Mozambique agrees to preserve newly discovered pristine rainforest

The government of Mozambique has agreed to protect the rainforest recently discovered by scientists using Google Earth.

Officials in the country said they will implement policies designed to prevent the logging of trees in the Mount Mabu forest, reports the Guardian.

Members of the Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and other environmental groups said they have been assured by the Mozambican government that the rainforest will be conserved, as well as its rare and delicate biodiversity protected.

It is hoped that the government's pledge will help sustain the vast range of rare species that have been discovered in the region, including birds, butterflies and chameleons.

Jonathan Timberlake of Kew Gardens told the Guardian: "The messages we conveyed were that there is rich biodiversity in Mozambique...and conservation policy should take into consideration areas such as these mountains or the coastal forests."

The recently discovered pristine rainforest in the northern part of Mozambique has been hailed by scientists as one of the most important natural finds in recent years.

Written by Aaron Akinyemi

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