Climate change aggravates anthropogenic threats of the endangered savanna tree Pterocarpus erinaceus (Fabaceae) in Burkina Faso

Dimobe, Kangbéni; Ouédraogo, Korotimi; Annighöfer, Peter; Kollmann, Johannes; Bayala, Jules; Hof, Christian; Schmidt, Marco; Goetze, Dethardt; Porembski, Stefan; Thiombiano, Adjima

doi:10.1016/j.jnc.2022.126299

Cited by 11 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 60 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Based on these findings, Pterocarpus erinaceus was assessed as a critically endangered (CR) species. This finding corroborates the findings of previous international assessments of P. erinaceus in Burkina Faso, namely, CR (Dimobe et al 2022) and, globally, EN (Barstow 2018;CITES 2018).…”

Section: Family: Fabaceaesupporting

confidence: 91%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Nodza,

Tochukwu,

Igbari

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Nigeria is one of the most floristic rich countries on the continent of Africa due to the variation in climate, which favors the growth of several species. Sadly, its biodiversity is one of the most threatened in the world, mainly due to deforestation and various unsustainable land use patterns, which are human activities. However, these anthropogenic activities are more prevalent in Nigeria's northern savanna zone (NSZ). In this study, we present the first regional conservation assessments and red listing of tree species in the northern savanna zone (NSZ) of Nigeria according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria and categories. We recorded 31 tree species as the most utilized in the region. For the assessments, we provided the fundamental taxonomic information of each species, their local names, and their uses. This study provided the extent of occurrence, area of occupancy, population size and trend, description of habitats, and ecological requirements and discussion of the threats affecting each species and their habitats. We further inform conservation actions and research activities needed to ensure the future of the tree species and their sustainable uses. Overall, approximately 97% of the taxa were evaluated as threatened (41% as endangered, 31% as critically endangered, 24% as vulnerable, and 4% as least concerned). Therefore, we recommend the adoption of the risk status of the species to develop sound conservation strategies and measures for the management of flora in this inundated region.

show abstract

Section: Family: Fabaceaesupporting

confidence: 91%

“…This tree has a wide area of distribution across the country, extending several kilometers squared (km2). Unfortunately, this distribution range is currently decreasing, as may be the case in other West African countries (Dimobe et al 2022). The main reasons for the decline in its population are overexploitation and land conversion .…”

Section: Family: Fabaceaementioning

confidence: 98%

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Nodza,

Tochukwu,

Igbari

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Based on this, Pterocarpus erinaceus is thus, assessed as Critically Endangered (CR). This corroborates the previous international assessment of P. erinaceus in Burkina Faso as CR (Dimobe et al 2022), and globally as EN (Barstow 2018; CITES 2018).…”

Section: Recommended Conservation Actionssupporting

confidence: 90%

“…This tree has a wide area of distribution across the country, extending several kilometers square (km2). Unfortunately, this distribution range is currently decreasing as may be the case in other West African countries (Dimobe et al 2022). The main reasons for the decline in its population are overexploitation and land conversion ).…”

Section: Recommended Conservation Actionsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Regional Assessment of Some Northern Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Nodza,

Tochukwu,

Igbari

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Nigeria is one of the most floristic rich countries on the continent of Africa due to the variation in climate, which favors the growth of several species. Sadly, its biodiversity is one of the most threatened in the world mainly due to deforestation and various forms of unsustainable land use patterns, which are human activities. However, these anthropogenic activities are more prevalent in Nigeria's northern savanna zone (NSZ). In this study, we present the first regional Conservation assessments and Red Listing of tree species of the Northern Savanna Zone (NSZ) of Nigeria according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria and categories. We recorded 31 tree species as the most utilized in the region in the region. For the assessments, we provided the fundamental taxonomic information of each species, their local names, and uses. This study provided the extent of occurrence, area of occupancy, population size and trend, a description of habitats, ecological requirements; discussion of the threats affecting each species and their habitats. We further also inform conservation actions and research activities needed to ensure the future of the tree species and their sustainable uses. Overall, about 97% of the taxa were evaluated as threatened (41% as Endangered, 31% as critically endangered, 24% as Vulnerable, and 4% as Least Concerned). Based on this, we recommend the adoption of the risk status of the species to develop sound conservation strategies and measures for the management of flora in this inundated region

show abstract

“…There are several reports that attest to the impact of various climate change drivers on several aboveground biodiversity components' health, functioning, and distribution. Considering literature, often reported that selected species have become extinct while others are endangered [71,72]. However, both extinctions as well changes in health and functional status of species can alter seriously important ecological processes because they control, and mediate functions related to it.…”

Section: Climate Change Impact On Soil Ecosystem Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Global Change Drivers Impact on Soil Microbiota: Challenges for Maintaining Soil Ecosystem Services

Kovacs¹,

Kovacs²

2023

Environmental Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Global change refers to anthropogenic and climate pattern modification. The consequences of these changes are outstanding on aboveground biodiversity. Soil microbiota are key actors in soil processes, contributing significantly to numerous ecosystem services provided by soil. They are involved in the processes of nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, or pollutants degradation. Microorganisms are also able to synthesize volatile organic compounds that are secondary metabolites with multiple ecological roles and mechanisms of action—generally contributing to plant development. Changes in soil microbiota community could modify either negatively or positively their contribution in soil-provided ecosystem services through their involvement in soil functions that they mediate.

show abstract

Climate change aggravates anthropogenic threats of the endangered savanna tree Pterocarpus erinaceus (Fabaceae) in Burkina Faso

Cited by 11 publications

References 60 publications

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Regional Assessment of Some Northern Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Global Change Drivers Impact on Soil Microbiota: Challenges for Maintaining Soil Ecosystem Services

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About