Conservation Biology & Genetics of the western lowland gorilla in Gabon
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
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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