Not far from Addis Ababa, on the road to Ambo, is the 2.500 ha. Large natural Menagesha National forest,the first known subject of an official conservation policy in Africa. Since the 16th century this forest is protected by the government. It is a beautiful forest with tall juniper and wanza trees. Some trees are over 400 years old. In the past around 40% of Ethiopia was covered with this kind of forests. Also this forest is a paradise for bird, also different endemic species can be observed. Also wildlife is abundantly such as gureza monkey, the endemic menelik's bushbuck, baboon, common duiker, leopard and serval.