Forêt classée du Kou
The Forêt Classée du Kou is a nature reserve in the Houet province in southwest Burkina Faso . It was founded by the French colonial administration by decree on July 4, 1935 and is only 114 hectares in size. The name refers to the Kou River , which has its source nearby and flows through the reserve.
location
The Forêt Classée du Kou is located about 15 kilometers northwest of Bobo-Dioulasso , the second largest city in Burkina Faso. The Polytechnic University of Bobo-Dioulasso and the School of Water and Forest Management are nearby. Next to the Kou there is another watercourse, the Guinguette, which has its source in the protected area and flows into the Kou. The waters mentioned are important for the drinking water supply of Bobo-Dioulassos.
climate
The rainy season lasts from mid-May to October, the annual precipitation is around 900 mm.
Flora and vegetation
About half of the protected area near the waters is covered by gallery forests, plus dry forest, tree and shrub savannas. There are 277 species of higher plants in the protected area, about 15 percent of Burkina Faso's flora.
literature
- Guinko, S. 2005. Flore illustrée de la Foret Classée du Kou. Ministère de l'environment et du cadre de vie, Ouagadougou. 143 pp.
Web links
- Forêt Classée du Kou in Luxembourg's development cooperation [1]
Coordinates: 11 ° 10 ′ 59.2 " N , 4 ° 26 ′ 37.7" W.