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Physiognomy datasets across two sub-montane tropical forests: Bakossi National Park and Mt. Nlonako in the continental Cameroon mountains
Sainge, Moses Nsanyi Lyonga, Ngoh Michael Nchu, Felix Peterson, A. Townsend
Sainge, Moses Nsanyi
Lyonga, Ngoh Michael
Nchu, Felix
Peterson, A. Townsend
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The submontane forests in the Congo Basin have not been studied sufficiently in terms of floristic diversity, biomass, and geographic distribution. The region's lack of resources and rugged terrain are among the barriers to sampling biodiversity. This study focuses on two understudied submontane forest areas, Bakossi National Park (BNP) and Mt. Nlonako (MN), which form part of the continental Cameroon Mountains and are believed to have high species diversity and endemism. However, significant gaps exist in biodiversity data across the continental Cameroon Mountains. This study is the first detailed quantitative survey of forests in the BNP and MN through permanent plot sampling. The results of this study can be used to guide policies for managing montane ecosystems in Cameroon and enhancing conservation efforts. The study also provides an opportunity for long-term monitoring of forest health and REDD+ status.
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2024-04-25
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Floristic diversity, Sub-montane forests, The Congo Basin, Permanent sampling plots
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Sainge MN, Lyonga NM, Nchu F, Peterson AT. Physiognomy datasets across two sub-montane tropical forests: Bakossi National Park and Mt. Nlonako in the continental Cameroon mountains. Data Brief. 2024 Apr 25;54:110475. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.110475. PMID: 38756927; PMCID: PMC11096817