Climate of the Fore

The Fore People live in the Eastern Highland portion of Papua New Guinea. The province lies at an altitude of roughly 3000 meters above sea level or 1.86 miles (Akogere, 2005). At these altitudes, the Waneviniti Mountains separate the Fore into the North and South Fore. These mountainous grasslands and jungles yield weak soils, which force the Fore into being slash and burn farmers. The Fore, who probably started off as subsistent farmers, now mostly grow coffee as a form of cash crop. The Fore, as well as the majority of tribes on Papua New Guinea, grow coffee and sell their harvest to coffee manufacturers. The area experiences an average of 4.7 inches of rain (NSOPNG, 2003). The Fore’s slice of Papua New Guinea averages from a low of 59.54˚F and a high of 80.24˚F. The Okapa District lies just 6˚ South of the equator. The district faces varying mean humidity, from 87% to 57% at different times of the day (Akogere, 2005). These conditions lead to comfortable conditions for the Fore peoples.

Source:

National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea

2003. Weather Station Monthly. Electronic Document, http://www.spc.int/PRISM/country/pg/Stats/Environment/enviro.htm, accessed November 14, 2012.

Akogere Estates LTD

2005. Facts – Eastern Highlands. Electronic Documents, http://www.easternhighlands.com.pg/facts.htm, accessed November 14, 2012.