5/24/13

I spent the 23^rd and 24^th conducting key informant interviews with Justus (former A&M student) in Butembo.  The interviews covered university professors, a shop owner, rancher, farmers and veterinarian.

Interesting take aways from our interviews- park conservation is an outside concept that has been forced on the Congolese. A common view was that the national parks are being preserved until resources are found and the land given to the rich for exportation.  Also, we didn’t encounter anyone that uses fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides on their farms.

On the way back from Butembo to Beni we pulled over and I took this picture of the valley.

Trying to add another picture. Slot internet is a Pain. As the movie the stand lot said "Come one! My clothes are going out of style!"