Kakum in Western Africa is a 360-square-kilometer sanctuary for seven of plant species and animals . Its canopy walkway is a series of bridges stretching as high as 40 meters long , connecting hundreds treetops . Kakum 's challenges echo those of the country . Local villagers and former poachers encouraged to turn to conservation as alternative livelihoods .
Kakum in Western Africa is a 360-square-kilometer sanctuary for seven of plant species and animals . Its canopy walkway is a series of bridges stretching as high as 40 meters long , connecting hundreds treetops . Local villagers and former poachers encouraged to turn to conservation as alternative livelihoods .