Table 1 Biophysical characteristics of Boulon, Tapoa-Boopo, and Tiogo forests [23]
Protected areas | Boulon | Tapoa-Boopo | Tiogo |
|---|---|---|---|
Region | Cascades | Eastern | Central-West |
Location | 10° 15′–10° 22′ N; 4° 20′–4° 38′ W | 12° 10′–12° 23′ N; 0° 58′–1° 13′ W | 12° 10′–12° 25′ N; 2° 39′–2° 54′ W |
Area (ha) | 13,521.70 | 36,202.30 | 30,339 |
Climate | Sudanian | Sudano-Sahelian | Sudano-Sahelian |
Annual rainfall (mm) | 900–1100 | 600–900 | 600–900 |
Rainfall regime | Unimodal | Unimodal | Unimodal |
Temperature range (°C) | 20–25 | 20–30° | 20–30° |
Main vegetation | Dense dry forest, savannas | Tree and shrub savannas | Tree and shrub savannas |