Prof TCHAMBA NGANKAM Martin - Université de Dschang

TCHAMBA NGANKAM Martin

Full Professor
Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences
Forestry Department
Environmental Geomatics Research Unit

Forest Governance, Biodiversity and Protected Areas
Educational and training engineering

P.O. Box 222, Dschang, Cameroon

Summary

Professor Martin Tchamba holds a PhD in Conservation Biology, a Masters II in Biodiversity Management Research and a degree in Water, Forestry and Hunting Engineering.

A full professor of Conservation Biology, he has a wealth of expertise in sustainable forest management, forest governance and protected areas. His expertise extends to the development of land-use plans and geomatics, conflict resolution, project formulation, project implementation and impact monitoring, educational engineering and training engineering. He is also a specialist in entrepreneurship and the exploitation of research results.

Professionnal career

From 1995 to 2010 he worked for several international organisations (World Wide Fund for Nature, International Union for Conservation of Nature) where he held both strategic and operational positions (Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Chad). Since 2010, he has been Head of the Forestry Department at the University of Dschang. Since 2017, he has coordinated the Centre d’Appui à la Technologie, à l’Innovation et à l’Incubation de l’Université de Dschang (CATI2-UDs), which aims to enable innovators in the community to realise their potential. It also serves as an incubator for UDs students.

Pr Martin TCHAMBA is an international consultant in forest and protected area governance, biodiversity management, project monitoring and evaluation, educational engineering and training engineering,

Research work and publications

Books/Chapters
– 3 books and 6 book chapters

Tchamba M.N. 2020. My passion for the elephant. Harmattan. 222 pp.

Tchamba M.N. & Keutcheu J. 2022. La gouvernance forestière en Afrique Centrale : entre pratiques et politiques. Harmattan. 183 pp.

Defo L. & Tchamba M.N. 2012. Access and equitable benefit sharing in wildlife resource management in South East Cameroon: foundations, results and critical evaluation of a pilot initiative. In Forêts et humains: une communauté de destin, pièges et opportunités de l’économie verte pour le développement durable et l’éradication de la pauvreté. Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. Benchmark 21. Rio + 20. 425 pp.

Koagne M.D., Tchamba M.N. & Tsi A.E. 2012. Le système de suivi écologique au Parc National de la Bénoué: Evaluation du sytème et la dynamique des activités anthropiques dans le parc et sa périphérie; Editions universitaires européennes. 77 pp.

Iongh H. H., M. N. Tchamba & Buij R. 2010. Waza National Park, a park in peril. In Savannah Landscapes for the future: Celebrating 20 years of environmental research and education in northern Cameroon. B. Croes & P.T. Fobuzie. CML, Leiden. 211 pp.

Tchamba M. N., D. Foguekem & Iongh H. H. 2010. Human elephant conflict in the Waza Logone region. In Savannah Landscapes for the future: Celebrating 20 years of environmental research and education in northern Cameroon. B. Croes & P.T. Fobuzie. CML, Leiden. 211 pp.

Tchamba M. N., D. Foguekem & Angwafo T. E. 2010. An assessment of protected area management effectiveness in Cameroon. In Savannah Landscapes for the future: Celebrating 20 years of environmental research and education in northern Cameroon. B. Croes & P.T. Fobuzie. CML, Leiden. 211 pp.

Tchamba, M.N. 1995. Sustainable wildlife utilisation and park-people conflicts: the role of elephants in the Waza-Logone region, Cameroon. in Sustainable Use of Wildlife in Africa. ed. J.C.J.F. van der Feen de Lille. Proceeding of a Seminar. Centre of Environmental Science. Leiden, The Netherlands.

Njiforti, H., and Tchamba, M.N. 1993. Conflicts in Cameroon: Parks for or against people. in The Law of the mother: protecting indigenous peoples in protected areas. ed. Elizabeth Kemf. WWF, Gland. 296 pp.

Articles in scientific journals
– 82 articles in international peer-reviewed scientific journals

Nanda, S. S., Nguimdo, V. R. V., Jatmika, S., Sahide, A., Temgoua, L. F., & Tchamba, M. (2023). Communication as a tool for biodiversity conservation: case of Ebo Forest, Cameroon. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 1-14.

Leszczynska, N., & Tchamba, M. (2023). Evaluation of the impacts of the ECOFAC programme on Central African forest ecosystems over the last 30 years.

Kaam, R., Tchamba, M., Nfornkah, B. N., & Djomo, C. C. (2023). Allometric equations and carbon stocks assessment for Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex JC Wendl. in the bimodal rainfall forest of Cameroon. Heliyon, 9(11).

Boeschoten, L. E., Vlam, M., Sass-Klaassen, U., Meyer-Sand, B. R. V., Boom, A., Bouka, G. U., Tassiamba, S., Zanguim, H., Temateu, P., Tchamba, M., & Zuidema, P. A. (2023). Stable isotope ratios in wood show little potential for sub-country origin verification in Central Africa. Forest Ecology and Management, 544, 121231.

Tédonzong, L. R. D., Ndju’u, M. B. M., Tchamba, M., Angwafo, T. E., Lens, L., Tagg, N., & Willie, J. (2023). The influence of vegetation structure on sleeping site selection by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology, e23505.

Ngomeni, A. F., Chimi D. C., Kabelong, B. L. P. R., Temgoua, L. F., Avana, M. L., Tchamba, N. M., Bidzanga, N. L. E. 2023. Plant Biodiversity and Structure of Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora var. robusta) Agroforests in Cameroon. Open Journal of Forestry. 13, 225-241

Kaam, R., Nfornkah, B. N., Chimi, C. D., Nguefack, J. A., Tchamba, M., & Zapfack, L. 2023. Bamboo Biomass: A Strategy for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, and Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in Cameroon. In Bamboo Science and Technology (pp. 397-428). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

Boeschoten, L. E., Vlam, M., Sass-Klaassen, U., Meyer-Sand, B. R. V., Adzkia, U., Bouka, G. D., Tassiamba, S., Zanguim, H., Temateu, P., Tchamba, M., & Zuidema, P. A. 2023. A new method for the timber tracing toolbox: applying multi-element analysis to determine wood origin. Environmental Research Letters, 18(5), 054001.

Grunwald, A. L., Demos, T. C., Nguéagni, Y., Tchamba, M. N., Monadjem, A., Webala, P. W., … & Ruedas, L. A. 2023. A review of bats of the genus Pseudoromicia (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) with the description of a new species. Systematics and Biodiversity, 21(1), 2156002.

Tanougong, D.A.N & Tchamba N.M. 2022. Time series analysis of remote sensing images of vegetation cover change in the Faro-Bénoué-Bouba Ndjidda ecological landscape, north region of Cameroon. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 27, .

Bulambo, M.J.P., Abubakar A.S., &, Tchamba M.N., 2022. Analysis of current governance in the sustainable management of the Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of Congo. International Journal of Forest, Animal and Fisheries Research,5 (5), 1-9.

Tadoum, M., Tchamba N. M. & Tanougong A., 2021. Spatio-Temporal Dynamic of Land Use in the Dja-Odzala-Minkébé Landscape between Cameroon, Congo and Gabon: Influence on the Evolution of Forest Cover in a Context of Cross-Border Cooperation. Open Journal of Forestry, 11 (3), 222-237.

Dadem G.C., Tchamba N. M. & Fotso R. C. 2021. Impact of fires on biomass in the Sudano-Guinean savannas of Mbam and Djerem National Park (PNMD), Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, In press Kakule, T., Tchamba, M. N, & Dadem, C., 2021. Spatial and temporal dynamics of anthropogenic treats on the biodiversity of Virunga National Park. International Journal of Forest, Animal and Fisheries Research,5 (1),10-17.

Dadem, C, Tchamba M.N., Zanguim T.H., & Fotso C.R. 2020. Impacts of fires on the woody stratum of Mbam and Djerem National Park (Cameroon). International Journal of Forest, Animal and Fisheries Research,4 (6), 61-74. 1-14.

Awazi, N. P., Tchamba, M. N., & Temgoua, L. F. 2020. Climate-Smart Practices of Smallholder Farmers in Cameroon Confronted with Climate Variability and Change: The Example of Agroforestry. Agricultural Research, 10, 83-96.

Barnabas, N. N., Rene, K., Tchamba, M.N., Zapfack, L., Chimi D. C., Gadinga, W.F., Tanougong, A. D., Tsewoue, M. R., Atchombou, J. B., Tientcheu, L., Zanguim, T. G. H., Kede, Y., & Djeukam, S.V. (2020). Culm Allometry and Carbon Storage Capacity of Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C.WendL. in the Tropical Evergreen Rain Forest of Cameroon, Journal of Sustainable Forestry, DOI: 10.1080/10549811.2020.1795688. https://doi.org/10.1080/10549811.2020.1795688

Barnabas, N.N., Kaam R., Zapfack L., Tchamba M.N. & Chimi D. C. 2020. Bamboo diversity and carbon stocks of dominant species in different agro-ecological zones in Cameroon. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 14(10), 290-300.

Barnabas, N. N., Rene, K., L. Zapfack, Tchamba, M. N., Chimi, C. D., Forje, W.G., Tanougong, A. N. D., Tsewoue, M.R., Nguefack, J. A., Jessica, C.G.Z., Okala, S. (2020). Spatial distribution and carbon storage of a native bamboo species in High Guinea Savannah of Cameroon: case of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro. International Journal of Environmental Studies https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2020.1824972.

Barnabas, N.N., Kaam, R., Tchamba, M.N. Zapfack Louis, Chimi C. & Tanougong A. (2020). Assessing the spatial distribution of bamboo species in Cameroon using remote sensing and knowledge-based techniques. Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment. 12(4), 172-183.

Tchamba M.N., Rene K., Neba B., Chimi C., Tanoungong A., 2020. Remote Sensing-Based Bamboo Mapping and Bamboo Stock Assessment in Cameroon. INBAR working Paper.

Gadinga W. F, Tchamba M.N. & Eno-Nku M., 2020. An appraisal of ecotourism’s impact on biodiversity conservation: The case of Campo Ma’an National Park, Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 12(2), 142-152.

Gadinga W. F, Tchamba M.N., Barnabas N.N, Nyong P.A, Chimi C.D., Diabe E.S. & Reeves M. F., 2020. Assessing the impact of ecotourism on livelihood of local population living around the Campo Ma’an National Park, South Region of Cameroon. Journal of Hospitality Management and Tourism, 11(1), 1-11.

Tsakem S. C., Tchamba M.N. & Weladji R.B. 2020. Human-Gorilla conflicts around the Lobéké National Park (Cameroon): Implications for conservation and local development. Nature et Faune 33 (1), 44-48.

Tsewoue, M., Tchamba, M., Avana, M. & Tanougong, A., 2020. Spatio-temporal dynamics of land use in the Moungo, Littoral Region, Cameroon: influence on the expansion of banana-based agroforestry systems. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 14(2), 486-500.

Tedonzong, L. R. D., Willie, J., Tagg, N., Tchamba, M. N., Angwafo, T. E., Keuko, A. M. P., … & Lens, L., 2019. The distribution of plant consumption traits across habitat types and the patterns of fruit availability suggest a mechanism of coexistence of two sympatric frugivorous mammals. Ecology and evolution, 9(8), 4473-4494.

Ngaba, M. J. Y., Belinga, J. P., Etoga, G., Fouda, E. B., Meigari, R., & Tchamba, M., 2019. Feasibility study for the establishment of an ecotourism site in Boumba-Bek National Park: the case of Pondo forest clearings. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 13(7), 3177-3192.

Olivier, I. M., NGABA, M. J. Y., Achille, A. Y., BELINGA, J., ETOGA, G., Bernard, E. F., & Tchamba, M., 2019. Ecological monitoring of large and medium mammal dynamics in clearings in Boumba Bek National Park: the case of the Pondo clearing complex. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 144, 14755-14763.

Nfornkah, BN, Tchamba N.M., Zapfack, L., Chimi, C. D., Frederick, MN and Sonke, B., 2019. Loss of vascular epiphytes in logged trees in Ndelele semi-deciduous managed forest, eastern Cameroon. Journal of Sustainable Forestry , 38 (7), 670-685.

Awazi N.P., Tchamba N.M., & Avana T.M.L., 2019. Climate change resiliency choices of small-scale farmers in Cameroon: determinants and policy implications. Journal of Environmental Management. 250, 109560

Awazi P.N., Tchamba N.M. & Temgoua L.F., 2019. Enhancement of resilience to climate variability and change through agroforestry practices in smallholder farming systems in Cameroon. Agroforestry System 94(7), 1-19.

Mbezele N.J.Y., Belinga J.P., Etoga G., Fouda E.B., Meigari R. & Tchamba N.M., 2019. Feasibility study for the establishment of an ecotourism site in Boumba-Bek National Park: the case of Pondo forest clearings. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences. 13(7), 3177-3192

NDZEDZEKA R., Tchamba N.M., BOBO K.S., AKANGA R.J. & BOYAH K.J., 2019. An Emergent Carapa oreophila Products Value Chain – A Case Study of the Kilum Mountain Forest Communities, Cameroon. International journal of Rural Development, Environment and Health Research. 3 (4): 129-140.

Nfornkah, B. N., Tchamba N.M., Chimi, C. D., Walter, G., & Frederick, M., 2018. Indigenous knowledge on irvingia gabonensis (bush mango) sustainability in the Takamanda National Park (TNP) communities, South West Cameroon. Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 27(4), 257-263.

Nfornkah, B. N., Zapfack, L., Tchamba, M., Chimi, C. D., & Sonke, B., 2018. A protocol to estimate epiphyte biomass in a forest management unit: case of Cameroon. Journal of sustainable forestry, 37(6), 619-631.

Abubakar A.S., Tchamba M.N., Tedonkeng E.P., 2018. Socio-economic determinates of pastoralism in the Kilium mountain forest reserve north west region, Cameroon. International Journal of Development and Sustainability 7(3): 950-961.

Abubakar A.S., Tchamba M.N., Tedonkeng E.P., 2018. The perception of small ruminant grazers and stakeholders in the sustainable management of biological resources in the Mt Oku forest reserve north west region, Cameroon. International Journal of Development and Sustainability 6(11): 1743-1756.

Temgoua L.F., Allaissem B., Tchamba M.N., Saradoum G., Mbaiaambeye M.O., Momo S.M.C., 2018. Spatio-Temporal dynamics of land use and land cover in the classified Forest of Djolikera, South-Eastern, Chad. Open Journal of Forestry 8(3): 283-296.

Dadem G.C., Tchamba M.N., Fotso C.R., 2018. Spatiotemporal dynamics of bushfires in the Mbam and Djerem National Park (Cameroon). Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 12(2): 728-748.

Dadem G.C. and Tchamba N.M., 2018. Impacts of anthropogenic pressures on wildlife in the northern sector of the National Park of Mbam and Djerem, Adamaoua Cameroon. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 10(3): 145-153.

Nyong P.A. and Tchamba M.N., 2018. Determinants of small-scale farmers adaptation decision to climate variability and and change in the North West region of Cameroon. African Journal of Agricultural Research 13(12). 534-543.

Muderhwa M.P., Tchamba M.N., Kachaka S.C., Ndjuala N.Y., Nishuli R., 2017. Agroforestry: a potential for supplying wood energy to villages bordering the Kahuzi Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. International Journal of Geomatics, Planning and Resource Management. Vol 2. 141-156.

Mvo D.C., Tsi E.A., Tchamba M.N., 2017. Indigenous people conflicts on chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) crop raiding and natural resource exploitation, case study: Kimbi Fingum National Park and Kom-Wum Forest Reserve NW, Cameroon. IJREH 1(3): 32-50.

Abubakar A.S., Tchamba M.N., Tedonkeng E.P., 2017. The perception of small ruminant grazers and stakeholders in the sustainable management of biological resources in the Mt. Oku forest reserve northwest region, Cameroon. International Journal of Development and Sustainability 6(11): 1743-1756.

Tamungang S.A., Ofeh M.A., Tchamba M.N., Cheke R.A. & Kougoum G.P. 2016. Challenges and conservation of the parrot trade in Cameroon. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 10(3): 1210-1234.

Tchamba M.N., Tsi A.E., Afuh D.T. & Awoh J.A. 2015. Status of blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola) in the Lebialem-Mone-Banyang-Mbo landscape, South-West Cameroon. .Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 9(3): 1367-1374.

Tsakem S.M., Tchamba M.N & Weladji R.B. 2015. Gorillas in Lobéké National Park (Cameroon): interactions with local people and implications for conservation. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 9(1): 270-280.

Tchamba M.N., Fondja P.C. & Weladji R.B. 2015. Abundance and distribution of great apes and human activities in Campo Ma’an National Park, South Cameroon.Tropicultura NS, 3-11.

Tchamba M.N., Weladji R.B., Foguekem D & Loomis M.. 2014. Plant biomass density as an indicator of food supply for elephants (Loxodonta africana) in Waza National Park, Cameroon. Tropical Conservation Science Vol.7 (4), 747-764.

Tsakem S.M., Tchamba M.N & Weladji R.B. 2014. Gorillas of Lobéké National Park, (Cameroon): Habitat use and Implications for conservation. Parks & Reserves. Vol. 69 (3), 15-25.

Tarla D.N., Tchamba N.M., Baleguel N.P., Fontem D.A., Baleguel P.D. & Hans D. 2014. Inventory of obsolete pesticide stockpiles in Cameroon. Scholarly Journal of Agricultural Science. Vol. 4(1), 43-50.

Tarla D. N, Fontem D.A,. Tchamba M.N., Ghogomu T.R., Baleguel N.P, Nfor R., Baleguel P.D., Nchangwi J.C. & Kfubfu, N.C. 2013. Is the pesticide shell life a political or technical time frame?. International journal of science and energy research. Vol. 1, 1-9.

Bambot, M. B., Tchamba, M. N., Mbong, G. A., Tambi, D.M & Fotso, V.. 2013. Socio-economic contribution of Thaumatoccocus daniellii marketing to rural livelihood in Moungo division, Cameroon. Int. J. Cur. Tr. Res. 2 (1), 267 – 275

Tchamba M.N. & Foguekem D. 2012. Human elephant conflict in the Waza Logone Region of northern Cameroon: an assessment of management effectiveness. Tropicultura 30 (2), 79-87.

Bambot, M. B., Tchamba, M. N., N.E. Ntabe. 2011. Analysis of Cameroon’s forestry sector: implication for sustainable management. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 5(5), 1932-1940.

Foguekem D., M.N. Tchamba, M.N. Gonwouo, P. Ngassam & M. Loomis. 2011. Nutritional status of forage plants and their use by elephant in Waza National Park, Cameroon. Scientific Research & Essay 6 (17), 3577-3583.

Foguekem D., Tchamba, M.N., Omondi P. 2011. Aerial survey of elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana), other large mammals and human activities in Waza National Park. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 4(6), 401-411.

Ajonina G., B. Tchikangwa, M.N. Tchamba & G. Chiyong. 2009. The challenges and prospects of developing a community based generalized method to assess mangrove ecosystems vulnerability and adaptation to climate change impacts: experience from Cameroon. Nature et Faune 24 (1), 16-25.

Foguekem D., M.N. Tchamba, M. LeBreton, P. Ngassam & M. Loomis. 2009. Changes in elephant movements and home ranges in the Waza Logone region, Cameroon. Scientific Research & Essay 4 (12), 1423-1431.

Foguekem D., M.N. Tchamba, M. Macallister, P. Ngassam & M. Loomis. 2007. Application of Arcview animal movement analysis extension as a tool for monitoring elephant movements: Preliminary results from northern Cameroon. Pachyderm 43, 29-35.

Gonwouo, L.N., M. LeBreton, L. Chirio, I.Ineich, M.N. Tchamba, P.Ngassam, G. Dzikouk & J.L. Diffo. 2007. Biodiversity and Conservation of the Reptiles of the Mount Cameroun Area. African Journal of Herpetology 56 (2), 149-161.

Gonwouo, L.N., M. LeBreton, C. Wild, L. Chirio, I. Ineich, P.Ngassam & M.N. Tchamba. 2006. Geographic and ecological distribution of the endemic montane chameleons along the Cameroon mountain range. Salamandra 42 (4), 213-230.

Iongh, De. H.H., Tchamba, M.N., Aarhaug, P. & Verhage, B. 2004. Impact of dam construction on two elephant populations in Northern Cameroon. Pachyderm 36, 30-43.

Weladji, R.B. & M.N. Tchamba. 2003. Conflict between people and protected areas within the Bénoué Wildlife Conservation Area, North Cameroon. Oryx 37 (1): 72-79.

Iongh, De H.H., M.N.Tchamba, W.Tamis, M.’t Zelfde , H.H.T. Prins, H.A.Udo de Haes, H.Bauer & S. Tiawoun. 2001. Results of four years satellite tracking of elephants in Northern Cameroon. Pachyderm 27: 62-65.

Horne W.A., Tchamba M.N. & Loomis M.R. 2001. A simple method of providing intermittent positive-pressure ventilation to etorphine-immobilized elephants (loxodonta Africana) in the field. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 32 (4) 519-522.

Tchamba, M.N. 1998. Migratory habits of elephants and human-elephant interactions in the Waza-Logone region (North Cameroon). Pachyderm 25: 53-66.

Tchamba, M.N., 1996. History and present status of the human-elephant conflict in the Waza-Logone region, Cameroon. Biol. Conserv. 75: 35-41

Tchamba, M.N., H. Bauer, & de Iongh, H.H. 1995. Application of VHF-radio and sattelite telemetry techniques on elephants in the Extreme North Province of Cameroon. Afr. J. Ecol. 33: 335-346.

Tchamba, M.N., & Elkan. P.1995. Status and trends of some large mammals and ostrich in Waza National Park, Cameroon. Afr. J. Ecol. 33: 366-376.

Tchamba, M.N., Drijver, C.H., & Njiforti, H. 1995. The impact of flood reduction in and around the Waza National Park, Cameroon. Parks 5: 6-14.

Tchamba, M.N. 1995. The impact of elephants on the vegetation in Waza National Park, Cameroon. Afr. J. Ecol. 33: 184-193.

Tchamba, M.N. 1995. The problem elephants of Kaélé: a challenge for elephant conservation in northern Cameroon. Pachyderm 19: 26-32.

Tchamba, M. N. H. Bauer, A. Hunia, H. H. de Iongh & H. Planton. 1994. Some observations on the movements and home range of elephants in Waza National Park, Cameroon, Mammalia 58 : 527-533.

Tchamba, M. N. 1993. Numbers and migration patterns of elephants in northern Cameroon. Pachyderm 16: 66-71.

Tchamba, M.N. & P. M. Seme. 1993. Diet and feeding behavior of the forest elephant in the Santchou Reserve, Cameroon. Afr.J.Ecol. 31: 165-171.

Barnes, R.F.W., Agnagna, M., Alers, M.P.T., Blom, A., Doungoubé, G., Fay, M., Masunda, T., Ndo Nkoumou, J.C., Kiyengo, S.G., & M.N. Tchamba .1993. Elephants and Ivory poaching in the forests of equatorial Africa. Oryx 27 (1): 27-34.

Tchamba, M.N. and Mahamat N. 1992. Effects of elephants browsing on the vegetation in Kalamaloué Mational Park, Cameroon. Mammalia 56: 35-42.

Tchamba, M.N. 1992. Defeacation by the African forest elephant (Loxodonta africana cyclotis) in the Santchou Reserve, Cameroon. Mammalia 56: 155-158.