Over the last 2 decades, extensive research study in southern Africa has actually revealed a new ecoregion, the South East Africa Montane Archipelago (SEAMA), identified by a special biodiversity with numerous endemic types. Led by Professor Julian Bayliss and including around 100 professionals, the research study highlights the environmental significance of this area, the risks it deals with, and the urgent need for preservation efforts to safeguard its unique biodiversity. Special Biodiversity and Ecological ImportanceThe mountains were formed hundreds of millions of years back, and host both the largest (Mount Mabu) and the tiniest (Mount Lico) mid-elevation jungles in southern Africa, as well as biologically unique montane grasslands.According to Professor Bayliss, the research studys lead author: “Ecological areas (ecoregions) are commonly utilized to inform global conservation priorities. “Encouraging conservation of the South East Africa Montane Archipelago is critical as its clear weve only started to scratch the surface of what we can learn about this varied area as well as consider how these knowings can be used to global biodiversity conservation efforts. Dr Paul Smith, Secretary General of Botanic Gardens and Conservation International and a co-author of the paper stated: “The biodiversity of the SEAMA montane island chain is of international importance, and our hope is that this publication will assist to speed up worldwide support for conservation in the area.
Special Biodiversity and Ecological ImportanceThe mountains were formed hundreds of millions of years ago, and host both the largest (Mount Mabu) and the smallest (Mount Lico) mid-elevation rain forests in southern Africa, as well as biologically special montane grasslands.According to Professor Bayliss, the studys lead author: “Ecological areas (ecoregions) are widely utilized to notify global preservation top priorities. “Encouraging conservation of the South East Africa Montane Archipelago is vital as its clear weve just started to scratch the surface of what we can learn about this varied area as well as consider how these learnings can be used to global biodiversity conservation efforts. Dr Paul Smith, Secretary General of Botanic Gardens and Conservation International and a co-author of the paper said: “The biodiversity of the SEAMA montane archipelago is of international value, and our hope is that this publication will help to speed up worldwide assistance for conservation in the area.
