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Conservation, Research and Tourism of Critically Endangered Western Gorillas in Loango National Park, Gabon
Informations générales

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Conservation, Research and Tourism of Critically Endangered Western Gorillas in Loango National Park, Gabon
USFWS-GA1546
2015-07-28
2016-12-31
 
 
 
 
Programme lié
 
Objectifs

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Objectif général

To support conservation of the critically endangered western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in Loango National Park in Gabon by facilitating research and tourism activities.
Objectif spécifique
The project intends to address the impacts of poaching and illegal activities in the park by acting as a deterrent and detection system for park authorities, providing baseline information, and generating revenue.
Résultat attendu
The impacts of poaching and illegal activities is addressed in the park by acting as a deterrent and detection system for park authorities, providing baseline information, and generating revenue.
Activité / Indicateur
Continued habituation of one group of western lowland gorillas for tourism and monitoring of the impact of tourism
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Assessment of behavior change, ranging patterns, diet, and stress levels on gorillas to monitor impacts of habituation and initiation of tourism
Activité / Indicateur
Use of non-invasive techniques to systematically sample population-wide genetic census
Activité / Indicateur
Use of camera traps to record presence of gorillas, chimpanzees and other large mammals in the study area
Activité / Indicateur
Collection of data on diet, habitat utilization and social behavior to enhance understanding of the behavioral ecology and population dynamics of western gorillas
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Regular surveillance and routine data collected to serve as an effective deterrent to poaching
Activité / Indicateur
Training of Gabonese field assistants, gorilla trackers, and national park staff to develop national capacity for science-based conservation and adaptive management.
Budget

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1025
98 800,00
Fonds publics
Dons
Institution internationale
USD
 
Localisation (zone d’activités)

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Niveau Localisation
Aires protégées
Loango
Domaines d’intervention

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Domaine principal Domaine secondaire Activités générales
Biodiversité / Conservation
Aires protégées
Appui technique
Travaux de terrain
Appui institutionnel
Suivi-Evaluation/Audit/Etude d'impact
Formation/Communication
Recherche
Etude
Autres
Organisation