Eastern Arc Mountains Forests Ecoregion

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:region
gptkbp:area approximately 20,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:characterized_by gptkb:endemic_species
high biodiversity
gptkbp:climate gptkb:tropical_rainforest
montane forest
gptkbp:conservation_status Critical Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to indigenous communities
source of livelihood for local populations
source of traditional medicine
gptkbp:ecological_role habitat for wildlife
nutrient cycling
carbon storage
soil conservation
water regulation
pollination services
gptkbp:fauna various species of birds
various species of reptiles
various species of amphibians
gptkbp:flora various species of trees
various species of orchids
various species of ferns
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:mountains
forests
valleys
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Arc Mountains Forests Ecoregion
gptkbp:is_threatened_by deforestation
agricultural expansion
mining activities
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Kenya
gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Eastern_Arc_Mountains
gptkbp:protected_area gptkb:Aberdare_National_Park
gptkb:Tsavo_National_Park
gptkb:Mount_Meru_National_Park
gptkb:Kilimanjaro_National_Park
gptkbp:research_importance conservation efforts
climate change studies
biodiversity studies
gptkbp:species gptkb:Abyssinian_cat
gptkb:Colossus
gptkb:Bushbuck
gptkb:African_elephant
gptkb:Blue_monkey
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eastern_Arc_Mountains
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6