Anfilo Forest

Anfillo forest is diversified with different species of plant and animals. Its total area is estimated to be 157,000hec. Of this 60% accounts to forest and other forest related plantation and the rest 40% is covered with Bush, Shrubs and grass land. Due to the abundant forest coverage long period of rainy season is accustomed to the area and the rainy season starts in April and lasts in November with average temperature of 20-25°c. In these area there are three (3) Agro climatic zone which are; Bada (Alpine), Bada-dare (Temperate) and Gamoji (Tropical) Agro climatic zone. Excessive rainfall amount results for number of rivers and spring highland area built the lower catchment of Baro Acobo River which is tributary to Abay and which contribute the Abay basin.