A. Species
Scientific name: Ceratogymna elata
Common name(s): Yellow-casqued Hornbill
Global IUCN Red List Threat Status: Vulnerable
B. Location of use
Geographic location(s):
- Cameroon
Country/Region:
C. Scale of assessment
Scale of assessment: National Level
Name/Details of location: Cameroon
D. Timescale of use
Start Year: 2023
End Year: 2023
E. Information about the use
How is the wild species sourced?: Wild species sourced from its natural habitat
Type of use: Extractive
Practice of use: Hunting and/or Trapping of live terrestrial and aerial animals
Lethal or non-lethal: Lethal
Does this use involve take/extraction of: The whole entire organism
Purpose(s) of end use: Food and feed
Motivation of use: Basic subsistence, Income generation from trade (individual/household/community) and Traditional/Cultural/Spiritual
Is this use legal or illegal?: Legal under national law and Some use is legal and some is illegal
F. Information about the Users
Which stakeholder(s) does the record primarily focus on?: Local people and Non-local External
G. Information about the sustainability of use
Is there evidence that the use is having an impact on the target species?: Wild species sourced from its natural habitat
Has an assessment (or judgement) of sustainability of the use of the target species from an ecological perspective been recorded?: not recorded
Details of assessment carried out: CITES
Has an assessment (or judgement) of sustainability of the use of the target species from an economic perspective been recorded?: Yes, considered sustainable
Brief summary on why the use has been assessed/judged to be sustainable or unsustainable: The document highlights the economic benefit for hunters supplying foreign markets.
Has an assessment (or judgement) of sustainability of the use of the target species from a social perspective been recorded?: No, sustainability not determined
Brief summary on why the use has been assessed/judged to be sustainable or unsustainable: The role of local communities and potential cultural significance of hornbill use aren't explored in detail.
Has an assessment (or judgement) of sustainability of the use of the target species from a human health perspective been recorded?: not recorded
Has an assessment (or judgement) of sustainability of the use of the target species from an animal health/welfare perspective been recorded?: not recorded
Recommendations provided in the record to maintain or enhance the sustainability of the use of the target species
"Strengthen enforcement of existing hunting regulations: The study suggests weak enforcement might be contributing to unsustainable hunting pressure. Investigate and address the economic drivers of hornbill hunting: Understanding the economic incentives for hunters could inform strategies to promote alternative livelihoods. Promote alternative income sources for local communities: Providing alternative income opportunities could reduce reliance on hornbill hunting for economic gain. Increase public awareness about the conservation status of hornbills: Educating local communities about the threats hornbills face could encourage support for conservation efforts. Support research on hornbill populations and hunting practices: Better data on population trends and hunting offtake levels is crucial for developing sustainable management plans. Explore possibilities for sustainable hornbill product use: If hornbill use holds cultural significance, investigating possibilities for sustainable harvesting or captive breeding programs could be explored (although this requires careful consideration and wouldn't be appropriate for all situations)."
Record source
Information about the record source: scientific_pub
Date of publication/issue/production: 2024-01-01T00:00:00+0000
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Date of record entry: 2024-07-02