Akure Forest Reserve

Akure Forest Reserve is a protected area in southwest Nigeria, covering 66 km² (25 mi²).^[2]

LocationOndo State, Nigeria

NearestcityAkure

Coordinates7.296°N 5.03°E / 7.296; 5.03^[1]

Area66 km² (25 sq mi)

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Akure Forest Reserve
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map of Nigeria
Location	Ondo State, Nigeria
Nearest city	Akure
Coordinates	7.296°N 5.03°E / 7.296; 5.03[1]
Area	66 km2 (25 sq mi)

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In recent decades, there has been a large deforestation in this area, which has a huge impact on the environment.^[3] Akure Forest reserve is a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use and located at Ile Oluji/Okeigbo, Ondo State, Nigeria, with a Latitude of 7° 17′ 39″ N and Longitude of 5° 2′ 3″ E. ^[4]