• The Bwindi mountain gorilla census shows increased population of 400 mountain gorillas. The total world mountain gorilla population now stands at a minimum of 880.
  • The U.S. State Department adds wildlife trafficking to its foreign policy agenda. AWF starts working with the U.S. State Department on wildlife crime issues.
  • AWF and Tricorona partner to reforest Mau Forest Complex.
  • AWF launches Conservation Management Training Program in April and welcomes the first class of trainees in August.