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Study Links Land-Use Changes to Kilimanjaro's Biodiversity Loss

10/31/2025

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Andreas Hemp of the University of Bayreuth led a study finding human-driven land-use changes drive biodiversity loss on Mount Kilimanjaro.
From 1911 to 2022, 75% of natural plant species disappeared from Kilimanjaro's lower slopes due to rapid population growth.
Climate change did not significantly affect biodiversity trends.
The researchers propose adopting traditional agroforestry practices and establishing protected areas.
PLOS One published the findings on October 29, 2025.

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Story summary

Andreas Hemp of the University of Bayreuth led a study finding human-driven land-use changes drive biodiversity loss on Mount Kilimanjaro.
From 1911 to 2022, 75% of natural plant species disappeared from Kilimanjaro's lower slopes due to rapid population growth.
Climate change did not significantly affect biodiversity trends.
The researchers propose adopting traditional agroforestry practices and establishing protected areas.
PLOS One published the findings on October 29, 2025.