Background and Objectives: Scientific data on the floristic diversity of the residual forest fragments of the classified forest of Dassioko are lacking in Côte d'Ivoire. This study was conducted to improve knowledge of residual forest fragments in the classified forests of Côte d'Ivoire. Materials and methods: In order to characterize the different types of land use in the Dassioko classified forest, a raster image of the study area was downloaded and image processing was performed. Plots were set up, and floristic inventories were conducted in the plots. The analyses were carried out through the richness, floristic composition, and structural diversity of the vegetation Main results: This study identified 5 land use classes in the Dassioko Classified Forest. These are natural forests, forest plantations, crops, bare soil/new clearings, and water bodies. The residual forest fragments of the Dassioko Classified Forest contain 119 plant species divided into 46 families and 110 genera. The dense forests contain a large number of species. In the area, we note the presence of 12 vulnerable species according to the IUCN red list. The distribution of stems by diameter classes presents an inverted J shape. Conclusion: The floristic diversity in each of the zones is significant with a number of special status species that justify the importance that the Dassioko forest could have in conservation if a rehabilitation plan is put in place before the destruction of the entire forest.

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Mangroves are ecosystems characteristic of intertidal zones in tropical and subtropical regions. Rhizophora racemosa, Avicennia germinans and Conocarpus erectus are characteristic mangrove species found in Côte d'Ivoire. These mangroves could disappear without being fully studied due to the strong anthropic pressure. This study therefore proposes to establish a detailed cartography of the mangroves reported in Côte d'Ivoire and to model their potential distribution. Mangroves cover approximately 57.92 km², ie a linear coverage of 20.11% of the 540.14 km of coastline. The extent of these mangroves also decreased by 4.91 km² between 1996 and 2016. The maximum entropy model presents low-altitude coastal areas with high rainfall as well as average sunshine as favorable to mangroves. The particular ecological characteristic of mangroves as well as their particular mode of operation deserve to be taken into account in studies of flora in Côte d'Ivoire. It is therefore opportune to consider larger studies focusing specifically on the mangroves present in Ivory.