1. Mountain Gorilla Conservation in the Virunga-Bwindi Region: Systematic Monitoring and Impact Measurement Measuring Conservation Effectiveness Summit Moore Foundation 5 May, 2010

2. IGCP is coalition of 3 organizations (AWF, WWF-I, FFI) and 3 PA authorities (Uganda-UWA, DRC-ICCN, Rwanda- ORTPN) Innovative regional conservation approach for mountain gorilla and their afro-montane forest habitat IGCP works closely with other regional partners as well.

3. Virunga-Bwindi Region

4. Two remaining isolated afro-montane forest blocks (Virunga and Bwindi) Only remaining natural habitat for endangered Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei); Mountain Gorilla: Flagship species for biodiversity of Virungas; Critical Threats: Habitat destruction, conversion to agriculture; High human population density and high levels of poverty; Prolonged regional political and social conflict. Conservation Context

6. IGCP strategies: 1.Strengthening protected areas; 2.Biodiversity monitoring/protection; 3.Conservation enterprises with local communities; 4.Transboundary coordination; Regional Information System is used to develop and adapt strategy: Ranger-based monitoring Socio-economic surveys Remote sensing/GIS Current Conservation Strategies

7. Ranger Based Monitoring (RBM) Program Standardized system for data collection/analysis across; Simple, low-tech data collection system implemented by rangers; Ecological information and illegal activities information that guides management response to critical threats; Key Management and Planning tool for Protected Area Authorities and for transboundary resource management.

8. @ A. K. Basabose, CSO-IGCP, 2007 GORILLA MONITORING

9. Illegal activities (snares, water and Honey collection) Human-Gorilla Conflicts Gorilla range Patrols

10. How far are the gorillas coming outside the park?

11. Strategy repsonse: Nkuringo buffer zone Activities done Piloting non palatable crops Mauritius thorn hedge Removal of exotics

12. Conservation based Enterprise: Sabinyo Silverback Lodge

13. StrategyOutputsOutcomeImpact Ranger Based Monitoring program established -buffer zone protection Reduced Threats Stable Population of Mountain Gorillas - Biodiversity Monitoring and Protection -conservation-based enterprises with local communities

14. Year of Census 199720022006 Total population estimate300320340 Number of groups282730 Number of solitary males71011 Mean group size10.211.310.8 Mountain Gorillas -- Bwindi Population, Uganda Comparison of population size and structure* Conservation Impact: Population increase 1997-2006 = 12% (≈1% annually) Conservation Status of Bwindi Mountain Gorillas = Reasonably healthy and well protected population *McNeilage, A, Robbins, MM, Gray, M, Olupot, W, Babaasa, D, Bitariho, R, Kasangaki, A, Rainer, H, Asuma, S, Mugiri, G, Baker, J. 2006. Census of the mountain gorilla population in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Oryx 40: 419-427.

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