Eastern Arc Forests

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf forest ecosystem
gptkbp:contains biodiversity hotspot
gptkbp:contributedTo carbon storage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Arc Forests
gptkbp:includes mountain forests
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy unique flora
evergreen forests
high elevation
high rainfall
montane forests
unique fauna
high levels of endemism
cloud forests
varied topography
gptkbp:isHomeTo insects
endemic species
amphibians
birds
endangered species
mammals
rare species
reptiles
fauna
flora
unique habitats
primates
flora_and_fauna_of_conservation_concern
gptkbp:isImportantFor conservation efforts
cultural heritage
climate regulation
ecotourism
gptkbp:isKnownFor unique ecosystems
scientific research opportunities
rich animal diversity
rich plant diversity
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Eastern_Arc_Forests_Conservation_Program
gptkb:Eastern_Arc_Mountains_Forests
gptkb:African_Great_Lakes_region
gptkb:Eastern_Arc_Mountains
global biodiversity hotspots
biodiversity conservation initiatives
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy climate change
deforestation
infrastructure development
urbanization
agricultural expansion
mining activities
illegal logging
poaching
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Kenya
gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:supports water catchment areas