Yapo Abe Classified Forest
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Summary
- West African chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) are present in Yapo Abe Classified Forest.
- Population size is unknown.
- The population trend is unknown.
- This site has a total surface area of 305.85 km².
- Threats are undocumented.
- Conservation activities are unknown.
Site characteristics
Table 1. Basic site information for Yapo Abe Classified Forest
| Species | Pan troglodytes verus |
| Area | 305.85 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: 5.730700 , Lon: -4.078300 |
| Type of site | Protected area (Classified Forest) |
| Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, Agricultural land |
| Type of governance | Governance by government |
Types of sites Governance types Habitat types
Ape status
The presence of chimpanzees has been reported in this forest, but to date there is no information on their status (Soiret pers. comm. 2025).
Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Yapo Abe Classified 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 | Yapo Abe Classified Forest |
Sampling methods Analytical frameworks
Threats
Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Yapo Abe Classified Forest
| Category | Specific threats | Threat level | Description | Year of threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Biological resource use | 5.3 Logging & wood harvesting | Present (unknown severity) | Forest cover changed in the area from 152 km2 in 1958 to 129 km2 in 2000. The forest is degraded due to high logging levels, but compared to other areas, this block shows a lower rate of deforestation (Chatelain et al. 2004). | 1958-2000 |
Conservation activities
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Yapo Abe Classified Forest
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | Ongoing (2025) |
Challenges
Enablers
Research activities
Documented behaviours
Exposure to climate change impacts
External links
References
Chatelain, C., Dao, H., Gautier, L., & Spichiger, R. (2004). Forest cover changes in Côte d'Ivoire and Upper Guinea. In Biodiversity of West African forests: an ecological atlas of woody plant species (pp. 15-32). CABI Publishing. doi:10.1079/9780851997346.0015
Page created by: Serge Soiret Date: 2025-05-27