• Barrio Los Ángeles, Malabo, Bioko Norte, Guinea Ecuatorial
  • pmba098@gmail.com
  • +240 222 144858
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National Institute of Forest Development

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.

Forest Management

Administration and sustainable development of the country's forest resources.

Protected Areas

Management of 5 protected areas covering more than 321.000 hectares.

International Cooperation

Strategic partnerships with 6+ international partners.

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What defines us

Our Values

Transparency

We manage public resources and institutional information with full openness and accountability.

Sustainability

We promote the rational use of forest resources to ensure their long-term availability.

Commitment

We work alongside local communities to achieve effective, participatory conservation.

Innovation

We incorporate science and technology into the management and monitoring of protected areas.

Integrity

We act with ethics and consistency in every technical and institutional decision.

Cooperation

We strengthen partnerships with national and international bodies to increase our impact.

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Mission & Vision

The pillars that guide our commitment to forest conservation.

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History

The institutional journey from our creation to today.

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Legal Framework

The legal and regulatory framework underpinning our institution.

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Organization Chart

Organizational structure and departments of INDEFOR-AP.

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Committed to Equatorial Guinea

We work every day for the conservation of our natural heritage. Discover our protected areas and how you can help.