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Future Plans |
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The
Future of the Cat Ba Langur is in Our Hands |
Reduce
the Degree of Population Fragmentation - Relocation of Cat Ba
Langurs and Creation of Migration Corridors
The remaining population of the Cat Ba langur is severely
fragmented into seven isolated sub-populations at five
different locations on Cat Ba Island. Most of the langur
groups are very small and no longer functional in terms of
reproduction - only three groups are currently reproducing.
With this difficult situation, there are no reasons for hope
that the langur population may increase on its own and without
massive conservation measures.
The only solution may be the relocation of some individuals
and groups inside of Cat Ba Island, preferably into the
strictly protected langur sanctuary, and the creation of safe
migration corridors. These two complementary options will help
to reduce
the current dramatic degree of population fragmentation, to
increase the reproductive output and thus the genetic
variability in the Cat Ba langur.
Further funds for this costly emergency measure will have to
be secured.
Maintain the
Current
No-Hunting
Status for the Cat Ba Langur
One of the main prerequisites for the recovery of the Cat Ba langur
is to avoid further losses to poaching. There is still a risk
that langurs may become the victim of poachers, due to a
persistent demand for langur balm. Conservation specialists
expect that despite conservation awareness programmes the
demand for langurs may well increase along with the average
income of local people and visitors. Stringent on-site
protection will therefore have to remain a significant focus
of the Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project. |
Photo: Stefan Kobold
Two langurs in their rugged limestone habitat
Photos: Bernhard Forster
Poachers prepare a cave to catch langurs - enactment for a
movie scene
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