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West Africa forest biomass 'on rise despite drought'

 
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The carbon storage capacity of protected forests in West Africa has increased despite the region suffering a 40-year drought, a study suggests.

A team of UK and Ghanaian researchers found that the tree composition in these areas favoured species that were able to cope with drier conditions.

Full article here - West Africa forest biomass 'on rise despite drought'

 
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