Game reserves in Bayelsa

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About Bayelsa National Forest The Bayelsa National Forest is an area in the Niger Delta region of southeast Nigeria that is home to some of the last chimpanzees in Nigeria. It covers part of the old Nembe Kingdom, now divided into the Nembe and Brass local government areas, in Bayelsa State. The reserve is a freshwater swamp forest with an area of 9,324 hectares. The habitat has been degraded by oil-industry and logging operations. Although there are relatively few roads in the region, hunters can gain access to the forest through the creeks and along oil pipelines. The forest is also under threat from expansion of oil palm plantations. The Bayelsa National Forest can be visited by tourists and historians. In 1995, hunter's reports suggested that there were 5-10 small chimpanzee groups in the general area, probably with no more than 50 individuals. Older hunters tended to avoid chimpanzees, but younger hunters boasted of killing them. Young chimps captured as a result of hunting typically are sold as pets or to zoos . Services There are no services rendered here as the national forest is not properly managed . Best Features Bayelsa National Forest has a very beautiful green environment . Who Can Visit The Bayelsa National Forest can be visited by tourists and historians . Best Time To Visit The Bayelsa National Forest can be visited at anytime of the year . Safety The Bayelsa National Forest is not safe at night as there are no security agents around the forest. One has to be extra careful as there are periodic flooding in the area around the month of August to October .

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About Edumanom Forest Reserve Edumanom Forest Reserve is home to some of the last chimpanzees in Nigeria. It covers part of the old Nembe Kingdom, now divided into the Nembe and Brass local government areas, in Bayelsa State. Edumanom Forest Reserve can be visited by tourists and historians. Edumanom Forest Reserve is a freshwater swamp forest with an area of 9,324 hectares. It is known to be home to the endemic Sclater’s guenon, olive colobus and Niger Delta red colobus. If you are a lover of nature, you will love a trip to this forest reserve. Visitors can gain access to the forest through the creeks and along oil pipelines.The forest is known for its wildlife and exotic plants. Services There are no services rendered here as the forest is not properly managed. Best features Edumanom Forest Reserve has a very beautiful green environment. Who Can Visit? Edumanom Forest Reserve can be visited by tourists and historians. Best Time To Visit Edumanom Forest Reserve can be visited at anytime of the year. Safety Edumanom Forest Reserve is not safe at night as there are no security agents around the forest. One has to be extra careful as there are periodic flooding in the area during the rainy season.