Lekki Urban Forest and Animal Sanctuary Initiative
ABOUT
LUFASI is an acronym for Lekki Urban Forestry and Animal Shelter Initiative: a nongovernmental organisation established in 2013 and dedicated to the preservation of natural habitats in urban areas for use as a field laboratory to interact with and learn from nature. LUFASI attempts to address the issue of limited green spaces in urban areas like Lagos Nigeria, which can provide recreation and aesthetic satisfaction, and likewise enlighten the populace to clear the ambiguity of climate change through practical learning. The shelter for rescued animals (wild and domestic) serves to educate on conservation with an extra aesthetic and recreational incentive for the centre.
SERVICES
LUFASI offers the following service; Animal Sanctuary, Environment Educat ion, Forest Conservation
BEST FEATURES
LUFASI has a Nature Park that sits on her 20hectare pristine Farm-Forest, situated in the heart of highly urbanized Lekki, Lagos Nigeria
BEST TIME TO VISIT
LUFASI can be visited at any time of the year
WHO CAN VISIT
Historians, Photographers, couples, tourists, and fun lovers
SAFETY
LUFASI is a safe Location
Historical Incidence
["The rare and endangered Ekki tree is found here. The tree is said to be resistant to pests and fire.","There is a horse sanctuary here for horses in need of dire medical treatment."]
Quote About Place
["LASG opens animal sanctuary at LUFASI Park- City news online, November 20 2014.","A Rare View at LUFASI park, Nigeria- Trendy news Nigeria, January 2, 2016."]
Reason To Recommend Place
To go and relax and unwind with nature
Things To Do
["Bird watching.","Picnics.","See the Ekki 'iron' tree."]
Reason For Loving Place
It is a place to get in touch with nature.
Type Of People Who Visit
Nature lovers, bird watchers, Writers
Notable As
a sanctuary for wildlife and also a place for picnics and bird watching.
What To Bring
["Mats.","A camera with spare batteries"]
Nice Things About Place
The ambience, serenity and scenery.
