Afromontane rainforest on Malundwe Hill in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

On Malundwe Hill (07°24′S, 37°18′E) in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania, there is a 450-ha patch of Afromontane rainforest. This is currently the only area of the endemic-rich forests of eastern Tanzania to be protected by national park status.

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Published in:Biological conservation 1989, Vol.48 (1), p.13-19
Main Authors: Lovett, Jon C., Norton, Guy W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Biological and medical sciences
Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
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Summary:On Malundwe Hill (07°24′S, 37°18′E) in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania, there is a 450-ha patch of Afromontane rainforest. This is currently the only area of the endemic-rich forests of eastern Tanzania to be protected by national park status.
ISSN:0006-3207
1873-2917
DOI:10.1016/0006-3207(89)90056-6