Annales de la Recherche Forestière en Algérie
Volume 15, Numéro 1, Pages 17-30
2025-11-23
Challenges For The Conservation And Restoration Of The Forest Ecosystems Of The Oti-kéran-mandouri Biosphere Reserve In Togo
Authors : Atakpama Wouyo . Egbelou Hodabalo . Bali Bada-eteng . Ahouandjinou Enagnon Benoit Olivier . Dibegdina Mitarouna . Batawila Komlan .
Abstract
Understanding the impact of vegetation fire and anthropogenic threats on biodiversity is crucial for the effective management of protected areas under human pressure. The Oti-Kéran-Mandouri Biosphere Reserve (OKMBR), located in the northern Togo, is particularly vulnerable to human activities, including human settlements and vegetation fire. The study aims to contribute to better management of protected areas under anthropogenic pressures. Specifically, the study assessed the impact of the vegetation fire and anthropogenic threats on the biodiversity and the demographic structure of the woody vegetation in the OKMBR in Togo. The analysis was based on forest and floristic inventories of 158 plots of 1,000 m². Overall, 263 species were identified, belonging to 169 genera and 56 families. The flora, which is dominated by therophytes (34.80%) and Poaceae (41.76%), is still vulnerable to vegetation fire. The irregular demographic structure, with the absence of several diameter classes, reflects the strong impact of extractivism on these resources. This protected area must be restored. Agroforestry must be implemented and the relics of relatively well-preserved plant formations must be protected.
Keywords
Athropogenic threats ; Vegetation fire ; Flora ; Biosphere Reserve ; Togo
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