The two places are massive protected habitats for rare and endangered animal species managed by the state government and frequented by international tourists, researchers and students. The programme officer, Pandrillus Foundation, Zack Schwenneker, Mr Odigha Odigha, former Chairman of Cross River Forestry Commission, Dr Martens Egot, Executive Director of PADIC-Africa, amongst others, have called for stronger ties with forest communities and state government to protect the reserved forests.
Odigha warned that illegal activities in the reserved areas would scare potential international and local tourists. He warned that too many threats could degrade the status of the area. Odigha advised the community to protect the beautiful landscape of the Afi Mountain Sanctuary, describing it as God’s own home.
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