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View article: Perceived and measured forest degradation across Western Africa: Insights for sustainable forest management
Perceived and measured forest degradation across Western Africa: Insights for sustainable forest management Open
Tropical forests face fragmentation, degradation, and conversion, leading to biodiversity loss, reduced carbon storage, and diminished ecosystem services. While local populations depend on forest products, the intensity of these extraction…
View article: Phenology and floral morph variation suggest non-classical distyly in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell, Sapotaceae]
Phenology and floral morph variation suggest non-classical distyly in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach. & Thonn.) Daniell, Sapotaceae] Open
Background Understanding floral biology and phenological variation patterns in plant species is crucial for hybridization and genetic improvement. In Synsepalum dulcificum (Sisrè berry plant), the lack of such knowledge hinders proper mast…
View article: Farmers’ Strategies for Managing Forage Supply Crises in Niger
Farmers’ Strategies for Managing Forage Supply Crises in Niger Open
In Niger, in recent years, there has been a systematic cutting and collection of millet straw after the grain harvest in order to feed livestock. This appears in many ways to be a very worrying phenomenon. This study seeks to determine the…
View article: Agroecological mapping of livestock feed resources for sustain productivity and climate resilience in Benin (West Africa)
Agroecological mapping of livestock feed resources for sustain productivity and climate resilience in Benin (West Africa) Open
Feed availability and accessibility are two of the main challenges for Benin livestock systems, which are currently subject to environmental stress and changing climatic conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the main fodder resou…
View article: Vulnerability of Agricultural Households to Human–Wildlife Conflicts around Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Northern Benin
Vulnerability of Agricultural Households to Human–Wildlife Conflicts around Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Northern Benin Open
The Pendjari Biosphere Reserve is one of the protected areas of Benin where biodiversity conservation policies intertwine with the economic development of local populations. It is located in the Atacora region in northern Benin, which has …
View article: SPECIES RICHNESS AND VARIATION IN THE COMMUNITY COMPOSITION OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES IN FOUR SITES OF THE DAHOMEY GAP IN BENIN, WEST AFRICA
SPECIES RICHNESS AND VARIATION IN THE COMMUNITY COMPOSITION OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES IN FOUR SITES OF THE DAHOMEY GAP IN BENIN, WEST AFRICA Open
In order to analyze the community composition of herpetofauna in the Dahomey Gap area in West Africa, we studied the amphibians and reptiles of distinct sites in Benin. Our aims were to highlight whether these communities are homogeneous (…
View article: Economic impact of pests on tomato production in southern and central Benin: The cases of Helicoverpa armigera, Tuta absoluta, Tetranychus evansi, and root-knot nematodes
Economic impact of pests on tomato production in southern and central Benin: The cases of Helicoverpa armigera, Tuta absoluta, Tetranychus evansi, and root-knot nematodes Open
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill), the most cultivated and consumed fruit vegetable in Benin, is subjected to parasitic attacks reducing its productivity. This study assesses the economic impacts of Helicoverpa armigera, Tuta absoluta,…
View article: Dual-purpose crops productivity and small-scale dairy farmers’ food security efforts toward climate variability and change in Benin
Dual-purpose crops productivity and small-scale dairy farmers’ food security efforts toward climate variability and change in Benin Open
Dual-purpose cropping (sowing crops with the intention of both grazing them during vegetative growth and harvesting grain thereafter for household consumption) is certainly a promising way to address challenges face by small-scale dairy fa…
View article: Ecological determinants of spotted hyena Crocuta crocuta occupancy in Comoé National Park, Côte d’Ivoire
Ecological determinants of spotted hyena Crocuta crocuta occupancy in Comoé National Park, Côte d’Ivoire Open
Knowledge of the large carnivore guild is important in view of a possible lion reintroduction into the Comoé National Park (CNP), northern Côte d’Ivoire. We used camera trapping to assess activity patterns, habitat selection, and ecologica…
View article: Understanding fire intensity in the Sudanian savannah of Western Africa: Implications for sustainable fire management
Understanding fire intensity in the Sudanian savannah of Western Africa: Implications for sustainable fire management Open
The savannah ecosystem is influenced by seasonal fires that shape the landscape, with different fire intensities. The objective of this study is to assess the trend in fire intensity and the influence of the vegetation types. A linear regr…
View article: Profil des prises en charge des envenimations en milieux ruraux : une préférence aux guérisseurs endogènes excepté les cas dus aux abeilles mellifères (Apis mellifera Linné, 1758) dans la Commune de Djidja, République du Bénin
Profil des prises en charge des envenimations en milieux ruraux : une préférence aux guérisseurs endogènes excepté les cas dus aux abeilles mellifères (Apis mellifera Linné, 1758) dans la Commune de Djidja, République du Bénin Open
Context and objective : Envenomation is one of the greatest neglected health challenges. It hinders and kills rural populations in developing countries and as such deserves particular care. This research attempted to (i) analyze the venomo…
View article: Spatio-temporal alterations, configurations, and distribution of green areas, along with their sustainability in Parakou, Benin
Spatio-temporal alterations, configurations, and distribution of green areas, along with their sustainability in Parakou, Benin Open
Green areas (GAs) are swiftly declining in urban areas worldwide, amplifying adverse local climate impacts on the well-being of city residents. Despite this, there is limited empirical research on the changing patterns and distribution of …
View article: Buzzing Opportunities: Integrating Apitourism for Enriching the Tourism Heritage of the Republic of Benin
Buzzing Opportunities: Integrating Apitourism for Enriching the Tourism Heritage of the Republic of Benin Open
Tourism is the third most crucial socio-economic sector that generates income and employment in the Republic of Benin, where it occupies a prominent place in the country’s development policies. In response to the sustainable development re…
View article: Assessing Drought Frequency and Predictive Climate Analysis in two Biosphere Reserves of Benin (West Africa)
Assessing Drought Frequency and Predictive Climate Analysis in two Biosphere Reserves of Benin (West Africa) Open
Climate change is affecting the planet, compromising survival and altering forest ecosystems. Investigating climatic variations in all regions is important. The aim of this research was to assess such variations in the W and Pendjari Biosp…
View article: Assessing Drought Frequency and Predictive Climate Analysis in two Biosphere Reserves of Benin (West Africa)
Assessing Drought Frequency and Predictive Climate Analysis in two Biosphere Reserves of Benin (West Africa) Open
Climate change is affecting the planet, compromising survival and altering forest ecosystems. Investigating climatic variations in all regions is important. The aim of this research was to assess such variations in the W and Pendjari Biosp…
View article: Assessing and Modeling the Vegetation Cover in the W and Pendjari National Parks and Their Peripheries Using Landsat Imagery and Climatic Data in Benin, West Africa
Assessing and Modeling the Vegetation Cover in the W and Pendjari National Parks and Their Peripheries Using Landsat Imagery and Climatic Data in Benin, West Africa Open
Today, satellite imagery has made a major contribution to the reconstruction and spatial prediction of sensitive or complex areas such as Pendjari and W Transboundary Reserves which constitute biodiversity reservoirs and habitats for wildl…
View article: Assessing the impact of the wildlife trade in West Africa (Benin): functional diversity matters too
Assessing the impact of the wildlife trade in West Africa (Benin): functional diversity matters too Open
We tackle the potential impact of bushmeat markets (BM) and traditional medicine markets (TMM) on the functional diversity of mammalian communities in southern Benin, West Africa. A hybrid approach combining direct observations, DNA-typing…
View article: Quantifying Street Tree Regulating Heat Effects Using a Generalized Linear Mixed Model Approach
Quantifying Street Tree Regulating Heat Effects Using a Generalized Linear Mixed Model Approach Open
Climate change has emerged as a significant global environmental concern, prompting increased interest in utilizing trees as an alternative means to enhance human well-being and thermal comfort in urban settings. This study endeavors to as…
View article: Co-management brings hope for effective biodiversity conservation and socio-economic development in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve in Malawi
Co-management brings hope for effective biodiversity conservation and socio-economic development in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve in Malawi Open
Co-management has been widely promoted in protected area management on the premise that it may simultaneously enhance biodiversity conservation outcomes and improve livelihoods of the park-border communities. However, the success of this m…
View article: GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Analysis for Selecting Suitable Areas for Urban Green Spaces in Abomey-Calavi District, Southern Benin
GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Analysis for Selecting Suitable Areas for Urban Green Spaces in Abomey-Calavi District, Southern Benin Open
Green spaces contribute to a significant improvement in quality of life and maintain the sustainability of cities. In Benin, despite the political willingness regarding greening, municipalities are experiencing technical issues in finding …
View article: Dynamics of inselberg landscapes and their adjacent areas in the Sudano-Guinean zone of Benin through remote sensing analysis
Dynamics of inselberg landscapes and their adjacent areas in the Sudano-Guinean zone of Benin through remote sensing analysis Open
Aims : Land cover change in inselbergs and adjacent areas was studied from 2003 to 2018 in a region facing anthropogenic pressures to assess dynamics and preserve rare endemic species. Study area: Inselbergs and their adjacent areas in the…
View article: Ecological and structural differentiation of the Sudanian woodlands in the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari, Benin
Ecological and structural differentiation of the Sudanian woodlands in the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari, Benin Open
Aims : This study aims to: i) differentiate the plant associations in the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari (BRP), ii) determine the ecological characteristics of their habitats and iii) present distribution maps on different soil types. Study…
View article: GIS-based Multi-criteria Analysis for Selecting Suitable Areas for Urban Green Spaces in Abomey-Calavi District, Southern Benin
GIS-based Multi-criteria Analysis for Selecting Suitable Areas for Urban Green Spaces in Abomey-Calavi District, Southern Benin Open
Background. Green spaces contribute to a significant life quality and maintain the sustainability of cities. In Benin, despite the political greening willingness, municipalities are experiencing technical issues in finding suitable spaces …
View article: Prospects of snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production and commercialization in Benin
Prospects of snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production and commercialization in Benin Open
Background Vegetables and fruits are highly recommended in diets because of their nutritional importance. Among those, leguminous vegetables are more important, for low-income countries, because of their protein, mineral contents and poten…
View article: Modeling population extirpation rates of white‐bellied and giant pangolins in Benin using validated local ecological knowledge
Modeling population extirpation rates of white‐bellied and giant pangolins in Benin using validated local ecological knowledge Open
Pangolins are globally threatened by unsustainable hunting for local use and illegal international trade, plus habitat loss. In Benin (West Africa), white‐bellied and giant pangolins have experienced a contraction in their distribution are…
View article: Data_Fire regime in PBR.xlsx
Data_Fire regime in PBR.xlsx Open
This data contain the information extracted from MODIS related to fire extends in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve