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Revision as of 18:10, 17 June 2019
| Shai Hills Resource Reserve | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Location in Ghana | |
| Location | Doryumu, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
| Nearest city | Accra[1] |
| Coordinates | 5°54′34″N 0°03′55″E / 5.909409°N 0.065348°E |
| Area | 51 km2 (5,100 ha; 20 sq mi) |
| Established | 1962[2] |
Shai Hills Resource Reserve is a resource reserve located in Doryumu in the Shai Osudoku District all in the Greater Accra Region. It was established in 1962 with area of 47 square kilometres (4,700 ha; 18 sq mi) which was later extended to 47 square kilometres (4,700 ha; 18 sq mi) in 1973.[2][3][4][5][6]
History
The area was declared Forest Reserve in 1962 with total area of 47 square kilometres (4,700 ha; 18 sq mi) which was later expanded to 51 square kilometres (5,100 ha; 20 sq mi) in 1973 till present. It was made a Game Production Reserve in 1971.[2] The protected area was home to the Shai people before they were ejected by the British in 1892, remains of Shai peoples works can still be found at the reserve.[1]
Recreation
The Reserve has been a host to recreational activities such as Picnics, and in 2017 hosted the National Biking & Abseil Festival.[7][8]
Location
Shai Hills Resource Reserve is located along the Tema–Akosombo road. It is about 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Accra, the capital city of Ghana making it the closest wildlife reserve to Accra.[1]
Threats
The Reserve is bedeviled with a lot of threats such as danger from speeding vehicles because some of the baboons find their way to the high way.The reserve is also situated close to a stone quarry and this also affects the day to day activities of the park.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Braggs, Philip (2007). Ghana: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 422. ISBN 1841622052.
- ^ a b c Parks and reserves of Ghana : management effectiveness assessment of protected areas. IUCN. p. 55. ISBN 9782831712772.
- ^ Editor (2016-02-24). "Greater Accra Region". touringghana.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Shai Hills Resource Reserve". Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ "Shai Hills Resource Reserve". shai-hills-resource-reserve.business.site. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ Ghana, Business Day. "Calm Shai Hills Resource Reserve - News Ghana". https://www.newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help); External link in|website= - ^ "World-Class Adventure Tourism hits Shai Hills Reserve". www.myjoyonline.com. 2017-04-19. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ "Shai Hills Reserve To Be Developed Into An Eco-Tourism Site". Modern Ghana. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
- ^ "The Shai Hills Resource Reserve... an untapped national 'gold mine'". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
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