Projet

USFWS-GA1464

PROJET

Nom du projet/programme

Integrating research and tourism as conservation strategies for critically endangered western gorillas in Loango National Park, Gabon

Objectif général

The purpose of this project is 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. It addresses 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.

Financement

51 228 €

Bailleurs

USFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service)

Leaders

MPI (Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology)