Congolese Institutions

Centre de Recherche en Sciences Naturelles (CRSN, Lwiro)

Background and Research Focus
The research staff in the Department of Biology at CRSN, Lwiro studies the biological diversity of the southern Albertine Rift. The research includes documentation of diversity and distribution in the region, basic research on the natural history of the flora and fauna of the region, monitoring of populations of particular species, and applied research on flora and fauna that affect local human population.

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Staff
The current staff in Biology at CRSN, Lwiro includes a group of dedicated researchers who have remained with the station for many years. Because of heavy conflicts in the region, much of their work has been without compensation. The following list, while not including everyone at the station, highlights the research interests of the Biology staff. Meet the staff.

History

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