The Mbe Mountains Community

Forest A forest is an area of land dominated by trees. Hundreds of definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing, and ecological function. The United Nations' ...

is situated in southern

Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of G ...

, and covers 86 km. Rising to heights of 900m the Mbe Mountains are an important stronghold for the critically endangered Cross River gorilla ''Gorilla gorilla diehli'', as well as a number of other unique species such as the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee ''Pan troglodytes ellioti'', the drill ''Mandrillus leucophaeus'', and the grey-necked rockfowl ''Picathartes oreas''. The Mbe Mountains are surrounded by nine communities with a total population of approximately 10,000 people.

Gallery

File:Mbe mountains community forest.jpg, Spectacular from 'Gorilla rock' one of the highest points on the hill. Expanse of forest extends from Cross River to Takamanda forest reserve, Cameroon File:Mbe mountains.jpg, A football match in a community neighboring the mountain File:Obueis camp.jpg, Signage of WCS Ranger camp at the foot of the mountain, named after an ancient hunter that first camped at the location

References

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