Bryophytes of Atewa Forest, Eastern Region, Ghana. (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hodgetts, N. G.; Essilfie, M. K.; Adu-Gyamfi, A.; Akom, E.; Kumadoh, J.; Opoku, J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of bryology. Volume 38:Part 3(2016)
• Page Start: 211
• Page End: 222
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Africa -- Conservation -- Ecology -- Inventory -- Liverworts -- Mosses -- Rainforest -- Survey; Bryology -- Periodicals; Bryophytes -- Periodicals; Bryology -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Bryophytes -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 588
• DOI: 10.1080/03736687.2016.1145525
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0373-6687

Abstract

Abstract : Atewa Forest is a biodiverse tropical forest in the Eastern Region of Ghana, highly threatened by illegal mining, farming and hunting activities, and by proposals for industrial-scale bauxite mining. Conservation bodies are active in trying to save the forest and promote its future as a national park. Very little is known about its bryophyte flora, and this short expedition was intended as a first step to remedy that situation. Survey work in March 2014 was targeted mainly at areas thought likely to be bryophyte-rich, notably swamp forest and upland evergreen forest. A total of 164 species was recorded, including about 58 new to Ghana and at least one new species. The importance of Atewa Forest for biodiversity in western Africa is reinforced.