Supercomputing, machine learning, satellite data and field assessments allow to map billions of individual trees in West Africa. Martin Brandt, Author provided. Presently, this work is expanded to ...

Africa exhibits some of the oldest species of vegetation on the planet, in rich variety and subject to harsh climatic extremes. Tall trees, creepers, carnivorous and giant plants dominate the ...

Changes of vegetation between humid and arid phases in North Africa. Vegetation zones are based on the minimum precipitation requirements of each vegetation type.

Changes of vegetation between humid and arid phases in North Africa. Vegetation zones are based on the minimum precipitation requirements of each vegetation type. Credit: Jani Närhi / University ...