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in the north, river Kechi in the east. Its co-ordinates, latitude and longitude are N03.59134 and E31.09947, respectively. It receives mean Annual
Rainfall of 1250 millimetres and mean Annual Temperature of 23 ∘ C. This reserve has an elevation range of 915–1,330 m and is mainly classified into
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The region is largely undisturbed by human activities. Mount Kei Forest
Reserve is mainly used as a source of firewood, honey, construction poles, medicinal plants and it also acts as a water catchment area. Another activity is the forest hikes which help in exploring the entire reserve.
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Mt Kei
Central Forest Reserve was formerly known as Mount Kei Rhino Sanctuary. It is also situated in the Sudan-Guinea Savanna biome. It borders Kaya river and the international border with
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savanna woodland, scrubland and a wide range of wildlife. It also has 175 bird species, 54 moths species, 21 mammal species,126 butterflies species and 229 tree species.
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Howard, P. C.; Davenport, T. R. B.; Kigenyi, F. W.; Viskanic, P.; Baltzer, M. C.; Dickinson, C. J.; Lwanga, J.; Matthews, R. A.; Mupada, E. (June 2000).
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375:2023-06-15
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209:References
189:Challenges
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