The Biseni Forest is a

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located in the north west of

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and the west of Upper Orashi Forest in the Taylor Creek floodplain of the

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. The forest has an area of 219 square kilometers (85 sq mi), a

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site, with a relevant record of migratory and

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Flora

Biseni Forest is a swampy woodland that may run dry during the dry season but quickly becomes a flooded forest due to heavy rainfall during the wet season.

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s and some woody broadleaved species such as ''

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'' and ''Ficus'' spp. are found here. There are also areas of tall grass swamps close to the river channels.

Fauna

The forest is home to many birds and mammals including the nationally rare or uncommon species.

References

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