1The Green Valley reserve is home to hundreds of rare birds and animals.
2Ten years ago, illegal logging was destroying large areas of the forest.
3Tall trees that had stood for centuries disappeared within a few months.
4The government then created a protected zone with strict rules against cutting trees.
5Rangers now patrol the forest every day and night throughout the year.
6Satellite images help the rangers spot illegal activity before the damage spreads further.
7Local villagers once cut down trees for money, but attitudes have changed.
8Many now work as guides, showing visitors the wildlife they once hunted.
9Young trees have been planted along the rivers to prevent soil erosion.
10Scientists say the animal populations are slowly recovering after the protection began.
11The reserve proves that conservation succeeds when local people become true partners.
12Similar conservation projects are now starting in forests across the whole region.