Welcome to the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project

Partnerships

The following organizations and individuals support the research and conservation activities of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project:

	Ministere de l'Economie Forestiere, Republic of Congo The research and conservation efforts of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project would not be possible without the support of the Republic of Congo's Ministere de l'Economie Forestiere. We are especially appreciative of the continuing support of Dr. Henri Djombo, Mr. Bourges Djoni, Mr. Pierre Ngouembe, and Mr. Domingos Dos Santos.
	Ministere de le Recherche Scientifique et Technologique, Republic of Congo We also appreciate the ongoing support and collaboration of the Ministere de l'Recherche Scientifique et Technologique, Republic of Congo.

	Congo Program, Wildlife Conservation Society The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project was inspired by the visionary conservation efforts of Dr. J. Michael Fay. This project has also benefited from the support of Paul Telfer, Bryan Curran, Paul Elkan, Sarah Elkan, Mark Gately, Emma Stokes, Fiona Maisels, Remy Ledauphin, and Hannah Thomas
	Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes, Lincoln Park Zoo David Morgan is a research fellow of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at the Lincoln Park Zoo. The Goualougo Triangle has greatly advanced due to the support and encouragement of Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf. We are also very grateful to Steve Ross for designing our website and sharing his insights on ape behavior.
	Primatology Department, Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology Crickette Sanz is a post-doctoral research fellow in the Primatology Department of the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology. Special thanks are due to Christophe Boesch for his excellent mentorship and expert advice which has ensured the success of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project.
	Great Ape Conservation Fund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The Goualougo Triangle Ape Project was honored to receive the first award of the Great Ape Conservation Award of 2000 (USC 6303), Foreign Assistance Act of 1961/Congo Basin Forest Partnership. We are very proud that the conservation and research activities of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project supported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have not only increased the conservation status of chimpanzees and gorillas in northern Congo, but had an impact throughout the Congo Basin. This is largely due to the visionary leadership of Dr. Richard Ruggiero and his passion for wildlife conservation. There are few individuals who have made such a tremendous impact on the conservation of great apes and their habitats.
	National Geographic Society Since before the creation of the Nouabale-Ndoki National Park, Nick Nichols has worked tirelessly to photographically document the Ndoki forests. His images are responsible for inspiring many aspiring conservationists and have brought Congo's wildlife to a global audience. Ian Nichols is following in these footsteps with his creative approaches to wildlife photography. We have been very fortunate that Ian has joined us in documenting the wonders of the Goualougo Triangle, which would not be possible without the support of Kathy Moran. Her enthusiastic support is greatly appreciated. The Expeditions Council and especially Rebecca Martin have generously supported several initiatives of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project, including Jane Goodall's visit and studies of the effects of logging on apes.
	Columbus Zoological Park The Conservation Committee and Sulatalu Fund of the Columbus Zoological Park provided the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project with its first grant award. It is their continuing support which has truly established the Goualougo Triangle as a long-term study site of wild chimpanzees and gorillas. We owe special thanks to Becky Rose and Mary Rose for their long-term commitment to the conservation of Congo?s great apes and their habitats.
	Brevard Zoological Park The Brevard Zoological Park has shown considerable commitment to supporting the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project's conservation activities. Beth Armstrong's conservation initiative supported the prototype CHIMPCAM unit in 2001, and the Brevard Conservation Fund has continued to champion our technological innovations and worker health program.
	Great Ape Trust of Iowa Working with Rob Shumaker of the Great Ape Trust of Iowa, we are examining the effect of human disturbance on chimpanzee tool using traditions.
	Lowry Park Zoo Since 2002, Lee Ann Rottman of the Lowry Park Zoo has held an annual Conservation Day event on behalf of the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project. We greatly appreciate their continuing support.
	Patagonia Many thanks to Jane Sievert of Patagonia for outfitting the Goualougo team with great gear!