Community forest and income generation in Mai Ndombe The project’s main goal is to protect the local bonobo populations (pygmy chimpanzees) through forest conservation. The project is run by Mbou Mon Tour in Bolobo (western DR Congo), and the local community Bateke. Components of the project are to expand the conservation site areas, design Simple Management Plans for the 6 CFCL (local community forest concessions), define appropriate structuration and guidance, develop eco-tourism as well as local development and income-generating projects.