Kabafita Forest Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Western Division ![]() |
Nearest city | Brikama |
Coordinates | 13°18′N 16°39′W / 13.300°N 16.650°W |
Area | 243 hectares |
Established | January 1, 1954 |
Kabafita Forest Park is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 243 hectares.[1]
The estimate terrain elevation above sea level is 38 metres.[2]
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).[3]