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East African coastal forests

Patchy, ancient forests behind the coast hold many species found nowhere else.

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Intermediate 1 min read coastal forestTanzaniaKenyabiodiversity

Behind the mangroves of Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique lie fragments of the Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa, a global biodiversity hotspot. They include the Arabuko-Sokoke and Shimba Hills in Kenya and many small forests in Tanzania's coastal regions.

Why they relate to mangroves

  • Rivers that cross them carry water and sediment to mangroves.
  • Loss of forest upstream can increase silt and change river flow.
  • Both habitats are cut for wood and cleared for farms.

In Atlas. The WWF Kenya Sources holds a Tanzania Coastal Forests layer and forest ranges for Kenya; these become available as the full archive is loaded. The Coastal Forests theme will then show them next to mangrove.

Limits. Layer availability depends on what has been loaded so far; check the Datasets page.

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Wildlife in and around mangroves

Fish, crabs, birds, monkeys, turtles and dugongs use mangroves directly or nearby.

East African and Indian Ocean mangroves

Mozambique, Madagascar and Tanzania hold the largest areas; Kenya's Lamu is the biggest stand north of Tanzania.

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