Dida Forest

Dida Forest is a protected woodland area in Comoé Province situated on elevated terrain at about 330 meters in elevation. The site contains diverse tree species and savannah formations characteristic of the Sudanian climate zone.

The Burkinabe government formally protected this woodland in 1955 to conserve natural resources and wildlife in the region. This decision marked the start of official management as a classified forest.

Local communities have long gathered forest products like fruits, fibers, and medicinal plants that remain important to their livelihoods today. This daily interaction with the land shapes how people relate to the natural environment.

Environmental authorities manage access through designated entry points and require permits for certain activities within the protected area. Visitors should prepare for local conditions and become familiar with rules governing protected forest zones.

The area serves research teams as a field site for long-term studies on vegetation changes and interactions between wildlife and plants. This scientific work helps understand how animals and vegetation relate to one another in the region.