cutting of various species. The forest is located to the west in the village of Guibobly, ten minutes from Bloléquin, the departmental capital (Soiret pers. comm. 2025).
Table 1. Basic site information for Guibobly Sacred Forest
| Species | Pan troglodytes verus |
| Area | 0.22 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: 6.615077 , Lon: -8.221286 |
| Type of site | Non-protected area (Sacred Forest) |
| Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest |
| Type of governance |
Types of sites Governance types Habitat types
Ape status
Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Guibobly Sacred Forest
| Species | Year | Occurrence | Encounter or vistation rate (nests/km; ind/day) | Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI) | Abundance estimate (95% CI) | Survey area | Sampling method | Analytical framework | Source | Comments | A.P.E.S. database ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan troglodytes verus | 2025 | 4.0 | Guibobly Sacred Forest | Opportunistic observation | Soiret pers. comm. 2025 | Villagers report the presence of 4 chimpanzees. |
Sampling methods Analytical frameworks
Threats
Conservation activities
A watchdog committee has been set up with the support of Eaux et Forêts (Water and Forests) agents to curb any recurring human-wildlife conflicts in the village. The village chief appealed to the authorities to secure his village's sacred forest (Soiret pers. comm. 2025).
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Guibobly Sacred Forest
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Counter-wildlife crime | Other | A watchdog committee has been set up with the support of Eaux et Forêts (Water and Forests) agents to curb any recurring human-wildlife conflicts in the village (Soiret pers. comm. 2025). | Ongoing (2025) |
Challenges
Table 5. Challenges reported for Guibobly Sacred Forest
| Challenges | Specific challenges | Source | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Enablers
Research activities
Documented behaviours
Exposure to climate change impacts
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References
Page created by: Serge Soiret Date: 2025-05-27