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A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa)

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  • Carlos C. Ahoyo

    (Université d’Abomey-Calavi)

  • Thierry D. Houehanou

    (Université d’Abomey-Calavi
    University of Parakou (FA/UP)
    Université d’Abomey Calavi
    Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena)

  • Alain S. Yaoitcha

    (Université d’Abomey-Calavi
    Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin)

  • Kathleen Prinz

    (Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena)

  • Achille E. Assogbadjo

    (Université d’Abomey-Calavi
    Université d’Abomey Calavi)

  • Christian S. G. Adjahossou

    (Université d’Abomey-Calavi)

  • Frank Hellwig

    (Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena)

  • Marcel R. B. Houinato

    (Université d’Abomey-Calavi)

Abstract

Quantitative ethnobotany researches can contribute much to guide biodiversity conservation, especially in developing countries. Our study presents a step-by-step approach to identify priority species for local conservation of useful woody species. The presented approach includes (1) an investigation of the popularity and versatility of woody species in the local people, (2) an estimation of the ecological availability of useful tree species in the forest and (3) identification of local priority species for conservation. We focused the study on the Wari-Maro forest reserve in the Sudanian zone of Benin as an example to implement such approach and identify useful priority species for sustainable conservation and management strategies development. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted with people in surrounding villages of the forest composed by different sociocultural groups. Floristic vegetation surveys were performed within the forest to assess the local ecological availability of used woody species. A principal component analysis was performed to analyze the versatility, the popularity and the ecological availability of species. Spearman’s correlation test was used to assess relation between variables. In total, 79 woody species were reported for seven main types of uses: technology, construction, medicinal, veterinary, food, forage and energy. Among them, 35 were most popular and versatile, and 3 were characterized as priorities for conservation especially regarding their less availability and more versatility. We discussed the used approach by the underlining importance of integrating wood uses or multiples uses in conservation priorities setting and conservation decision-making of useful woody tree species.

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  • Carlos C. Ahoyo & Thierry D. Houehanou & Alain S. Yaoitcha & Kathleen Prinz & Achille E. Assogbadjo & Christian S. G. Adjahossou & Frank Hellwig & Marcel R. B. Houinato, 2018. "A quantitative ethnobotanical approach toward biodiversity conservation of useful woody species in Wari-Maro forest reserve (Benin, West Africa)," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 20(5), pages 2301-2320, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:20:y:2018:i:5:d:10.1007_s10668-017-9990-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-017-9990-0
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