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) | |
| Location | Western Division  Gambia |
| Nearest city | Brikama |
| Coordinates | 13°18′N 16°39′W / 13.300°N 16.650°W |
| Area | 243 hectares |
| Established | January 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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