Miombo woodland under threat: Consequences for tree diversity and carbon storage

These findings illustrate that in miombo woodlands with low to medium utilisation levels key miombo species are retained, and tree species diversity and carbon storage remains optimal. Sustainable land management plans need to regulate utilisation within miombo landscapes and retain areas of woodland. This will ensure their long term viability, and continue to support the 100 million people who are reliant on miombo woodlands for their goods and services.