500 Kitawalistes live near Lomela sub-station on the northern block. Both are in contact with poachers. It is proposed to relocate them outside the central zone. In order to improve the living conditions of the local population, it has been proposed to farm grey parrot in villages in the buffer zone. Traditional fishing is undertaken in the numerous rivers, as well as hunting and gathering in the buffer zone.
Local agriculture comprises manioc, maize, rice and banana.
There are practically no visitors because of the lack of infrastructure and access routes. IUCN has requested its Primate Specialist Group to assess the status of Pan paniscus in the park. An inventory of the flora and fauna was compiled during 1973-1977. In general knowledge of the area is low, but further research is planned. There is no permanent scientific station, which is a limitation on research activities, although one is planned, to include a laboratory, library and meeting room.