We Are Inseparable

I recommend We Are Inseparable for anyone committed to the future of mountain gorillas and wishing to engage in long term efforts to ensure they live in harmony with human beings in protected areas, supported by local communities. This book will become a valued resource for anyone interested in these issues, whether field staff working for national parks, conservation non-profit organisations, local community organisations, school children, staff at lodges, tour operators, and committed guests visiting the area who wish to be engaged in safeguarding the future of gorillas. The book is written as a field guide to easily find answers to questions about the gorillas and the forest habitats, the vital connection to communities, about conservation jobs and projects being done in the area. Its wide-ranging coverage will be of enormous benefit as an education resource, especially in local communities. The simplicity, graphics, and clear organization make it easy to use. *Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Wildlife Veterinarian, Conservationist and Author

I have known Laura since 2001 when Volcanoes Safaris' first driver guide in Rwanda looked after Laura on her visits to Volcanoes and Bwindi National Parks and local schools. He got to use the prototype version of these cards. *Praveen Moman, Founder of Volcanoes Safaris

Through these cards [now a book] children know why they should conserve, which will influence the future. Great appreciation as cards have planted a positive attitude to the young generation to conserve wildlife in BINP. *David Matsiko, founder and director of Rugando Parents School, Uganda. Bwindi Youth Guardian leader and mentor

We worked closely with Laura to make sure the book includes accurate stories about the ancient Indigenous Batwa and our relationship with the forest, gorillas, chimpanzees, and other wildlife. We are the Keepers of Forest even though we are no longer able to live in our forest home. As the oldest Bantu tribes of the Great lakes region, we were happily living in harmony in the Bwindi Forest for 70,000 years. We hope the book will bring accurate information about the Batwa and about the forest to the minds and thoughts of readers. *Ezera MUGYENYI, Batwa, founder of Bwindi Batwa Culture Rocks & Cave Association, Bwindi Youth Guardian mentor

Over the past 8 years working with Gorilla Habitat I have learned so much from the villagers, the international NGOs and the gorillas. For travelers trekking the mountain gorillas the book will provide you with an excellent overview of what you will experience and educate you on the complexity of the community. *Stan Miller, founder of Gorilla Habitat organization

The book is truly marvelous. It MUST be published. The photographs are unique. They reveal the country, the people, gorillas, and forests as nothing else has done in the 53 years I have lived here! [About first card version, 2002] *Rosamond (Roz) Halsey Carr, friend of mountain gorilla researcher Dian Fossey, author of Land of a Thousand Hills