Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve

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Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve
Map showing the location of Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve
Map of Nigeria
LocationOndo State, Nigeria
Nearest cityAkure
Coordinates6°57′47″N 5°21′14″E / 6.963°N 5.354°E / 6.963; 5.354Coordinates: 6°57′47″N 5°21′14″E / 6.963°N 5.354°E / 6.963; 5.354[1]
Area394 km2 (152 sq mi)

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

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[permanent dead link]
  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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