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<p>Protected areas are limited in the municipality and there is no strict implementation of the law<br>concerning them. The most noticeable ones include the Mbibi community forest in the Talla,<br>the Njilah/Njimsa Forest in Njilah, the Mbandfung secret forest, the Njiningo and Njipkfu forest<br>in Ndu, and many other smaller secret forests around Fons’ palaces. There also exists a lowland<br>forest in the Mbaw plain of Ntaba and Rong villages. Many natural tree species exist in these<br>areas and provide a rich biodiversity for the region. However, irrational and illegal exploitation<br>has led to the loss of some species. More or less these protected areas are more protected by<br>traditional norms than the application of state laws. Moreover, the Ministry of Forestry and<br>Wildlife has just a single worker to cover the entire municipality. Important tree species known<br>from these forests include mahogany and Prunus africana. Of late, there has been enrichment<br>planting in most of these forests.</p>
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