Congo, my country, has the largest forest in Africa, maybe the second-largest in the world. I was born in a forest area, and when I was growing up, I assisted my uncle, who was a poacher. That was good, because… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
When I went to university, I decided that I would like to do something related to plant ecology, because I felt that plants were so beautiful. When I am studying plants, I feel like I am talking with some kind… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
Around 17 to 20 years, I became, myself, a poacher. And I wanted to do it, because - I believed - to continue my… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
Building capacities for the young generation is going to make a better generation and a better future tomorrow for Africa. — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
The Pygmies rely on the forest for their very life. They know everything about finding and using plants, animal behavior, and forest survival. Working… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
Congo has vast stands of biologically important forests as well as remote areas still waiting to be explored, yet we have very few botanists.… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
Congo, my country, has the largest forest in Africa, maybe the second-largest in the world. I was born in a forest area, and when… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
I speak French, and I grew up with French, so my English is Franglais. — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
Discovering new species is a passion. A day without collecting plants is painful for me. — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
I joined the Wildlife Conservation Society, working there, in 1995, but I started working with them as a student in 1991. I was appointed… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
When I went to university, I decided that I would like to do something related to plant ecology, because I felt that plants were… — Corneille Ewango Copy Share Image
