For several years, the Lama Forest was under pressure from human activity and saw its area reduced from 16,250 ha to 4770 ha between 1946 and 1989. The growing needs of the local population in search of arable land have contributed to this loss of natural forest. This significant loss threatens the survival of rare animal species such as the red-bellied monkey, of which only between 800 and 1000 individuals remain today. The government has undertaken to end this degradation by protecting the Central Core of the forest, which is rich in fauna and flora. Reforestation work and the opening of roads to facilitate traffic have been carried out. However, the sustainable management of this vast area could not be done without the local populations. This is why participatory forest management has been put in place thanks to the National Wood Organization (ONAB). Given the wealth of the natural heritage of the forest, developing sustainable tourism seemed essential. To allow tourists to discover all the treasures of the area, BEES and other organizations have joined forces to create quality ecotourism.