Jane Goodall Instagram – 🤩🌳 Meet Marina, one of the incredible park rangers of Tchimpounga Nature Reserve!
🥾🍃 Tchimpounga Nature Reserve’s park rangers are employed by the Republic of the Congo government and trained by JGI to patrol the reserve for illegal activity and to monitor the park’s biodiversity. Their work is essential in protecting native wildlife and keeping our team at Tchimpounga sanctuary safe.
🌿🧭 Marina was recruited in 2023 by the conservator of Tchimpounga Nature Reserve, who had seen her skill working in Conkouati-Douli National Park and sought her out. With Marina’s expertise in using GPS and other tools, her team relies on her for navigation through challenging terrain.
♀💪 As the first female park ranger at Tchimpounga, Marina enjoys surprising villagers with her role! When they ask about a woman in her position, she explains that women are just as capable. Her strong work ethic has impressed her colleagues, who quickly acknowledge her toughness. She shared that she has yet to encounter anyone who challenges her authority because of her gender.
🫶 We love that Marina may inspire other young women to become park rangers, just like Jane inspired many scientists to follow in her footsteps!
📸 credit: JGI Republic of the Congo
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Slide 1: A woman in camouflage gear uses a machete to cut and remove a snare trap from the forest floor.
Slide 2: Three wildlife protection team members in camouflage gear stand together outdoors, looking at the camera.
Slide 3: A woman in camouflage gear carefully dismantles a snare trap set in the undergrowth.
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