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Makasutu 'Holy Forest'
Mandina Bolong, Kombo Central District, Gambia
Gambia
Active (cultural/ecotourism reserve)
Single grove
- Location
- Mandina Bolong, Kombo Central District, Gambia
- Coordinates
- ~13.35°N 16.55°W
- Elevation
- Riverine lowland
- Size
- ~405 ha
- Age / Founded
- Traditional (sacred bolong forest)
- Status
- Active (cultural/ecotourism reserve)
- Deity & Religion
- Local sacred tradition (Mandinka 'holy forest')
- Community & Guardians
- Mandinka & local communities
- Vernacular name
- Makasutu ('holy forest', Mandinka)
- Record type
- Single grove
Cultural practices & uses
Sacred land; medicinal & fertility plant use; community cultural forest/ecotourism
Plant species
Riverine, palm & hardwood forest; medicinal plants
Biome & fauna
Riverine forest, savanna, mangrove & salt-flat mosaic; baboons, birds
Threats & protection
Private cultural/ecotourism reserve; sacred status
Source
Makasutu Culture Forest (AccessGambia; Visit The Gambia)