Krokosua Hills Forest Reserve

Krokosua Hills Forest Reserve is a protected tropical rainforest sanctuary located in the Ahafo Region near Kenyasi, forming part of Ghana's critical biodiversity conservation network. The reserve encompasses pristine forest ecosystems characterized by undulating hills, diverse flora and fauna, and serves as a vital watershed for local communities. It represents an emerging eco-tourism destination offering visitors authentic rainforest experiences including hiking, bird watching, and nature photography in one of Ghana's lesser-known conservation areas.

The Krokosua Hills Forest Reserve was established as part of Ghana's forest reserve system to protect the rapidly diminishing tropical rainforest in the transition zone between the high forest and semi-deciduous forest belts. The area has traditionally been significant to local communities for its ecological services, medicinal plants, and cultural value. The reserve gained renewed attention in recent years as the Ahafo Region developed its tourism potential following its creation as a separate administrative region in 2019.

• The reserve is part of Ghana's network of over 250 forest reserves managed by the Forestry Commission
• It harbors diverse wildlife including various primate species, forest birds, butterflies, and endemic plant species typical of Ghana's transitional forest zone
• The hilly terrain provides scenic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding Ahafo landscape and forest canopy
• The reserve plays a crucial role in watershed protection and climate regulation for communities in the Kenyasi area
• It represents an emerging eco-tourism site in the relatively new Ahafo Region, which was carved out of the former Brong-Ahafo Region