Mau Forest

Montane forestKenya

CountryKenya

Area2,700 km2 (shrinking)

TypeMontane forest

Key SpeciesColobus monkey, leopard, giant forest hog

About Mau Forest

The largest closed-canopy forest in East Africa. Critical water catchment for 12 rivers including the Mara. Severely degraded - lost 25% since 2000. Over 500,000 people depend on its water. Restoration efforts ongoing.

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