Beri Kolon Forest Park
Protected area
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Beri Kolon Forest Park, or Berikolon, is a forest park in the Gambia. Established on January 1, 1954, it covers 1052 hectares.[1]
LocationLower River Division
Gambia
NearestcitySoma
Coordinates13°23′55″N 15°20′4″W
Area1,052 ha (2,600 acres)
| Beri Kolon Forest Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Lower River Division |
| Nearest city | Soma |
| Coordinates | 13°23′55″N 15°20′4″W |
| Area | 1,052 ha (2,600 acres) |
| Established | January 1, 1954 |
It is located in the Lower River Region in the Jarra Central District and Jarra East District, on the north side of South Bank Road, Gambia's main trunk road, around 15 miles east of the next larger town, Soma.[2]
