Research

Effective conservation requires knowledge. CRF supports and conducts scientific research that helps us understand the rainforest’s biodiversity and the challenges it faces.

Our teams work with ICCN scientists, researchers at The University of Bukavu, and local researchers to track wildlife populations, map habitats, and study the behavior and movement of species like Grauer’s gorilla, L’Hoest’s monkey, and African grey parrots.

We implement long-term monitoring programs to measure the impact of our conservation and eco-tourism initiatives, ensuring that progress is real, measurable, and sustained. The data we collect doesn’t sit on a shelf — it informs policy, improves management strategies, and supports international collaboration for species protection.

Research is how we listen to the forest. Every footprint, every sound, every nest tells us something — if we are quiet enough to hear it.