Gorillas have been a WWF flagship species for 50 years

Improving the effectiveness of protected areas

Stopping the illegal trade in gorilla products

Increasing support for gorilla conservation among both local and international communities

On the ground

And in the policy arena

Through our African Great Apes Programme , we are actively working to protect all four gorilla subspecies through:Gorilla conservation programs not only work to protect the gorillas themselves but also help to protect thousands of other species of animals and plants that are found in gorilla habitat.We are working in collaboration with a wide range of partners in several gorilla range states to both conserve gorilla habitat and populations, as well as help improve the quality of life of local people.Find out more about specific projects for:We are also pushing for policies that help gorillas. The Gorilla Agreement , which is a part of the Convention of Migratory Species , came in to full effect in June 2008 and is the first agreement to legally oblige governments in the 10 countries where gorillas live to work together to combat the threats faced by gorillas in the wild, and find coordinated solutions for gorilla conservation by requiring collaboration on issues such as anti-poaching and law enforcement.The agreement is legally binding, unlike previous declarations from the range countries, such as the GrASP Kinshasa Declaration in 2005.WWF and TRAFFIC , who are active in gorilla conservation in most of the range countries, were heavily engaged in the negotiation process and final text.WWF is now helping specify specific steps each government can take to ensure gorillas have a secure future in the wild — through direct conservation action in a way that also benefits local communities.