The Coastal Forests of Tanzania have been recognized as a distinct Global hotspot for the conservation of biodiversity on account of high levels of both endemism (plants and several animal taxa) and species richness, both within and between the many constituent small forest patches.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
2011 a year of re-discovery - Karomia gigas and Erythrina scheilbennii
In 2011, A group of scientist have recently re-discovered the once-believed to be extinct flora species in Kilwa district. The species iis found close to Ngarama forest reserves and were not retraced since 1930s hence to be declared exitinct. However, with their recent discovery probably should be put into IUCN Red lists. Conservation measures are crucial to identify the remaining patches and promote regeneration for the surviving individuals.
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I hope more will be found in our disappearing coastal forests
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