Diversite Floristique Et Structure Des Fragments Forestiers Du Sud-Ouest Du Parc National De La Comoe Apres Les Conflits Des Annees 2000 En Côte d’Ivoire

A study assessing the floristic diversity and structural resilience of forest fragments in southwest Comoé National Park, Côte d’Ivoire, reveals that these areas retain significant biodiversity despite decades of political instability. Researchers identified 256 plant species across 12 fragments, with Rubiaceae and Fabaceae being the most abundant families. Notably, 23 species are endemic to Côte d’Ivoire, including Salacia miegei and Uvaria tortilis, while nine others hold high commercial value for their timber. Despite intense human pressure, forest density remains robust at over 550 trees per hectare, though large trees are scarce. The findings suggest that these fragments retain strong floristic potential, even after prolonged conflict-related disturbances.

Seydou, Y. Z., Charles, S. Y., Sabas, B. Y. S., Issouf, B., & Apollinaire, K. K. (2017). Diversite Floristique Et Structure Des Fragments Forestiers Du Sud-Ouest Du Parc National De La Comoe Apres Les Conflits Des Annees 2000 En Côte d’Ivoire. European Scientific Journal, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v13n2p421