Upper Orashi Forest Reserve, Forest reserve and Ramsar site in Rivers State, Nigeria
Upper Orashi Forest Reserve encompasses 25,165 hectares of freshwater swamp forest within the central Niger Delta region at coordinates 04°53'N 06°31'E.
The reserve was established on December 30, 1899, with an initial area of 9,696 hectares and received Ramsar site designation on April 30, 2008.
The Forestry Department of Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture manages this protected area, which maintains category VI status for sustainable forest resource use.
The reserve experiences seasonal flooding from September to November when the River Orashi waters contribute to soil enrichment through siltation processes.
This forest provides essential habitat for Sclater's guenon, White-throated guenon, Red Colobus monkey, and serves as a major roosting location for Grey Parrots.
Inception: 1899
GPS coordinates: 4.89000,6.51000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:35
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