About Waecinit
West African Environmental Conservation Initiative [Waecinit] incorporated in November, 2016 under the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A Non-Governmental Organisation, Non-Profit Conservation Initiative that deals mainly on protection and conservation of an endangered species of Cycad family (Encephalartos Barteri ssp. Allochrous and Canarium plants)
The Founders of this NGO are “Mr. Yves Gattepaille & Mr. Gerard Daminet” and other Executive Members at the origin of the re-discovery of this remarkable species “Encephalartos Barteri ssp.Allochrous” this belongs to the African branch of Cycad listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened/Endangered Species, also integrated in The World List of Accepted Cycads.
Waecinit strives to participate in the Protection and Conservation of Environment and the Diversities in West Africa. Particular in Nigeria where the Founders of the NGO permanently residents since many years. We wish to combine the conservation of this Species with a plan of Developing these Isolated Villages by protecting and assisting them through financing by creating nurseries for the reproduction of Encephalartos barteri ssp.Allochrous and other indigenous trees.
About Encephalartos Barteri ssp.
A scientist from University of Kumasi in Ghana, L.E NEWTON, discovered this very rare plant (Encephalartos Barteri ssp.Allochrous) in 1978, when visiting Nigeria. This plant is a new Cycad subspecies in the area of Takkas-Gilling in North-East of Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria and was probably on earth during the Jurassic period about 200 million years ago. This plant is the only plant of its kind in the whole world and it grows only in this part of the world, some can be over 1000 years old. This Plant is developing among rocks on the young granite of the Jos Plateau at an altitude of 1200 to 1400 m. Other plants like African Canarium (Atili),Parkia biglobosa (Locust beans) etc. are also included in our areas of interest and protecting these plants. African Canarium is a beautiful tree endemic in the Pankshin mountain. In its adult it produces fruits and Oil similar to the Mediterranean olives used for multiple purposes. It’s grows in rocky arena and has no competition with the farm land and the production of others Agricultural products..
Emphasizing on the importance of Encephalartos barteri ssp.Allochrous, This unique plant is fascinating to the botanists with their Archaic origin, the place they took as first Gymnosperm in the evolution of the vegetal world. Also the interest of the plants for the local tourism and its cultural value as it is unique in West Africa.
We have a priority in our Conservation Environmental Initiative proposed projects to valorize the site in collaboration with the local people as there is an immense need to motivate them and to increase their awareness about improved production technology through the domestication of these tree species by nurturing them.
our Mission
To protect and conserve our Natural Environment by creating an enabling ground for Conservation of Threatened Endangered species and other economic value trees that are at the risk of being extinct. To override deforestation and desertification by re-establishing a stand for Trees especially those in limited supply with economic values..
our Vision
To continually nurture and maintain zero tolerance towards environmental protection and preserve the natural environment. To champaign the preservation of Natural Environment for the benefit of the Government and the Citizens, provide Development for Tourist activities in Nigeria and create a sense of cooperation, mutual harmony and affection among members of the foundation and Nation at large.
Protection & Conservation
Conservation and nature protection have become an important part of the average human being’s life. It is a positive exercise of skill and insight, not merely a negative exercise of abstinence and caution.
Meet Our Team
Get to know the team and Partners behind WAECI welfare.
We are group of environmentalist and volunteers. But above all, we are nature lovers.
Thomas Laurent Dedouhet
Trustee
John Hirse Putman
Chairman
Mrs. Mallam Laurentia
Trustee
Gerard Daminet
Trustee
Dalyop Gyang
Secretary
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Non-Profit Conservation Initiative that deals mainly on protection and conservation of an endangered species of Cycad family (Encephalartos Barteri ssp. Allochrous and Canarium plants
Project
- Nursery Sanctuary
- Reforestation
- Solar Drying
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