Publications of the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone
On this page you find our latest publications. If you are missing a publication or if you want to get a printed version, please contact our secretary via email: info@cs-sl.org or pass by our office at 86 Main Road, Congo Town, Freetown.
Common Birds of Sierra Leone – an indigenous language guide
Published: April 2024
Sierra Leone is a country where you can hardly move one meter without hearing or seeing one of the more than 600 bird species of the country. Of course, all birds – which are known to science – have their scientific names, most of them also have an English name. But how do people of Sierra Leone call their birds in their own languages? The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) supported by African Bird Club (ABC) started a journey through the country to find answers to this question. The outcome is an indigenous language guide which portrays the 60 most common birds of Sierra Leone in three of the nation’s most common languages- Temne, Mende and Krio.
154 pages, 60 common birds, lot´s of information about habitats and bird watching in general.
The guide book is available for 300.00NLe at CSSL main office (86 Main Road, Congo Town, Freetown). You can order your guide book via email: info@cs-sl.org
The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone – Connecting people to nature.
(Image Brochure)
Published: January 2024
Our image brochure gives you all information needed about our history, our mission and vision, our current work and partners as well as how you can support our work. Happy reading.
To read the full image brochure about our history, our mission and vision and our work: Image Brochure – The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone
Click the photo on the right to read the pdf online.
How to replant a mangrove forest. A case study and guidance for wetland restoration at Yawri Bay
Published: September 2023
The case study reports on the mangrove restoration activities which were realized in July 2023 at the Yawri Bay. The document explains the steps to take for a successful restoration, tips on how to select species and propagules and recommendations for further action. This document is meant to make it easier to plan and organize mangrove restoration activities as well as it can be a first step on the way to develop a national mangrove restoration guide.
To read the full case study or to download the report, follow the link: How to replant a mangrove forest. A case study and guidance for wetland restoration at Yawri Bay
Click the photo on the right to read the pdf online.
Waterbird Census 2023 – Country Report Sierra Leone
Published: May 2023
The Report about the outcomes of the Waterbird Census 2023 along the Sierra Leonian Coast gives insights in the history of Waterbird Census in the country, the methods of the bird counting and the numbers and species counted during the Waterbird Census 2023.
To read the full report or to download the report, follow the link: Waterbird Census 2023 – Country Report Sierra Leone
White Paper on Oil and Gas Pollution to the Environment
Published: October 2022
White Paper on the Shortcomings of National Institutions in the Oil and Gas Sector in Sierra Leone with Key Recommendations for Future Actions.
The White Paper includes challenges in the oil and gas sector in Sierra Leone as well as key recommendations for the government and the oil and gas industry. The information was collected from government bodies, civil society and oil and gas companies in the country.
You can read the White Paper online or download it: CSSL White Paper on Oil and Gas Pollution
