TY  - JOUR
T1  - An Overview of Local People’s Livelihood and Biodiversity Conservation in Maladumba Lake and Forest Reserve (MLFR) Bauchi, Nigeria
AU - Abdullahi, M.B. AU - AbdulHameed, A. 
JO  - Environmental Research Journal
VL  - 6
IS  - 3
SP  - 239
EP  - 245
PY  - 2012
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1994-5396
DO  - erj.2012.239.245
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=erj.2012.239.245
KW  - Resources
KW  -communities
KW  -sustainable use
KW  -global environment facility
KW  -conservation
KW  -Nigeria
AB  - Researchers review the indigenous knowledge of communities in MLFR and how this has helped in biodiversity conservation. Indigenous and local communities live in areas where substantial biodiversity resources are found and have made remarkable contributions to its sustainable conservation. They have used the resources for thousands of years and their cultures and knowledge are deeply rooted in the environment on which they depend. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has been working closely with local communities since its inception, recognizing that effective public involvement of local communities is critical to the success of its projects. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) also emphasizes the importance of working with indigenous peoples to respect, preserve and maintain traditional knowledge relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Successful implementation of conservation projects affecting local communities can be guaranteed on a long-term basis only when there is consent from and collaboration with the communities.
ER  -