News Press launch attracts media coverage
The official launch to the press took place at the University of Cumbria's Centre for Wildlife Conservation in October 2008. Media coverage included regional TV and radio as well as detailed coverage in the local press and the BBC's news website.

New book on wildlife of Bijilo Forest goes to print
Our close colleague Dr Dave "Spiderman" Penney has used his wealth of experience in the forest to produce a visually stunning guide.

Water returns to Bijilo Forest
Following increased concerns over monkeys leaving Bijilo Forest to forage and drink in nearby hotel gardens an agreement was recently reached to provide a water supply within the Forest Park. As part of the agreement, the capture and relocation of monkeys will also take place to reduce the unnaturally dense population of monkeys in the forest.

Project Gambia model works!
In the past, Project members have been involved in initiatives that have relied on the goodwill of tourists through donations. As many of you will know, Cassie and Craig spent the full field season 2006/7 in The Gambia. Part of their role was to see whether the model of giving public lectures to raise donations, could raise sufficient funds to cover the Project's basic running costs in The Gambia. After trying a range of start times and venues, a fortnightly schedule of the better venues proved successful and this model will be used in future.