INDEFOR-AP (National Institute of Forest Development and Protected Areas Management) is the institution of Equatorial Guinea responsible for the sustainable management of forest resources and the administration of the National System of Protected Areas.
Created by government decree, INDEFOR-AP works in coordination with national and international organizations such as IUCN, GEF, and WWF to ensure the conservation of the country's rich biodiversity, from the tropical forests of the mainland region to the island ecosystems of Bioko and Annobón.
Administration and sustainable development of the country's forest resources.
Management of 5 protected areas covering more than 321.000 hectares.
Strategic partnerships with 6+ international partners.
We manage public resources and institutional information with full openness and accountability.
We promote the rational use of forest resources to ensure their long-term availability.
We work alongside local communities to achieve effective, participatory conservation.
We incorporate science and technology into the management and monitoring of protected areas.
We act with ethics and consistency in every technical and institutional decision.
We strengthen partnerships with national and international bodies to increase our impact.
We work every day for the conservation of our natural heritage. Discover our protected areas and how you can help.