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Mt Nimba
Divided between Guinea, Ivory Coast and Liberia, the landscape of the Nimba Mountains has a wide variety of habitats, from dense rainforest to montane grasslands, spread over an altitudinal gradient from 400 to 1750m.
The landscape has a strong tourism potential. It is a unique centre of endemism for many plants and animals. The Guinean and Ivorian sections are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The support Program for the preservation of forest ecosystems in west africa(PAPFor) in support of Protected Areas and cross-border collaboration helps local communities to develop sustainable livelihoods that are compatible with maintaining forest cover.
Protected areas:
| Mt Nimba | Strict NR | Classified | GUI | 130 km² |
| Bossou Hills | Strict NR | Classified | GUI | 3.2 km² |
| East Nimba | NR | Classified | LIB | 135 km² |
| Mt Nimba | Integral Reserve | Classified | CI | 51 km² |
PAPFor Actions:
Starting of the project: January 2021
End of project date : April 2024
Implementation
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The PAPFor programme in the Nimba Mountains Landscape is implemented by UNOPS, with a field team based in Nzérékoré. Agreements with the agencies in charge of Protected Areas in each of the three countries have been established to ensure optimal ownership. |