Yela Ka Forest
Yela
The world's last large freshwater swamp forest of Calophyllum (ka) trees, with giant ancient trees whose buttress roots are a sight to see
Yela Ka Forest lies in the Yela Valley in western Kosrae. It is the world's last large freshwater swamp forest of Calophyllum, locally called ka trees, and many ancient trees have buttress roots taller than a person. It is Micronesia's first community conservation easement project. A simple wooden boardwalk runs through the forest, and a local conservation group or your hotel can arrange a guide. The round trip takes about 2 hours, and the forest is damp with plenty of mosquitoes.
Opening hours
Daytime; guide recommended
Nearby sights
- Sleeping Lady
- Walung
- Mount Finkol
- Utwe-Walung Mangrove Channels
- Menke Ruins
- Kosrae State Museum
- Leonora Wreck
- Leluh Ruins