Abera
Strict nature reserveBufferProduction
2.8285°N 32.3700°E · Central Forest Reserve, Achwa Range
1,188ha total
594ha production
1,066–1,126m elevation
Location
Where this reserve sits
Climate
Monthly rainfall
| Annual rainfall | 1,084 mm |
| Wettest month | Oct, 152 mm |
| Driest month | Jan, 13 mm |
Climate
Monthly temperature
| Mean annual | 25.7 °C |
| Warmest month | Feb, 28.9 °C |
| Coolest month | Jul, 23.6 °C |
Zonation
Area by zone
| Strict nature reserve | 432 ha |
| Conservation buffer | 163 ha |
| Production zone | 594 ha |
| Total, measured | 1,188 ha |
Terrain
Concession slope distribution
0° – 5°>5° – 18°>18° – 27°>27° – 45°>45°
| Slope band | Concession area |
|---|---|
| 0° – 5° | 561 ha |
| >5° – 18° | 45 ha |
| >18° – 27° | 0 ha |
| >27° – 45° | 0 ha |
| >45° | 0 ha |
Regional soil data
Soil profile
| pH | 6-7 |
| Phosphorous | 10.1 – 100 ppm |
| Potassium | 120 – 390 ppm |
| Sulphur | Below 5 ppm |
| Zinc | 1.01 – 2 ppm |
| Boron | Below 0.4 ppm |
| Copper | 2 – 10 ppm |
| Organic Matter | 3 – 8% |
Site species matching
Native species
- Afzelia africana
- Khaya spp./Mahogany
- Antiaris toxicaria/africana
- Pseudocedrela kotschyi
- Encephalartos hildebrandtii
- Dalbergia melanoxylon
Commercial species
- Teak
- Pinus Caribaea
- Pinus Oocapa
- Grandis Urophylla
- Eucalyptus Grandis
- Maca√∫ba Palm
Production area under review. Zoning for woodlot and agroforestry concessions is in progress.