Guinean Forest

"The Guinean Forests of West Africa Hotspot encompasses all of the lowland forests of political West Africa, stretching from Guinea and Sierra Leone eastward to the Sanaga River in Cameroon . . . At least 936 species of plants and animals found in the hotspot are globally threatened, and this number is likely to increase as more species are assessed. The region is one of the top global priorities for primate conservation due to both high levels of endemism and threat. In addition to their importance for biodiversity, the hotspot's forests contribute to mediating climate change at a global scale. They also provide the hotspot countries’ combined population of 282.4 million with timber and other building materials, fuel for cooking, food and medicine." The Guinean Forests face a myriad of threats ranging from the relentless advance of agricultural development including agricultural development, illegal wildlife trade, deforestation, and industrial pollution.