| Project: |
Implemented by: |
Start - End date: |
Location: |
Cost: |
| Public relations campaign. |
Orangutan Foundation (UK) |
From: Nov 2001
To: Dec 2001 |
Indonesia (Jakarta and Kalimantan) |
10,000 |
| Project aims: |
Conduct a public relations campaign on orangutans and the connection between them and their habitat; how illegal logging is harmful to all; the need to properly manage habitat and forests for both human and animals. |
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Conservation of mountain gorillas
and their
afromontane forest habitat. |
International
Gorilla
Conservation Programme
(IGCP). |
From: Dec 2002
To: Sep 2004 |
Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. |
72509 |
| Project aims: |
Train and equip patrol rangers in Virunga National Park, carry out gorilla - human conflict resolution by training local teams made up of park staff, farmers and other community members. Construct a boundary wall to act as a barrier to prevent gorillas and other animals from leaving the forest and entering neighbouring fields. |
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| Conservation of chimpanzees. |
The Wild Chimpanzee |
From: Jan 2003
To: Mar 2004 |
Côte d’Ivoire |
21700 |
| Project aims: |
Carry out community outreach activities to the entire communities living around Tai forest, an important chimpanzee habitat, through film and theatre engagements; monitor the flora and fauna around the park with the involvement of the local people and also train the locals in monitoring techniques. |
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| Collaborative programme for the conservation of cross-river gorillas. |
Fauna and Flora International, (FFI) |
From: Mar 2003
To: Dec 2004 |
Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary- Nigeria |
28524 |
| Project aims: |
Build the capacity of the Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism, staff, local NGOs and local community leaders in skills related to wildlife and protected area management as well as natural resource management. |
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| Community education programme on the conservation of Great apes. |
Bristol Zoo Gardens. |
From: Mar 2003
To: Dec 2004 |
Eastern Provinces of Cameroon |
24600 |
| Project aims: |
Help the people of East Province, Cameroon to understand the benefits of sustainable management of natural resources and the protection of endangered species, especially the great apes. Help reduce the impact of non-sustainable commercial hunting and poaching in the forests of East province. |
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| Repatriation of Kano gorillas. |
Pandrillus; Drill Rehabilitation & Breeding Centre |
From: May 2003
To: May 2003 |
Nigeria and Cameroon |
3000 |
| Project aims: |
Assist the governments of Nigeria and Cameroon to repatriate two seized gorillas from Kano in Nigeria to the Limbe Wildlife Center in Cameroon. |
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| Intergovernmental Meeting. |
GRASP |
From: Nov 2003
To: Sep 2005 |
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) |
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| Project aims: |
Bring together all major stakeholders to agree on a global strategy for the survival of great apes and their habitats. |
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| The Durban Process:Mitigating the effects of Coltan mining in Kahuzi Biega National Park, DRC. |
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund-Europe. (DFGF-E) |
From: Jan 2004
To: Ongoing |
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). |
25000 |
| Project aims: |
Bring together all stakeholders (miners, conservationists, governments, industry leaders, and local people) to disseminate a new mining code that prohibits mining in protected areas. Strengthen the monitoring capacity of the national conservation institute and initiate a pilot project to provide sustainable income generating activities for the miners. |
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| Engaging the rural poor in participatory environmental management. |
WWF/Nature Uganda |
From: July 2004
To: June 2005 |
Uganda |
20000 |
| Project aims: |
Work with local communities to address issues relevant to conservation of globally significant biodiversity, including chimpanzee populations in the Kasyoha- Kitomi landscape. The project builds on traditional conservation and development strategies to promote innovative approaches and methodologies, such as the landscape approach; vision based planning and civil society strengthening to assist great ape conservation. |
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| Construction of a nursery facility and quarantine center. |
Orangutan Foundation (UK) |
From:
To:Jan 2005 |
Indonesia, Central Kalimantan |
15,000 |
| Project aims: |
Offer shelter and care to orphan orangutans, victims of destruction of the forest home of orangutans. |
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| Emergency Construction of a nursery facility and quarantine center. in the Virunga National Park. |
World Wide Fund for Nature/European Union/ International Gorilla Conservation Programme. |
From: Aug 2004
To: May 2005 |
DRC and Rwanda |
50,000 |
| Project aims: |
Construct a boundary wall to demarcate part of the Virunga National Park at the Mikeno Sub Sector from the surrounding farmland. This followed an illegal invasion of the park by settlers. |
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| Development of national capacity for wildlife monitoring. |
Centre Suisse de Recherche Scientifique/ Wild Chimpanzee Foundation
|
From: Aug 2005
To: Ongoing |
Côte d'Ivoire |
|
| Project aims: |
Develop national capacity for wildlife monitoring and forest conservation decision making |
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| Local community empowerment for prevention of illegal logging. |
Orangutan Foundation UK
|
From: Aug 2005
To: Ongoing |
Tanjung Putting National Park,
Indonesia |
|
| Project aims: |
Reduce illegal logging in Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia, and ensure local community benefits from sustainable forest management. |
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| Development of local
communities through gorilla conservation. |
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - Europe |
From: Aug 2005
To: Ongoing |
Mt Tshiaberimu,
Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) |
|
| Project aims: |
Improve livelihood opportunities and community facilities and reduce illegal activities inside national park around Mt Tshiaberimu, Democratic Republic of Congo national park. |
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| Community engagement and support for sustainable use of forest resources. |
Bristol zoo |
From: Aug 2005
To: Ongoing |
DJA biosphere, East Cameroon |
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| Project aims: |
Increase understanding among rural communities of the importance of sustainability of forest use, and strategies for achieving it. |
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| National plans for pro-poor great ape conservation |
Born Free Foundation |
From: Dec 2005
To: Ongoing |
Great ape range states |
60,000 |
| Project aims: |
Provide ‘Technical Support Team’ to advise on and assist with development and implementation of national plans for pro-poor great ape conservation. |
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| National plans for pro-poor great ape conservation |
Born Free Foundation |
From: Dec 2005
To: Ongoing |
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo |
30,000 |
| Project aims: |
Train and strengthen the scientific and operating capacity of the Union of Gorilla Conservation Associations for the Development of the Eastern Region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (UGADEC). |
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Support to Tayna Center for Conservation Biology. |
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International / Tayna Centre for Conservation Biology |
From: Feb 2006
To: Sep 2006 |
Great ape range states |
30,000 |
| Project aims: |
Provide ‘Technical Support Team’ to advise on and assist with development and implementation of national plans for pro-poor great ape conservation. |
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| Organization of the African primate reintroduction workshop |
Pan African Sanctuary Alliance |
From: Apr 2006
To: Apr 2006 |
Apenheul Primate Park , Apeldoorn, Netherlands |
59,500 |
| Project aims: |
Examine all aspects of the process of primate reintroduction |
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| Conservation Centre Micro-credit & Enterprise Project |
Bonobo Conservation Initiative |
From: Nov 2006
To: Jun 2007 |
Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) |
27,000 |
| Project aims: |
Support micro enterprise programs i.e. soap making, couture and woodworking to provide revenue for local peoples and build capacity for self-sustaining programs. |
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| Ecotourism development in Cyamudongo forest, Nyungwe national park |
Wildlife Conservation Society |
From: Sep 2006
To: Jan 2008 |
Cyamudongo forest, Nyungwe national park, Rwanda |
25,000 |
| Project aims: |
Provide ‘Technical Support Team’ to advise on and assist with development and implementation of national plans for pro-poor great ape conservation. |
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| Strengthening wildlife law enforcement. |
Last Great Ape Organization |
From: May 2007
To: Ongoing |
Cameroon |
35,000 |
| Project aims: |
To fight commercial poaching and related trade in endangered species |
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| Indigenous people participation in mapping of traditional forest resources for sustainable livelihoods and great ape conservation |
World Wide Fund for Nature and Forest Peoples Programme |
From: Jul 2007
To: Ongoing |
Cameroon |
95,000 |
| Project aims: |
To develop a community based mapping process in Cameroon with Baka Communities in an area also targeted for Gorilla conservation |
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| High Conservation Value Forest (HCFV) Assesments |
Great Ape World Heritage Species Project (GAWHSP) |
From: Nov 2007
To: Ongoing |
Indonesia |
71,300 |
| Project aims: |
To identify areas for palm oil development, conservation and sustainable land-use in Borneo and Sumatra |
Great
Apes Survival Partnership
