New Park in Congo for Bonobos, Elephants and People

The most significant accomplishment in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year was the creation of the Tumba-Lediima Natural Reserve. The new reserve covers 1.9 million acres, an area more than two-and-a-half times the size of Yosemite National Park. Biodiversity surveys conducted by WWF identified critical populations of bonobo and forest elephant in this region.

The park will benefit nearby communities by giving local people a voice in the governance of the region's natural resources. WWF is also initiating an ecotourism program that will share revenues with local communities.


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