The diversity of the woody tree flora of Mont Sangbé National Park (west of the Ivory Coast)

The present study concerns the diversity of the woody tree flora of Mont Sangbé National Park (West of Côte d'Ivoire). The main objective was to analyze the diversity of the woody tree flora of this park impacted by human activities. Specifically, it involved (1) identifying the anthropogenic factors of the PNMS, sources of impact (2) assessing the impact of these activities on the diversity of the woody tree flora of the PNMS and (3) propose measures to mitigate biodiversity losses. To carry out the study, a device of 14 square blocks of 1 ha each was used on the impacted sites and the control sites in the different biotopes of the park. Each block was subdivided into 100 square plots of 100m² each. The results show that anthropogenic activities have reduced the flora richness of the park, modified its floristic composition and caused the disappearance of some status species. It was proposed as a measure to step up surveillance of the park.