description Atewa Range Forest Reserve Overview
The Atewa Range Forest Reserve is an upland evergreen forest located in Ghana's Eastern Region, recognized globally as a critical biodiversity hotspot. The forest ecosystem features high species richness and numerous endemic plants and animals. The range also serves as the headwater source for the Densu, Ayensu, and Birim rivers, which collectively provide essential drinking water to millions of people in the surrounding areas.
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Why is the Atewa Range important to Ghana's water supply?
The upland forest forms headwaters for the Densu, Birim, and Ayensu river systems. These rivers support communities and urban water supplies in southern Ghana.
What rare animals live in the Atewa forest?
Atewa supports threatened species including the white-naped mangabey and the critically endangered Togo slippery frog. Its upland habitat also contains unusually diverse butterflies and amphibians.
Why is bauxite mining controversial in the Atewa Range?
Bauxite extraction could remove forest cover and disturb soils in a sensitive watershed. Conservation groups have therefore argued for stronger protection instead of open-cast mining.
Is Atewa a national park?
Atewa is designated as a forest reserve, not a national park. Campaigners have sought national-park-level protection because of its biodiversity and water-catchment role.
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