Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve

The Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve is situated in SW Nigeria, and covers 394 km2 (152 sq mi).[2]

Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map of Nigeria
LocationOndo State, Nigeria
Nearest cityAkure
Coordinates6.963°N 5.354°E / 6.963; 5.354[1]
Area394 km2 (152 sq mi)

Akure Ofosu is of great importance for the conservation of the chimpanzee population in Nigeria. Research conducted during 2007 found 33 nests at four locations, without direct vision.[3]

References

  1. "Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve". protectedplanet.net. Archived from the original on 2012-09-24.
  2. World Database on Protected Areas
  3. Ogunjemite, B. G.; Oates, J. F. (2011). "Assessment of the Chimpanzee Populations in Akure-Ofosu Forest Reserve, Southwestern Nigeria". Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. 3 (2): 32–38. ISSN 2141-1778.
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