“…It is strongly evident that if there were no demand by tourists to see great apes in Uganda, the area in which they reside would be exposed to other land use pressures that are currently held in check by the higher priority given to ecotourism. Governments and land managers will prioritize land uses according to the perceived relative benefit respective land uses afford (Hughes et al, 2013). Land uses that are considered of greater importance or benefit will displace those of lesser status.…”