Nyambene Hills Forests
E1037841
Nyambene Hills Forests are a montane forest ecosystem in central Kenya known for their rich biodiversity, vital water catchment functions, and role in supporting local agriculture and wildlife.
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
forest
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montane forest ecosystem ⓘ protected area ⓘ |
| biodiversity |
high bird species diversity
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high plant species richness ⓘ presence of mammals typical of East African montane forests ⓘ |
| climate | humid montane ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | Kenya ⓘ |
| ecosystemType |
afromontane forest
ⓘ
montane forest ⓘ |
| hasEcologicalRole |
biodiversity hotspot
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climate regulation area ⓘ soil conservation area ⓘ water catchment area ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
habitat provision for forest species
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provision of fuelwood to local communities ⓘ provision of non-timber forest products ⓘ regulation of river flow ⓘ water catchment for surrounding lowlands ⓘ |
| importance |
conservation of montane biodiversity in Kenya
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livelihood support for surrounding communities ⓘ regional water security ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Nyambene Hills
NERFINISHED
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central Kenya ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeEntity | Meru County NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managedBy | Kenya Forest Service NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyProtectedArea | Meru National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbySettlement | Meru town ⓘ |
| partOf | Eastern Arc and associated montane systems of East Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
livestock grazing in surrounding areas
ⓘ
local agriculture ⓘ wildlife populations ⓘ |
| threatenedBy |
agricultural expansion
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charcoal burning ⓘ deforestation ⓘ encroachment ⓘ illegal logging ⓘ |
| usedFor |
beekeeping by local communities
ⓘ
collection of medicinal plants ⓘ cultural practices by local communities ⓘ |
| vegetationType |
bamboo and montane broadleaf mix (locally)
ⓘ
evergreen forest ⓘ |
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