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Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

Conservation Agency

Atlanta, 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
Review requested: 2007-02-27
Entry last reviewed: 2001-08-10


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