Achwa River
Strict nature reserveBufferProduction
3.3644°N 32.3261°E · Central Forest Reserve, Achwa Range
8,562ha total
4,038ha production
681–862m elevation
Location
Where this reserve sits
Climate
Monthly rainfall
| Annual rainfall | 966 mm |
| Wettest month | Oct, 132 mm |
| Driest month | Jan, 9 mm |
Climate
Monthly temperature
| Mean annual | 26.4 °C |
| Warmest month | Feb, 29.7 °C |
| Coolest month | Jul, 24.1 °C |
Zonation
Area by zone
| Strict nature reserve | 3,640 ha |
| Conservation buffer | 884 ha |
| Production zone | 4,038 ha |
| Total, measured | 8,562 ha |
Terrain
Concession slope distribution
0° – 5°>5° – 18°>18° – 27°>27° – 45°>45°
| Slope band | Concession area |
|---|---|
| 0° – 5° | 3,592 ha |
| >5° – 18° | 951 ha |
| >18° – 27° | 0 ha |
| >27° – 45° | 0 ha |
| >45° | 0 ha |
Regional soil data
Soil profile
| pH | 6-7 |
| Phosphorous | 5-10 ppm |
| Potassium | 120-390 ppm |
| Sulphur | Below 5 ppm |
| Zinc | 1.01-2 ppm |
| Boron | Below 0.3 ppm |
| Copper | 1-1.5 ppm |
| Organic Matter | 3-8 % |
Site species matching
Native species
- Tamarindus indica
- Shea nut tree
- Ficus spp
- Albizia spp
- Afzelia africana
- Khaya senegalensis
- Combretum
- Melia volkensii
- Markhamia lutea
- Terminalia brownii
Commercial species
- Pinus Caribaea
- Pinus Oocapa
- Grandis Urophyla
- Teak
- Eucalyptus Grandis
Production area under review. Zoning for woodlot and agroforestry concessions is in progress.