Environmental
Gabon militarizes forestry forces to fight illegal logging
Gabon has launched a paramilitary unit under its Waters and Forestry ministry to aggressively combat illegal logging, poaching, and wildlife trafficking in its protected forests.
Gabon has deployed a new paramilitary contingent within its Waters and Forestry ministry to intensify the fight against illegal logging, wildlife poaching, and trafficking in its national parks. The unit, launched in Libreville on March 25, 2026, will conduct patrols in key forest areas and collaborate with local communities and conservation NGOs to protect critical biodiversity hotspots. The move reflects a broader strategy to integrate law enforcement into environmental protection, backed by upgraded surveillance tools and traceability systems for forest products. The government says this militarized approach aims to deter large‑scale illegal operations and reinforce Gabon’s commitment to conserving its vast Congo Basin forests.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Libreville, Gabon
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 02:57 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 02:57 UTC
- Source
- Gabon Review
- Connected threats
- Not provided