Genetically, mountain gorillas are amongst our closest living relatives, and also one of the world's most endangered species. Half the world's remaining population survive in the forests of Uganda. This album explores the challenges facing conservationists at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Known for its exceptional biodiversity, the Park became a major tourist destination when it opened for gorilla tourism in 1993. The problem is, because the Park lies in the heart of one of the most den ...
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First in the series, funny but a goody
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What we actually do on this show *CONFIRMED* *NOT CLICKBAIT*
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Environment: journeys through a changing world
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A short introduction to this albumBy The Open University
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How locals and gorillas can inhabit the forest in harmony. Conservationists describe the down-side of the Fortress Conservation and the benefits of Integrated Conservation Development.By The Open University
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Adaptive Management. Conservation workers describe how revenue trickles down to communities via job creation, extra trade, and a percentage of Park entrance fees.By The Open University
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Eliminating Malaria. A doctor from Bwindi Community Health Centre talks about improvements in the locals' health and well-being.By The Open University
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HIV and crime. A doctor from the Bwindi Community Health Centre and a conservation representative outline the problems that were created when soldiers and tourists arrived.By The Open University
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Conservation workers explain how humans pass on disease to gorillas and outline the difficulties inherent in restricting tourists to a seven metre distance.By The Open University
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Locals and conservation workers outline the benefits of tourism to Buhoma town.By The Open University
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Buremba residents describe the conditions in their village and compare their lifestyles to those of the Buhoma community.By The Open University
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Conservation workers describe the unique habitat in the National Park and the attraction for tourists.By The Open University
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A representative from the International Gorilla Conservation Programme explains the aims of habituation.By The Open University
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The methods of habituation and the the advantages for gorillas – protection from poachers and more medical care.By The Open University
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The Executive Director explains how the decision to habituate gorilla groups to habituate is made and how much foreign revenue is generated though gorilla tourism.By The Open University
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Do districts without habituated groups put pressure on the UWA? Conservation workers discuss the political issues surrounding gorilla tourism.By The Open University
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Conservationists take into account the gorilla group composition, stability, size, distance from the Park edge and their daily movement.By The Open University
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