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Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund InternationalConservation AgencyAtlanta, Georgia, United States Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (Established 1978) 800 Cherokee AVE., SE , Atlanta , Georgia 30315-9984 United States Director: Clare Richardson (President) Phone: 1-800-851-0203 Fax: 1-404-624-5999 E-mail: 2help@gorillafund.org Mission: The organization's objectives are: Gorilla conservation Operation of Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, whose objectives are: - promoting scientific research that contributes to mountain gorilla conservation - regular monitoring of gorilla population - operation of anti-poaching patrols in the Volcanoes National Park Principal Research Programs: Karisoke Research Center, Rwanda Conservation Action Program Tayna Gorilla Reserve, Democratic Republic of Congo Ecosytem Health National University of Rwanda, GIS Center Training Opportunities: Suspended Financial Aid: Suspended until further notice Number of Staff: 28 Key Personnel: Clare Richardson, President, 2help@gorillafund.org, 1-800-851-0203 Dieter Steklis, Vice-President and Chief Scientist Netzin Gerald-Steklis, Director, Scientific Information Resources, science@gorillafund.org, 1-520-455-9257 Patrick Mehlman, Director Conservation Action Program Alecia Lilly, Director Ecosystem Health and Community Development Program Species Supported: Gorilla beringei beringei (200) Gorilla beringei graueri (250) Associated Field Sites: Karisoke Research Center Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Please use US Contact Person Long-Term Monitoring and Behavioral Research of Mountain Gorillas and their afromontane habitat Web Site: http://www.gorillafund.org Comments: The Karisoke Research Center was destroyed during recent upheaval in Rwanda. Research began again as of 1999, with plans to continue for the long term, but currently only personnel employed by DFGFI are carrying out fieldwork. Publications: The Dian Fossey Journal Entry created: 2000-10-02 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |