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Monogaga Classified Forest

Coordinates: 4°45′43″N 6°38′14″W / 4.76195°N 6.6371°W / 4.76195; -6.6371
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Monogaga Classified Forest
Map showing the location of Monogaga Classified Forest
Map showing the location of Monogaga Classified Forest
Location of Monogaga in Côte d'Ivoire
LocationIvory Coast
Nearest citySan Pédro
Coordinates4°45′43″N 6°38′14″W / 4.76195°N 6.6371°W / 4.76195; -6.6371
Area350 km2 (140 sq mi)[1]
Established1973[2]

The Monogaga Classified Forest is found in the Sassandra and San-Pédro Departments of Ivory Coast,[2] and covers 350 km2.[1] Parts of the forest are managed as protected areas where all exploitation is banned, whereas farmers are allowed to grow crops in other parts.[2]

Mammals

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The classified forest of Monogaga might still hold a chimpanzee population of over 100 individuals.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Monogaga in Côte D'Ivoire". Protected Planet. United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP–WCMC)/IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Adou Yao, C. Y. & Roussel, Barnard (2007). "Forest management, farmers' practices and biodiversity conservation in the Monogaga Protected Coastal Forest in southwest Côte d'Ivoire". Africa. 77 (1): 63–85. doi:10.3366/afr.2007.77.1.63. S2CID 145128272.
  3. ^ Marchesi, P.; Marchesi, N.; Fruth, B. & Boesch, C. (1995). "Census and distribution of chimpanzees in Cote D'Ivoire". Primates. 36 (4): 591–607. doi:10.1007/BF02382880. S2CID 41958813.