François Manirambona

François Manirambona is the forest manager in the Rumonge commune, representing the Office burundais pour la protection de l’environnement (OBPE). He oversees the conservation efforts for local forests, including Nkayamba and Kigwena. Manirambona has noted significant improvements in the protection of these forests and emphasizes the importance of community involvement and education in reducing illegal activities such as poaching and deforestation.