Kabafita Forest Park

Kabafita Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 243 hectares.

Kabafita Forest Park
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
LocationWestern Division  Gambia
Nearest cityBrikama
Coordinates13°18′N 16°39′W
Area243 hectares
EstablishedJanuary 1, 1954

The estimate terrain elevation above sea level is 38 metres.

This area is used, among other things, for the production of firewood through afforestation with fast-growing coniferous wood.

There are also mango plantations here.

The following bird species can be observed in Kabafita: Silver eagle (Aquila wahlbergi), African tree falcon ( Falco cuvierii ), golden cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius), tree hop (Phoeniculidae), large honey indicator ( Indicator indicator ), gray-breasted woodpecker (Dendropicosecht goertae), whistle-warbler (Cisticola lateralis) and African black-eared orioles (Oriolus auratus).

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