Conservation Biology & Genetics of the western lowland gorilla in Gabon

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Ref: 8044
Type: Main Project
Project Leader: Professor Mike Bruford
Lead Institution: Cardiff University
Host Country Institutions: Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville, Gabon (CIRMF)
Start Date: 1999-09-01
End Date: 2002-08-31
Funding: £148,133.00
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Status: Completed
Regions: sub-Saharan Africa
Countries: Gabon

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Purpose: To assist in the creation of a conservation strategy for the western lowland gorilla within Gabon using molecular techniques, and to create genetic profiles to establish the identity of individual gorillas.
Outputs: Train CIRMF technician in laboratory techniques in UK and Gabon. Hold 3 conservation biology workshops of 30 students from Gabon/Central Africa. Publish 2-4 scientific articles. Establish genetic, demographic and biogeographic databases. Establish reference collection of gorilla hair/DNA at CIRMF. Present final data at International Primate Society. Establish permanent research unit at CIRMF. UWC/WCS PhD student. Deliver management plan to Ministere des Eaux et Forets.

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