ABSTRACT
Climate change is rapidly modifying the spatial distribution of plants and causes changes in the floristic composition. In the Kpendjal Prefecture in northern Togo rainfall fluctuations are well evidenced, and this study aimes to characterize the variability in precipitation and its impact on vegetation cover. Diversity, structure, and spatial dynamics of plants in relation to climate variability are highlighted. The floristic inventory identified 184 species belonging to 106 genera and 44 plant families. Combretaceae and Mimosaceae are most abundant. The distribution of individuals by diameter and height class structure shows the low presence of individuals. According to the results of the stakeholders’ surveys, 85% mention climate change, 25% demographic pressure, 15% ‘carbonization’, and 20% logging as main factors responsible for ecosystem degradation.
