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Every amount counts, support our research and education to develop long-term sustainable management of Nigeria’s montane forests.
The NMFP has made its base at Ngel Nyaki forest, and has just built a field station at the forest edge.
Ngel Nyaki is an impressive stand of montane/sub-montane forest, between 1400-1600 masl. It is the most plant species-rich montane forest in Nigeria, with over 24 endangered plant species, including Entandrophragma angolense, Lovoa trichilioides, Milletia conraui, Pouteria altissima and Prunus africana.
It is home to the endangered Nigerian chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes subsp. villerosus, and other primates including putty nosed Cercopithecus nicitans, Mona (Cercopithecus mona) and Tantalus (Cercopithecus aethiops) monkeys. It is an Important Bird Area.
The forest can be reached on foot from Yelwa village. It is the only forest of its type left on the heavily populated Mambilla plateau. Ngel Nyaki is under severe pressure from subsistence farmers infiltrating the reserve, cattle grazing within and along the reserve edge, burning and hunting.
The Nigerian Montane Forest Project’s mission is to promote national and international commitment to the conservation of Nigeria’s montane forests by inspiring excellence in research by postgraduate students and empowering local communities through employment and education.
Every amount counts, support our research and education to develop long-term sustainable management of Nigeria’s montane forests.
Research at the Nigerian Montane Forest Project combines scientific process with education to promote long-term sustainability for the forests. Learn more about our research.
Research at the Nigerian Montane Forest Project combines scientific process with education to promote long-term sustainability for the forests. Learn more about our research.
The Nigerian Montane Forest Project (NMFP) runs community projects in and around Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve. From conservations club to producing honey, learn about our community projects over the years.
The Nigerian Montane Forest Project (NMFP) runs community projects in and around Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve. From conservations club to producing honey, learn about our community projects over the years.
There are some courses that can prepare you for postgraduate studies with the Nigerian Montane Forest Project. From undergraduate background to examples of research projects, learn about prospective students and past student projects.
There are some courses that can prepare you for postgraduate studies with the Nigerian Montane Forest Project. From undergraduate background to examples of research projects, learn about prospective students and past student projects.
The Afromontane Project is greatly supported by many partnerships and collaborations along with many grants, scholarships and other financial support. Learn more about our partnerships.
The Afromontane Project is greatly supported by many partnerships and collaborations along with many grants, scholarships and other financial support. Learn more about our partnerships.
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