Published in:
African Journal of Ecology, 50 (2012) 3, Seite 355-366
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-2028.2012.01334.x
ISSN:
0141-6707;
1365-2028
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University thesis:
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Description:
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Protected areas constitute strategy for biodiversity conservation. Unfortunately, these sanctuaries of biodiversity are submitted to a high human pressure in<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">T</jats:styled-content>ogo. This study carried out in the<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">A</jats:styled-content>lédjo protected area, aimed to make an analysis of various forms of human footprints and their impact on its plant resources. Methodological approach was based on forest inventory completed by inquiries. Ninety‐four wooded species belonging to 35 families were counted. Floristic data analysis showed that seven species:<jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">I</jats:styled-content>soberlinia doka</jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">C</jats:styled-content>raib &<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">S</jats:styled-content>tapf,<jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">D</jats:styled-content>aniellia oliveri</jats:italic>(<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">R</jats:styled-content>olfe)<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">H</jats:styled-content>utch. &<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">D</jats:styled-content>alz.,<jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">B</jats:styled-content>erlinia grandiflora</jats:italic>(<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">V</jats:styled-content>ahl)<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">H</jats:styled-content>utch. &<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">D</jats:styled-content>alz.,<jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">P</jats:styled-content>terocarpus erinaceus</jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">P</jats:styled-content>oir.,<jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">Z</jats:styled-content>anha golungensis</jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">H</jats:styled-content>iern,<jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">K</jats:styled-content>haya senegalensis</jats:italic>(<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">D</jats:styled-content>esv.)<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">A</jats:styled-content>.<jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">J</jats:styled-content>uss.,<jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">P</jats:styled-content>entadesma butyracea</jats:italic><jats:styled-content style="fixed-case">S</jats:styled-content>abine was prominent. Five vegetation types were identified: riparian forests, dry forests, open forests, savanna woodlands, tree/shrub savannas with variable structural characteristics. The diversity indices in these plant communities are well significant and indicate a good distribution of species in the area. Several human activities such as fuel wood, fruits and medicinal plants gathering, carbonization, pasture were found within the protected area. Local authorities and associations are involved in the management of the protected area, but the participation of local populations needs to be improved.</jats:p>