Dian Fossey`s controversial 'Active Conservation' proves useful in increasing Mountain Gorilla Awareness

Authors

  • Brandy M Rimmer Grant MacEwan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31542/j.ecj.85

Keywords:

Conservation, Protection, Dian Fossey, Mountain Gorilla

Abstract

As a researcher and advocate of the mountain gorilla, Dian Fossey dedicated her life career to understand, protect, and assist the mountain gorilla by bringing awareness to the complexity of this animal and to the habitat needs required to support it. This paper presents the approach that Fossey used to increase the mountain gorilla awareness: ‘Active Conservation’.

Author Biography

  • Brandy M Rimmer, Grant MacEwan University
    Biological Sciences Major

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Published

2013-09-29

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2013): The Voice of Change

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Dian Fossey`s controversial ’Active Conservation’ proves useful in increasing Mountain Gorilla Awareness. (2013). Earth Common Journal, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.31542/j.ecj.85