Perhaps what is the most distinguishing feature of Ejagham Natioin and in partiular Akampka Local Government Area is its role as the custodian of one of the oldest forest in Africa and the last vestige of the Tropical Rainforest in Nigeria. With over 2,700 sq km of relatively understubed tropical rainforest in its bossom, attracting international acclaim, Akamkpa is the bastion of hope for rainforest in Nigeria, and accounts for 6% of the total rainforest still remaining in Nigeria. Over 1,568 plant species have been documented in Akamkpa . Of the 23 species of primates in Nigeria, 18 are found in Akamkpa Local Government Area . Accounting for over about 70% of the country’s primate composition.

Akamkpa plays host to about 2,700 sq km of the 4,000 sq km Cross River National park, and important ecological gene pool in the world. Home to 199 species of reptiles, 380 species of birds, 48 species of fish and 950 species of butterflies. On account of its critical conservation status,the Park has been designated as one of the 25 biodiversity hotspot in the world by United Nations. Akamkpa is reputed to be the richest part of Nigeria’s base of Cross River State and contributes very significantly to the sustenance of Nigeria’s natural Environment with global implication.

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Plants