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Pressure on Kibira National Park from tea farms and development — Level A1 — dog between four women walking on farm road

Pressure on Kibira National Park from tea farms and developmentCEFR A1

14 Feb 2026

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Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Ravi N Jha, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
66 words
  • Kibira is a forest park in northwest Burundi.
  • People live near the park and use land.
  • Tea farms grow close to the forest.
  • Many trees have been cut and cleared.
  • Animals lose their homes and move away.
  • Chimpanzees and gorillas are now hard to find.
  • Local people say they see fewer animals.
  • Guards watch the park day and night.
  • The park needs help to protect wildlife.

Difficult words

  • forest — large area with many trees
  • cleared — land with trees removed and open
  • wildlife — animals and plants living in nature
  • guard — person who watches and protects a place
    Guards
  • chimpanzee — a large wild ape that lives in forests
    Chimpanzees

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever visited a forest?
  • Do you think the park needs help to protect wildlife?
  • Do you see many animals near where you live?

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