It's a country where tribal divisions and allegiances are deep-seated and has more than 700 native tongues, but with the help of conservation groups local communities and the government of Papua New Guinea have come together to create the country's first national conservation area.
It's being hailed as a triumph by conservation groups that have previously tried to protect parts of the country's pristine rainforests and unique ecosystems.
"This new conservation area shows how much good can be accomplished when governments and people work together," said CI President Russell A. Mittermeier in a statement to the press. 
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