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Will Symons

West African hiking hotspot under immediate threat from rapid deforestation

Sierra Leone.

One of West Africa's most iconic hiking destinations is under threat and diminishing fast due to illegal 'slash and burn' farming.

Located in the Southern Koinadugu region of Sierra Leone, the Loma Mountains national park is a hotspot for hikers from across the globe, boasting a challenging combination of dense jungle and rocky mountain paths.

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