Kumbira Forest Explained

Kumbira Forest is a forest in Angola that is notable for its large variety of birds, including the Pulitzer's longbill, forest scrub robin and Gabela akalat.[1] The forest is part of the Gabela Important Birding Area.[2] It runs through the Cuanza Norte Province and Cuanza Sul Province. It was aimed to document the floristic diversity of Angola. The forest is located 10 kilometers away from Conda.[3]

Background

The forest has at least 100 species of plants.[4] The forest is currently protected to preserve Angolan biodiversity, but human activities such as slashing and burning still occur.[5] There are 230 listed bird species in the forest.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Articles - Kumbira Forest Bradt Travel Guides. www.bradtguides.com. en. 2018-10-17.
  2. Book: Angola. Stead. Mike. Rorison. Sean. 2010-01-26. Bradt Travel Guides. 9781841623047. en.
  3. Web site: Tracks4Africa. Tracks4Africa. en. 2018-10-17.
  4. Gonçalves. Francisco Maiato Pedro. Goyder. David John. 2016-06-15. A brief botanical survey into Kumbira forest, an isolated patch of Guineo-Congolian biome. PhytoKeys. en. 65. 1–14. 10.3897/phytokeys.65.8679. 27489484. 4957018. 1314-2003 . free .
  5. News: Conserving Angolan scarp forests: a holistic approach for Kumbira Forest - Conservation Leadership Programme. Conservation Leadership Programme. 2018-10-17. en-GB.
  6. Web site: eBird--Kumbira Forest Reserve. eBird. en. 2018-10-17.

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