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Mozambique protects Mount Mabu’s butterfly forest
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Mozambique protects Mount Mabu’s butterfly forest

So: Mozambique has designated 23,000 acres of Mount Mabu as a community conservation area, protecting one of southern Africa’s wettest forests. Known as the “butterfly forest,” the area is home to more than 200 butterfly species, along with many rare species found nowhere else. The decree aims to safeguard nature while supporting the sustainable use of local resources by nearby communities. And here’s the lovely part: local people regard the mountains as sacred, giving this protection effort a strong foundation.
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