Since 2019, he’s pursued studies at the University of Yaoundé I, earning a BSc in Plant Biology. Currently seeking an MSc, his research explores altitudinal effects on plant diversity. He has three years of teaching experience and aspires to pursue a career in conservation and natural resource sciences.
The extinction of many species has been exacerbated by climate change and human disturbance and Afrotropical regions are no exceptions. Afrotropical regions are among the most diverse ecosystems, have a high forest cover and a characteristic vegetation, but little is known about their plant diversity, despite the alarming rate of species extinction reported there. Local environmental factors (soil, humidity, altitude, etc.) can influence the vegetational stratification along altitudinal gradient. The Bandoumkassa submontane forest is an isolated dense forest having an inselberg forest around 900 m and 2000 m in the western region of Cameroon. This region generally known for its grassland vegetation, has reached an advanced state of degradation. While botanical collections are rare for this forest, no study has been carried out to document the links between structural diversity (richness, diameter, height, biomass, etc.) and abiotic factors. This study aims to investigate the impact of soil properties and other factors like humidity along an elevational gradient on the vegetation diversity. The goal of the study is to promote the long-term conservation and sustainable management of the Bandoumkassa submontane forest. Short-term achievements will include collection and documentation the local flora, defense of a master’s thesis, and scientific publications.