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Created in 1993, the park covers an area of just over 4,000 km2 and is home to important populations of forest elephants, western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, bongo antelope and many other endangered mammals. It also boasts over 300 bird species and 1,000 plant and tree species, including a rich diversity of old growth endangered mahoganies.

The national park is protected by a cadre of ‘eco-guards’, who operate under the direct supervision of staff from the Ministry of Forestry Economy and the Environment (MFEE), and who ensure that the protected area remains free of illegal human activities such as poaching.

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