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Farasuto Forest is a relict patch of what might best be described as ‘groundwater-fed forest’ though the place is only really wet during the rains – broadly from June to October. “‘About a century ago most of the Gambia was reported to be covered by dense and almost impenetrable forest even after large areas had been cleared for groundnut cultivation. At that time the forests were rich in wildlife, which has now sadly moved on elsewhere.