La Belgique - Revision history

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	!A.P.E.S. database ID		!A.P.E.S. database ID
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	\|''~~Gorilla gorilla gorilla~~''		\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''
	\|~~2009-2010~~		\|2021
	\|Present		\|Present
	\|~~2.57~~		\|0.47
	~~\|0.09 (0.04-~~0.~~21)~~
	\|		\|
	~~\|La Belgique~~
	~~\|Line transects~~
	~~\|Distance sampling with survey specific decay time~~
	~~\|Tagg & Willlie, 2013~~
	\|Estimate from old transects; however, estimate from new transects higher: 0.15 [0.04-0.59]. In 2009 surveys, the marginal mean number of gorilla nests per transect was 0.31 on old transects and 2.57 on new transects.
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	\|-
	~~\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''~~
	~~\|2009-2010~~
	~~\|Present~~
	~~\|28.51~~
	~~\|0.13 (0.07-0.24)~~
	\|		\|
	\|La Belgique		\|La Belgique
	\|Line transects		\|Line transects
	~~\|Distance sampling with survey specific decay time~~
	~~\|Tagg & Willlie, 2013~~
	\|Estimate from old transects; however, estimate from new transects higher: 0.32 [0.25-0.41]. In 2009 surveys, the marginal mean number of chimpanzee nests per transect was 1.91 on old transects and 28.51 on new transects.
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	\|-		\|Willie, pers. comm. 2025
	~~\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''~~
	~~\|2008~~
	~~\|Present~~
	\|1.~~50 (0~~.~~33)~~
	\|		\|
	\|
	~~\|La Belgique~~
	~~\|Line transects~~
	\|
	~~\|Tagg et al. 2015~~
	\|Line transect nest count surveys (150 transects, each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types, recording individual nests with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints and dung.
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	\|-		\|-
	\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''		\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''
	\|~~2008~~		\|2021
	\|Present		\|Present
	\|0.~~48 (0.18)~~		\|0.23
	\|		\|
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	\|Line transects		\|Line transects
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	\|~~Tagg et al~~. ~~2015~~		\|Willie, pers. comm. 2025
	\|Line transect nest count surveys (150 transects, each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types, recording individual nests with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints and dung.		\|
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	\|-		\|-
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	\|Tedonzong et al. 2017		\|Tedonzong et al. 2017
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			\|-
			\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''
			\|2009-2010
			\|Present
			\|2.57
			\|0.09 (0.04-0.21)
			\|
			\|La Belgique
			\|Line transects
			\|Distance sampling with survey specific decay time
			\|Tagg & Willlie, 2013
			\|Estimate from old transects; however, estimate from new transects higher: 0.15 [0.04-0.59]. In 2009 surveys, the marginal mean number of gorilla nests per transect was 0.31 on old transects and 2.57 on new transects.
			\|
			\|-
			\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''
			\|2009-2010
			\|Present
			\|28.51
			\|0.13 (0.07-0.24)
			\|
			\|La Belgique
			\|Line transects
			\|Distance sampling with survey specific decay time
			\|Tagg & Willlie, 2013
			\|Estimate from old transects; however, estimate from new transects higher: 0.32 [0.25-0.41]. In 2009 surveys, the marginal mean number of chimpanzee nests per transect was 1.91 on old transects and 28.51 on new transects.
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	\|-		\|-
	\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''		\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''
	\|~~2021~~		\|2008
	\|Present		\|Present
	\|0.47		\|1.50 (0.33)
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	\|Line transects		\|Line transects
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	\|~~Willie, pers~~. ~~comm. 2025~~		\|Tagg et al. 2015
	\|		\|Line transect nest count surveys (150 transects, each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types, recording individual nests with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints and dung.
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''		\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''
	\|~~2021~~		\|2008
	\|Present		\|Present
	\|0.23		\|0.48 (0.18)
	\|		\|
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	\|~~Willie, pers~~. ~~comm. 2025~~		\|Tagg et al. 2015
	\|		\|Line transect nest count surveys (150 transects, each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types, recording individual nests with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints and dung.
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	\|}		\|}

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	= Conservation activities =		= Conservation activities =

	~~'''~~La Belgique~~'''~~ is a research station located in the forest, approximately 15 km from the nearest village. While the station itself is situated in the forest, conservation activities primarily take place in the surrounding villages, which rely on this forest tract for hunting, gathering, and passage (N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).		La Belgique is a research station located in the forest, approximately 15 km from the nearest village. While the station itself is situated in the forest, conservation activities primarily take place in the surrounding villages, which rely on this forest tract for hunting, gathering, and passage (N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).
	Since 2001, the site was managed by Projet Grands Singes (PGS) with support from Antwerp Zoo’s Centre for Research and Conservation (CRC). Their work concluded in December 2021, after which the local partner, Association pour la Protection des Grands Singes (APGS) has continued operations with support from the Born Free Foundation (BFF), since April 2022 (N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).		Since 2001, the site was managed by Projet Grands Singes (PGS) with support from Antwerp Zoo’s Centre for Research and Conservation (CRC). Their work concluded in December 2021, after which the local partner, Association pour la Protection des Grands Singes (APGS) has continued operations with support from the Born Free Foundation (BFF), since April 2022 (N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).
	Conservation activities - including education and awareness, economic and other incentives, and countering wildlife crime, were secondary priorities for PGS and Antwerp Zoo’s CRC ([https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]) until December 2021. From April 2022, these activities, together with habitat restoration have become the primary focus of APGS and funder BFF (N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).		Conservation activities - including education and awareness, economic and other incentives, and countering wildlife crime, were secondary priorities for PGS and Antwerp Zoo’s CRC ([https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]) until December 2021. From April 2022, these activities, together with habitat restoration have become the primary focus of APGS and funder BFF (N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).

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	!Comments		!Comments
	!A.P.E.S. database ID		!A.P.E.S. database ID
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	~~\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''~~
	~~\|2008~~
	~~\|Present~~
	~~\|1.50 (0.33)~~
	\|
	\|
	~~\|La Belgique~~
	~~\|Line transects~~
	\|
	~~\|Tagg et al. 2015~~
	\|Line transect nest count surveys (150 transects, each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types, recording individual nests with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints and dung.
	\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''		\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''
	\|~~2008~~		\|2009-2010
	\|Present		\|Present
	\|0.48 (0.18)		\|2.57
	\|		\|0.09 (0.04-0.21)
	\|		\|
	\|La Belgique		\|La Belgique
	\|Line transects		\|Line transects
	\|		\|Distance sampling with survey specific decay time
	\|Tagg ~~et al. 2015~~		\|Tagg & Willlie, 2013
	\|~~Line transect nest count surveys (150~~ transects, ~~each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types~~, ~~recording individual~~ nests ~~with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints~~ and ~~dung~~.		\|Estimate from old transects; however, estimate from new transects higher: 0.15 [0.04-0.59]. In 2009 surveys, the marginal mean number of gorilla nests per transect was 0.31 on old transects and 2.57 on new transects.
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	\|-		\|-
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	\|Tagg & Willlie, 2013		\|Tagg & Willlie, 2013
	\|Estimate from old transects; however, estimate from new transects higher: 0.32 [0.25-0.41]. In 2009 surveys, the marginal mean number of chimpanzee nests per transect was 1.91 on old transects and 28.51 on new transects.		\|Estimate from old transects; however, estimate from new transects higher: 0.32 [0.25-0.41]. In 2009 surveys, the marginal mean number of chimpanzee nests per transect was 1.91 on old transects and 28.51 on new transects.
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			\|-
			\|''Pan troglodytes troglodytes''
			\|2008
			\|Present
			\|1.50 (0.33)
			\|
			\|
			\|La Belgique
			\|Line transects
			\|
			\|Tagg et al. 2015
			\|Line transect nest count surveys (150 transects, each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types, recording individual nests with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints and dung.
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''		\|''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''
	\|~~2009-2010~~		\|2008
	\|Present		\|Present
	~~\|2.57~~		\|0.48 (0.18)
	\|0.09 (0.~~04-0.21~~)		\|
	\|		\|
	\|La Belgique		\|La Belgique
	\|Line transects		\|Line transects
	\|~~Distance sampling with survey specific decay time~~		\|
	\|Tagg ~~& Willlie, 2013~~		\|Tagg et al. 2015
	\|~~Estimate from old~~ transects~~; however~~, ~~estimate from new transects higher: 0.15 [0.04-0.59]. In 2009 surveys~~, ~~the marginal mean number of gorilla~~ nests ~~per transect was 0.31 on old transects~~ and ~~2.57 on new transects~~.		\|Line transect nest count surveys (150 transects, each 600 m and spaced 600 m apart) were conducted across all habitat types, recording individual nests with builder identity confirmed by associated signs such as footprints and dung.
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	!Source		!Source
	!Year(s)		!Year(s)
	\|-
	~~\|3 Engaged community~~
	~~\|3.2 Lack of youth engagement~~
	~~\|[https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]~~
	~~\|2001-2021~~
	\|-
	~~\|3 Engaged community~~
	~~\|3.5 Anticipated disadvantages/costs created by conservation activities (e.g., restricted access/resource use)~~
	~~\|[https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]~~
	~~\|2001-2021~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 Resources and capacity		\|2 Resources and capacity
	\|2.~~3 General lack~~ of ~~funding~~		\|2.1 Lack of capacity/training
	\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025		\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025
	\|2022-Ongoing (2025)		\|2022-Ongoing (2025)
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 Resources and capacity		\|2 Resources and capacity
	\|2.1 Lack of ~~capacity/training~~		\|2.2 Lack of staff
	\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025		\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025
	\|2022-Ongoing (2025)		\|2022-Ongoing (2025)
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 Resources and capacity		\|2 Resources and capacity
	\|2.~~2 Lack~~ of ~~staff~~		\|2.3 General lack of funding
	\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025		\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025
	\|2022-Ongoing (2025)		\|2022-Ongoing (2025)
			\|-
			\|3 Engaged community
			\|3.2 Lack of youth engagement
			\|[https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]
			\|2001-2021
			\|-
			\|3 Engaged community
			\|3.5 Anticipated disadvantages/costs created by conservation activities (e.g., restricted access/resource use)
			\|[https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]
			\|2001-2021
	\|-		\|-
	\|4 Institutional support		\|4 Institutional support

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	* The major reported threats include bushmeat hunting and the gathering of non-timber forest products.		* The major reported threats include bushmeat hunting and the gathering of non-timber forest products.
	* The main conservation activities include education and awareness-raising, providing monetary benefits to the local community, and conducting research and tourism projects.		* The main conservation activities include education and awareness-raising, providing monetary benefits to the local community, and conducting research and tourism projects.





	= Site characteristics =		= Site characteristics =
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	\|Signs of human presence (e.g. signs of hunting) reduced density of apes (Tagg & Willie, 2013).		\|Signs of human presence (e.g. signs of hunting) reduced density of apes (Tagg & Willie, 2013).
	\|2009-Ongoing (2025)		\|2009-Ongoing (2025)
			\|-
			\|5 Biological resource use
			\|5.1.5 Persecution/human wildlife conflict
			\|Present (unknown severity)
			\|Conflicts between humans and great apes occurs due to feelings of insecurity among people, aggressive interactions initiated by apes, competition over shared water sources and natural resources like forest fruits, accidental meetings on trails, and cases where apes are killed for cultural practices or commercial purposes (D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).
			\|Ongoing (2025)
	\|-		\|-
	\|5 Biological resource use		\|5 Biological resource use
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	\|Present (unknown severity)		\|Present (unknown severity)
	\|Potential risk of disease transmission between humans and apes, in both directions (D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).		\|Potential risk of disease transmission between humans and apes, in both directions (D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).
	~~\|Ongoing (2025)~~
	\|-
	~~\|5 Biological resource use~~
	~~\|5.1.5 Persecution/human wildlife conflict~~
	~~\|Present (unknown severity)~~
	\|Conflicts between humans and great apes occurs due to feelings of insecurity among people, aggressive interactions initiated by apes, competition over shared water sources and natural resources like forest fruits, accidental meetings on trails, and cases where apes are killed for cultural practices or commercial purposes (D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025).
	\|Ongoing (2025)		\|Ongoing (2025)
	\|}		\|}

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 |4 Education & awareness
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 |Since 2022, APGS and BFF have continued the conservation work, engaging community members through outreach initiatives in nearby villages. Regular events and awareness sessions are organised to promote understanding of wildlife and conservation issues (D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025, [https://www.bornfree.org.uk/field-conservation/guardians-of-dja/ Guardians of Dja - Born Free]).
 |Association pour la Protection des Grands Singes (APGS), and Born Free Foundation (BFF), Local communities
 |2022-Ongoing (2025)
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 |Projet Grands Singes (PGS), Antwerp Zoo's Center for Research and Conservation
 |2001-2021
 |}
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 |D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025
 |2022-Ongoing (2025)
 |}

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	Notes: Thesis available. <br>		Notes: Thesis available. <br>

	* '''Luc Tedonzong (~~2018~~)'''		* '''Luc Tedonzong (2019)'''
	PhD Project: Ecological and anthropogenic drivers shaping the distribution and abundance of two Afrotropical rainforest mammals.		PhD Project: Ecological and anthropogenic drivers shaping the distribution and abundance of two Afrotropical rainforest mammals.
	Notes: Thesis available. <br>		Notes: Thesis available. <br>
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	Tagg, N., Willie, J., Duarte, J., Petre, C.-A., & Fa, J.E. (2015). Conservation research presence protects: a case study of great ape abundance in the Dja region, Cameroon. Animal Conservation, 18, 489–498. DOI: 10.1111/acv.12212 <br>		Tagg, N., Willie, J., Duarte, J., Petre, C.-A., & Fa, J.E. (2015). Conservation research presence protects: a case study of great ape abundance in the Dja region, Cameroon. Animal Conservation, 18, 489–498. DOI: 10.1111/acv.12212 <br>

	Tédonzong, L.R.D., Willie, J., Keuko, A.M.P., Kuenbou, J.K., Njotah, G., Tchamba, M.N., Tagg, N., & Lens, L. (~~2018~~). Using abundance and habitat variables to identify high conservation value areas for threatened mammals. Biodiversity and Conservation, 27(5), 1115–1137. DOI: 10.1007/s10531-017-1483-9. <br>		Tédonzong, L.R.D., Willie, J., Keuko, A.M.P., Kuenbou, J.K., Njotah, G., Tchamba, M.N., Tagg, N., & Lens, L. (2017). Using abundance and habitat variables to identify high conservation value areas for threatened mammals. Biodiversity and Conservation, 27(5), 1115–1137. DOI: 10.1007/s10531-017-1483-9. <br>

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	!Source		!Source
	!Year(s)		!Year(s)
			\|-
			\|2 Resources and capacity
			\|2.6 External partnerships that add expertise or resources
			\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025, [https://www.bornfree.org.uk/field-conservation/guardians-of-dja/ Guardians of Dja - Born Free]
			\|2001-2021, 2022-Ongoing (2025)
	\|-		\|-
	\|3 Engaged community		\|3 Engaged community
	\|3.5 Positive past experience/associations with conservation (e.g. ~~postive~~ image of conservation)		\|3.5 Positive past experience/associations with conservation (e.g. positive image of conservation)
	\|Tagg et al. 2015, [https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]		\|Tagg et al. 2015, [https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]
	\|2001-2021		\|2001-2021
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	\|3.6 Local community engagement and support		\|3.6 Local community engagement and support
	\|Tagg et al. 2015, [https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024], [https://www.bornfree.org.uk/field-conservation/guardians-of-dja/ Guardians of Dja - Born Free]		\|Tagg et al. 2015, [https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024], [https://www.bornfree.org.uk/field-conservation/guardians-of-dja/ Guardians of Dja - Born Free]
	~~\|2001-2021, 2022-Ongoing (2025)~~
	\|-
	~~\|2 Resources and capacity~~
	~~\|2.6 External partnerships that add expertise or resources~~
	~~\|D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025, [https://www.bornfree.org.uk/field-conservation/guardians-of-dja/ Guardians of Dja - Born Free]~~
	\|2001-2021, 2022-Ongoing (2025)		\|2001-2021, 2022-Ongoing (2025)
	\|}		\|}

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	\|4 Education & awareness		\|4 Education & awareness
	\|4.1 Educate local communities about apes and sustainable use		\|4.1 Educate local communities about apes and sustainable use
	\|Until 2021, raising awareness and educating local communities about great apes was only a secondary activity of Projet Grands Singes ([https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]). Since 2022, this work has become a primary focus for APGS and BFF (D. Mbohli & N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025). APGS and BFF currently support teachers and the operation of the local primary school, help develop conservation lesson plans for classroom use, and provide teacher training (N. Tagg. pers. comm. 2025, [https://www.bornfree.org.uk/field-conservation/guardians-of-dja/ Guardians of Dja - Born Free]).		\|Until 2021, raising awareness and educating local communities about great apes was only a secondary activity of Projet Grands Singes ([https://www.zooscience.be/en/stories/antwerp-zoo-en-planckendael-zoo-save-wildlife-in-cameroon/ Zoo Science 2024]).
	\|Projet Grands Singes (PGS), Antwerp Zoo's Center for Research and Conservation		\|Projet Grands Singes (PGS), Antwerp Zoo's Center for Research and Conservation