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| location = [[Bono region|Bono Region]] and [[Savannah Region]] of [[Ghana]] |
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| nearest_city = [[Nsawkaw]], [[Wenchi]] and [[Techiman]] |
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The '''Bui National Park''' is located in [[Ghana]]. It was established in 1971. This park spans 1,821 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>protected planet: [https://protectedplanet.net/bui-national-park Bui in Ghana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144003/https://protectedplanet.net/bui-national-park |date=2018-03-12 }}</ref> |
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The '''Bui National Park''' is found in [[Ghana]]. It was established in 1971. This site is 1820 km².<ref>[http://www.wdpa.org/siteSheet.aspx?sitecode=671 World Database on Protected Areas]</ref> The reserve is notable for its [[Hippopotamus]] population in the Black Volta. The endangered black and white [[colobus monkey]] and a variety of antelopes and birds are also present.<ref>The Forest Commission of Ghana:[http://www.fcghana.com/eco_tourism/bui.htm Bui National Park], retrieved on May 7, 2011</ref> Part of the park will be inundated by the reservoir of the [[Bui Dam]], which has been under construction since 2009. The filling of the reservoir is expected to begin in 2011.<ref>Bui Power Authority:[http://www.buipowerauthority.com/project_milestones.htm Project Milestones and Completion Schedule], retrieved on May 7, 2011</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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Bui National Park is bisected by the [[Black Volta River]]; the section on the West of the river forms part of the [[Bono Region|Bono region]] and the section on the East of the river forms part of the [[Savannah Region]] of [[Ghana]]. The park borders [[Ivory Coast]] to the West. The closest towns are [[Nsawkaw]], [[Wenchi]] and [[Techiman]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bui National Park|url=http://ghanawildlife.org/bui.html|website=Ghana Wildlife Division|access-date=23 April 2018|archive-date=23 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223183647/http://ghanawildlife.org/bui.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghana.travel/places-to-visit/regions/brong-ahafo/|title=Brong Ahafo|last=WhiteOrange|website=Ghana Tourism Authority|language=en|access-date=2020-01-31|archive-date=2020-12-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206010630/https://www.ghana.travel/places-to-visit/regions/brong-ahafo/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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{{Reflist}}http://www.fcghana.com/eco_tourism/bui.htm |
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===Environment=== |
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2.（The Forest Commission of Ghana:Bui National Park, retrieved on May 7, 2011）Delete please！ |
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The park is located in a typical woodland savanna zone.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bui National Park, Ghana|url=https://www.oldwebsite.fcghana.org/page.php?page=268§ion=32&typ=1&subs=273|access-date=2021-09-01|website=www.oldwebsite.fcghana.org}}</ref> It is notable for its large [[hippopotamus]] population in the Black Volta. The endangered [[ursine colobus]] and a variety of antelopes and birds are also present.<ref>The Forest Commission of Ghana: Bui National Park, retrieved on May 7, 2011</ref> The park has been designated an [[Important Bird Area]] (IBA) by [[BirdLife International]] because it supports significant populations of [[violet turaco]]s, [[red-throated bee-eater]]s, [[bearded barbet]]s, [[Senegal parrot]]s, [[yellow-billed shrike]]s, [[Senegal eremomela]]s, [[oriole warbler]]s, [[white-crowned robin-chat]]s and [[Heuglin's masked weaver]]s.<ref name=bli>{{cite web |url= https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bui-national-park-iba-ghana|title= Bui National Park|author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2024|website= BirdLife Data Zone|publisher= BirdLife International|access-date= 2024-11-16}}</ref> |
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==Bui Dam== |
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{{main|Bui Dam}} |
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Part of the park has been inundated by the reservoir of the [[Bui Dam]], which was constructed from 2007 to 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://buipower.com/|access-date=2020-12-13|website=BUIPOWER|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{National Parks of Ghana}} |
{{National Parks of Ghana}} |
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[[Category:National parks of Ghana]] |
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[[Category:Important Bird Areas of Ghana]] |
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[[Category:Volta River]] |
[[Category:Volta River]] |
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[[Category:1971 establishments in Ghana]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1971]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:12, 16 November 2024
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| Location | Bono Region and Savannah Region of Ghana |
| Nearest city | Nsawkaw, Wenchi and Techiman |
| Coordinates | 8°18′N 2°22′W / 8.300°N 2.367°W |
| Area | 1,820 km2 (700 sq mi) |
| Established | 1971 |
The Bui National Park is located in Ghana. It was established in 1971. This park spans 1,821 km2.[1]
Geography
[edit]Bui National Park is bisected by the Black Volta River; the section on the West of the river forms part of the Bono region and the section on the East of the river forms part of the Savannah Region of Ghana. The park borders Ivory Coast to the West. The closest towns are Nsawkaw, Wenchi and Techiman.[2][3]
Environment
[edit]The park is located in a typical woodland savanna zone.[4] It is notable for its large hippopotamus population in the Black Volta. The endangered ursine colobus and a variety of antelopes and birds are also present.[5] The park has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports significant populations of violet turacos, red-throated bee-eaters, bearded barbets, Senegal parrots, yellow-billed shrikes, Senegal eremomelas, oriole warblers, white-crowned robin-chats and Heuglin's masked weavers.[6]
Bui Dam
[edit]Part of the park has been inundated by the reservoir of the Bui Dam, which was constructed from 2007 to 2013.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ protected planet: Bui in Ghana Archived 2018-03-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Bui National Park". Ghana Wildlife Division. Archived from the original on 23 February 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ WhiteOrange. "Brong Ahafo". Ghana Tourism Authority. Archived from the original on 2020-12-06. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
- ^ "Bui National Park, Ghana". www.oldwebsite.fcghana.org. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ The Forest Commission of Ghana: Bui National Park, retrieved on May 7, 2011
- ^ "Bui National Park". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Home". BUIPOWER. Retrieved 2020-12-13.