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= Ape status =  <!-- a text overview of ape status (population sizes, trends etc), followed by a table of specific surveys and results -->

= Ape status =  <!-- a text overview of ape status (population sizes, trends etc), followed by a table of specific surveys and results -->

In the nationwide survey by Rebecca Kormos the presence of chimpanzees in around villages throughout Ouré-Kaba was confirmed based on a questionnaire survey (Ham 1998). A transect survey in the same area established relatively low chimpanzee densities (Ham 1998). In 2005 the [https://www.janegoodall.org.uk/?catid=0&id=29  Jane Goodall Institute] started working in the area and found a high biodiversity and the presence of chimps (JGI 2007 as cited in WCF 2012). The associated report is not publicly available. In 2009 the [http://www.wildchimps.org  Wild Chimpanzee Foundation] in collaboration with the [https://www.janegoodall.org.uk  Jane Goodall Institute UK] and the Direction Nationale pour les Eaux et Forêts (DNEF) surveyed an area in the south-west of Ouré-Kaba (WCF 2012). Ouré-Kaba was also surveyed as part of the Foutah Djallon wide survey by the WCF in 2011 and while chimpanzee densities were low, they were present throughout the entire area (WCF 2012).  

In the nationwide survey by Rebecca Kormos the presence of chimpanzees around villages throughout Ouré-Kaba was confirmed based on a questionnaire survey (Ham 1998). A transect survey in the same area established relatively low chimpanzee densities (Ham 1998). In 2005 the [https://www.janegoodall.org.uk/?catid=0&id=29  Jane Goodall Institute] started working in the area and found a high biodiversity and the presence of chimps (JGI 2007 as cited in WCF 2012). The associated report is not publicly available. In 2009 the [http://www.wildchimps.org  Wild Chimpanzee Foundation] in collaboration with the [https://www.janegoodall.org.uk  Jane Goodall Institute UK] and the Direction Nationale pour les Eaux et Forêts (DNEF) surveyed an area in the south-west of Ouré-Kaba (WCF 2012). Ouré-Kaba was also surveyed as part of the Foutah Djallon wide survey by the WCF in 2011 and while chimpanzee densities were low, they were present throughout the entire area (WCF 2012).  

'''Table 2. Ape population estimates in Ouré-Kaba'''

'''Table 2. Ape population estimates in Ouré-Kaba'''

= Threats =    <!-- a text overview of threats, followed by a table of key threats -->

= Threats =    <!-- a text overview of threats, followed by a table of key threats -->

Large parts of Ouré-Kaba are used for agriculture, including slash and burn practices, and cattle grazing (WCF 2012). The WCF estimated that around one third of the area are used for agriculture. Signs of other human pressures such as hunting, logging, settlements and fire were present, but encounter rates were low (WCF 2012). However, a rapid assessment on the status of classified forests in Guinea by the Program for Environmental Governance in Guinea (PEGG) stated that during political unrest in 2007 and 2008 Pinselli and Soyah were heavily impacted by illegal logging, and that 50 ha of fruit plantation in Pinselli were given to federal employees (PEGG 2012). Hunting pressure is low as local traditions discourage bushmeat consumption, especially for primates and swine (WCF 2012). A railway that would cut through this area, including directly through Pinselli CF has been proposed to transport extracted minerals to ports at the coast of Guinea as part of the Simandou Project (Rio Tinto 2013). The current status of this project is not clear. In addition, there are plans to develop a hydroelectric site at Kassa very close the Guinean-Sierra-Leonean border, only 12 km from Pinselli CF that could impact the area. However, the while a feasibility study was commissioned, the current status or whether it will be developed is not clear (ECOWAPP 2011).  

Large parts of Ouré-Kaba are used for agriculture, including slash and burn practices, and cattle grazing (WCF 2012). The WCF estimated that around one third of the area are used for agriculture. Signs of other human pressures such as hunting, logging, settlements and fire were present, but encounter rates were low (WCF 2012). However, a rapid assessment on the status of classified forests in Guinea by the Program for Environmental Governance in Guinea (PEGG) stated that during political unrest in 2007 and 2008 Pinselli and Soyah were heavily impacted by illegal logging, and that 50 ha of fruit plantation in Pinselli were given to federal employees (PEGG 2012). Hunting pressure is low as local traditions discourage bushmeat consumption, especially for primates and swine (WCF 2012). A railway that would cut through this area, including directly through Pinselli CF has been proposed to transport extracted minerals to ports at the coast of Guinea as part of the Simandou Project (Rio Tinto 2013). The current status of this project is not clear. In addition, there are plans to develop a hydroelectric site at Kassa very close to the Guinean-Sierra-Leonean border, only 12 km from Pinselli CF that could impact the area. However, while a feasibility study was commissioned, the current status or whether it will be developed is not clear (ECOWAPP 2011).  

'''Table 3. Threats to great apes in Ouré-Kaba'''

'''Table 3. Threats to great apes in Ouré-Kaba'''

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|1. Residential & commercial development

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|8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases

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|12. Species Management

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|13. Livelihood; Economic & Other Incentives  

|13. Livelihood; Economic & Other Incentives  

|13.1. Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife

|13.1. Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. REDD, employment)

|1) the LAMIL-TBA project supported forest management committees in villages (CIFOR 2008), 2) the STEWARD program created a community forest (WCF 2015); led to raise in income through increased productivity

|the LAMIL-TBA project supported forest management committees in villages (CIFOR 2008)

|1) started 2005, 2) 2011-2015

|13.1. Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. REDD, employment)

|the STEWARD program created a community forest (WCF 2015); led to raise in income through increased productivity

|2011-2015

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As detailed above several surveys on chimpanzees have been implemented (Ham 1998, JGI 2007, WCF 2012).

As detailed above several surveys on chimpanzees have been implemented (Ham 1998, JGI 2007, WCF 2012).

===Documented behaviours===  <!-- List of any behaviours observed at the site, including citations -->

===Documented behaviours===  <!-- List of any behaviours observed at the site, including citations -->