Achimota Forest
Forest reserve in Achimota, Ghana / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Achimota Forest Reserve is a forest in Achimota in the Okaikwei North Municipality in the Greater Accra Region.[2][3] It is located approximately 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Accra.[4] It is under protection against unauthorized usage such as poaching, construction of homes, hunting and shopping malls by individuals and groups.[5] It is one of the green facilities in Accra assisting with control of carbon emissions.[6]
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Achimota Forest Reserve | |
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Achimota National Forest Reserve | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1] | |
Location | Okaikwei North Municipality, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
Nearest city | Accra |
Coordinates | 5°37′28.9″N 0°12′13.5″W |
Area | 360 hectares |
Established | 1930 |
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