Jérôme Nishishikare

Jérôme Nishishikare is the curator responsible for the Bururi Natural Forest Reserve in Burundi, where he oversees the conservation of its rich biodiversity, including a population of chimpanzees. He has been vocal about the need for increased publicity to promote tourism in the region, emphasizing the ecological importance of the reserve and the potential economic benefits of ecotourism. Nishishikare highlights the challenges faced by the reserve, such as illegal wood gathering and the need for community involvement in conservation efforts.